"Top Chef"- PADMA'S PICKS

Don't forget, the N.O. cook(s) who won this series will get the last spot(s) on the upcoming season of the show.

R1: Casey Morvant (Armaud's) vs. Michael Sichel (Galatoire's, 33 Bar & Steak)

Michael S.: Deep-fried red fish w/ creole sauce, sautéed spinach & calamari
Casey: Braised crab, Gulf shrimp & black drum w/ Bouillabaisse sauce
W- Michael S.

R2: Justin Devilier (La Petite Grocery) vs. Michael Doyle (Maurepas Foods)

Michael D.: Snap beans over savoy cabbage salad w/ fennel, peppermint dressing & cucumber puree
Justin: Braised ramp, Gulf shrimp & Ricotta dumplings w/ flowering coriander
W- Justin

R3: Trey Barnard (We Got Soul) vs. Bart Bell (Crescent Pie & Sausage Co.)

Trey: Beer-braised shrimp w/ citrus fennel et al
Bart: Pan-seared shrimp et al
W- Bart

R4: Nick Lama (Gautreau's) vs. Bradley McGehee (Ye Old College Inn/Rock n' Bowl)

Brad(ley): Grilled flatbread w/ fresh strawberries et al
Nick: Red snapper w/ corn, English peas et al
W- Brad

R5: Benoit Angulo (La Cocinta Food Truck) vs. Chris Wadsworth (Restaurant IPO)

Chris: Louisiana grits & duck breast
Benoit: Venezuelan Surf & Turf
W- Benoit

FR:

Brad: Grilled redfish on half shell w/ herbed oil & strawberry salsa
Justin: Corn-basil broth w/ roasted corn & fennel salad
Michael S.: Seared scallops w/ sauce nage, spinach puree & tapenade
Benoit: Seared scallops on sofrito w/ sauté of corn, black beans & guasacaca
Tres: Pan-seared sockeye salmon w/ dried cherries, strawberries, haricot vert & Courvoisier

IN- Michael S. & Justin