Katsuji Tanabe
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EPISODE FOUR
TASTE OF THE WEST COAST
Back to class! Our 10 surviving finalists visit the kitchens of the Art Institute of California, where they get a lesson in collaborative cooking. The budding chefs are paired up, given $40, and sent to L.A.'s historic Farmers Market to score some fresh ingredients. And when the cooking fires up, egos flare. …
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Episode 4 Journal
What did you think of today's challenge?
Too much stress, I don't like to work on teams when in competition.
What did you prepare today?
Mango ice cream, pasilla chilli risotto, Jamaica water.
How do you think you did? Is there anything you wish you'd done better?
More organization, more cooking in the risotto, different partner or not at all.
What was the highlight of the day's events?
The fact that the team of Sara and Matt get all the money and a dinner for being the best team.
Are there any lessons you took away from today?
Yes, it is always better to work by yourself.
What was the most constructive or interesting piece of feedback you heard from the judges?
For me nothing, for the other people to be more professional.
How do you think you are doing in relation to your fellow competitors?
So far so good, I think they have to bring their standards a little bit more up.
Who do you think is faring the best and why (we recognize this changes from day-to-day)?
I don't really know, and I don't really care, but me, I have to be even better for the next challenge.
What do you think your fellow competitors think of you (we recognize this changes from day-to-day)?
That my ego is getting bigger and they better watch out.