Ep 2. Tantrum in Temecula

In this episode of Restaurant Express season 1, titled "Tantrum in Temecula," chef and host Robert Irvine challenges the competitors to create a dish using a variety of local honey as the main ingredient. The chefs must then serve this dish to a group of 100 local honey enthusiasts who will judge which dish best features the featured ingredient.

As the competitors start cooking, tensions begin to rise. Chef Irvine brings in a surprise guest, local honey expert Bill Carl, to give the chefs a master class in honey. Chef Irvine challenges the chefs to use all of the honey on their stations, which leads to a heated argument between two competitors who both want to use the same honey variety.

Once the dishes are completed, the judges arrive, including the mayor of Temecula and a local restauranteur. The competitors face a new challenge as they must send out their dishes in a timely manner to ensure that they are all served hot and fresh. After tasting all of the dishes, the judges reveal their scores, and one chef is declared the winner.

But the drama doesn't end there. The competitors are struggling to work together in the restaurant kitchen, leading to more heated arguments and frustration. Chef Irvine steps in to mediate and remind the competitors that they are all on the same team. He challenges them to come together and work like a well-oiled machine.

In the final challenge, Chef Irvine challenges the teams to create a unique dish using a variety of local ingredients, including avocados, lemons, and figs. The competitors must use all of these ingredients to create a dish that will impress the judges.

The teams work hard and create delicious dishes, but there are still some tensions between the chefs. As the final scores are tallied, Chef Irvine makes a shocking announcement that will change the competition forever.

Overall, "Tantrum in Temecula" is an exciting and dramatic episode of Restaurant Express season 1. From the heated arguments over honey to the final challenge, the chefs are pushed to their limits as they strive to create delicious dishes and work together as a team.