“Okay Titans – you guys ready for another culinary clash?” the Food Network host opens the spot. He then gives the three chefs some hints about who the next culinary competitor they will cook against is.
“Over the course of his career, he’s opened over 25 restaurants. He’s worked under Charlie Palmer, my good friend Michael Symon, before going into business for himself.
The brief introduction was enough to get the titans guessing. “I know who it is,” Voltaggio whispers. From a James Beard Award winner to an executive chef at Adorn in Chicago, Flay listed off more illustrious titles to the yet-to-be-revealed chef’s resume. “You guys know who it is?” he asks, to which Voltaggio reiterates, “Yes, chef.”
Suspense builds as Derry and Williamson look to the lounge door to see who’s about to walk in.
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“It takes tenacity to beat these titans and I’m not going to bring in somebody that the titans can just lop the kitchen with. Not happening,” Flay says in an interview as the camera pans back over to the door.
Granted entry, the featured restauranter walks up to the space’s bar and is finally revealed.
“Tonight you’ll be cooking against chef Jonathon Sawyer,” Flay says.
Sawyer enters with confidence, waving his hands at the crowd. “Come on, come on!” he adds, garnering more cheers.
Flay then introduces the three chefs to Sawyer. “I believe you know the titans,” he says.
Sawyer responds: “Oh titans, for real. That word doesn’t even begin to describe their talent.”
Sawyer isn’t worried. “I know I got what it takes. I’m ready. It’s cutting boards and knives and the rest, just leave it out there,” he says. Williamson responds: “Drop the mic.”
source: people.com
