1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.BZ 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.BZ 3 00:00:42,694 --> 00:00:43,956 Welcome. 4 00:00:44,087 --> 00:00:46,829 At my kitchen, every flavor has a story. 5 00:00:47,177 --> 00:00:49,136 Here, fire meets finesse, 6 00:00:49,266 --> 00:00:50,789 where the simplest ingredients 7 00:00:50,920 --> 00:00:53,662 rise to something unforgettable. 8 00:00:56,404 --> 00:00:57,970 Today, we're taking... 9 00:00:58,101 --> 00:01:01,061 Rico, please tell me you have some good news. 10 00:01:01,191 --> 00:01:02,584 I'm afraid not, Miss Dennis. 11 00:01:02,714 --> 00:01:04,673 We're going to need a bit more time. 12 00:01:05,108 --> 00:01:06,805 Rico, I hired you 13 00:01:06,936 --> 00:01:09,460 because you said you could get it done in four weeks. 14 00:01:09,591 --> 00:01:11,332 Friday will be six. 15 00:01:11,462 --> 00:01:14,074 Mm. We are working as fast as we can. 16 00:01:15,597 --> 00:01:17,251 That's what you said last week. 17 00:01:18,904 --> 00:01:21,777 Come on, boss lady. You know how it is. 18 00:01:21,907 --> 00:01:23,909 All right, well, remember that when it comes to pay time, 19 00:01:24,040 --> 00:01:25,650 when I have the same excuse. 20 00:01:25,781 --> 00:01:27,435 Good day, Mr. Alvarez. 21 00:01:34,268 --> 00:01:35,443 God. 22 00:01:37,880 --> 00:01:40,100 They should be using vegetable oil. 23 00:01:49,065 --> 00:01:50,414 Hey, boss. Do you have a minute? 24 00:01:50,545 --> 00:01:52,199 Yes. 25 00:01:52,329 --> 00:01:53,983 Actually, I was trying to get to the kitchen to see you, 26 00:01:54,114 --> 00:01:56,464 but it's been crazy busy. How's it going? 27 00:01:56,594 --> 00:01:58,466 Two of my line cooks still aren't getting along. 28 00:01:58,596 --> 00:01:59,728 Alpha males. 29 00:01:59,858 --> 00:02:00,946 Do you think you could talk to them? 30 00:02:01,077 --> 00:02:02,296 Yeah, sure, of course. 31 00:02:02,426 --> 00:02:04,907 We need to go over the fall menu. 32 00:02:06,778 --> 00:02:10,173 That's kind of what I wanted to talk to you about. 33 00:02:10,304 --> 00:02:12,306 Well, I'm glad we're on the same page. 34 00:02:12,436 --> 00:02:14,525 Growing up, my mom would make this soup joumou. 35 00:02:14,656 --> 00:02:16,397 It's a Haitian pumpkin soup that-- 36 00:02:17,746 --> 00:02:19,139 I'm sorry. Have a seat, have a seat. 37 00:02:19,704 --> 00:02:21,358 Ava speaking. 38 00:02:21,489 --> 00:02:23,534 Yeah, I'm in a meeting right now. 39 00:02:24,100 --> 00:02:26,320 Okay, I will call you back as soon as I'm done. 40 00:02:27,712 --> 00:02:29,714 I'm sorry. Where were we? 41 00:02:29,845 --> 00:02:31,716 This menu, it's great. 42 00:02:31,847 --> 00:02:36,721 It's just I was hoping to take more of an active role. 43 00:02:36,852 --> 00:02:38,854 Since you're in here and I'm on the ground, 44 00:02:38,984 --> 00:02:42,771 you know, closer to all of the new trends and techniques. 45 00:02:42,901 --> 00:02:46,296 Here's the menu I'd like to do. 46 00:02:48,733 --> 00:02:49,691 Huh. 47 00:02:51,040 --> 00:02:52,346 It's very French-leaning. 48 00:02:52,476 --> 00:02:55,131 Well, I did graduate from Ferrandi Paris. 49 00:02:56,176 --> 00:02:57,655 Of course, you did too. 50 00:02:57,786 --> 00:02:59,918 It's just I want the chance 51 00:03:00,049 --> 00:03:01,355 to showcase all that I've learned. 52 00:03:01,485 --> 00:03:02,573 And you can't do that 53 00:03:02,704 --> 00:03:04,227 without creating dishes of your own. 54 00:03:04,358 --> 00:03:06,360 I actually took this job 55 00:03:06,490 --> 00:03:09,580 because it gave me the opportunity to curate menus 56 00:03:09,711 --> 00:03:11,887 for all our properties. 57 00:03:12,235 --> 00:03:14,411 It's one of my favorite parts of the gig. 58 00:03:15,238 --> 00:03:17,980 It's also one of my favorite parts of being a chef. 59 00:03:19,547 --> 00:03:21,462 I would hate to deprive you of that. 60 00:03:21,592 --> 00:03:23,464 It is your kitchen after all. 61 00:03:23,594 --> 00:03:25,335 As soon as you get back from Portugal, 62 00:03:25,466 --> 00:03:27,555 I'll have the tasting ready for you. 63 00:03:27,685 --> 00:03:30,210 Oh, and Mindy, since it is your kitchen, 64 00:03:30,340 --> 00:03:34,214 I look forward to you settling your line cook issues. 65 00:03:37,956 --> 00:03:40,132 Ava speaking. Yes. 66 00:03:45,442 --> 00:03:47,488 -Deena. -Hey. 67 00:03:48,140 --> 00:03:49,794 I thought meeting you at your job 68 00:03:49,925 --> 00:03:51,231 would be a whole lot easier for you. 69 00:03:51,361 --> 00:03:53,624 Oh, I had back-to-backs today. 70 00:03:53,755 --> 00:03:55,191 What can I get for you, Miss Dennis? 71 00:03:55,322 --> 00:03:57,933 Oh, hi, Dale, I will have the Phony Negroni, please. 72 00:03:58,063 --> 00:04:00,631 -Got ya. -Phony? Boo! 73 00:04:00,762 --> 00:04:01,850 I know, girl. 74 00:04:01,980 --> 00:04:03,721 I have so much paperwork to plow through 75 00:04:03,852 --> 00:04:05,419 before I leave for Portugal tomorrow. 76 00:04:05,549 --> 00:04:07,899 Well, I guess that's why you make the big bucks, right? 77 00:04:08,030 --> 00:04:10,815 Well, I would take a lot less money for more time 78 00:04:10,946 --> 00:04:12,339 in the kitchen, doing what I love. 79 00:04:12,469 --> 00:04:15,124 Well, when you open your own spot, 80 00:04:15,255 --> 00:04:16,691 you'll get your wish. 81 00:04:16,821 --> 00:04:19,259 More time in the kitchen like you love 82 00:04:19,389 --> 00:04:21,826 and a whole lot less money. 83 00:04:21,957 --> 00:04:24,133 That does not sound good. 84 00:04:24,264 --> 00:04:26,091 Oh. 85 00:04:26,440 --> 00:04:27,441 There's a guy checking you out. 86 00:04:27,571 --> 00:04:28,833 Checking you out. Don't look, don't look! 87 00:04:28,964 --> 00:04:30,748 Does he have all his teeth? 88 00:04:30,879 --> 00:04:32,228 Mm-hm. 89 00:04:32,359 --> 00:04:34,448 Is he bald? Come on. 90 00:04:34,578 --> 00:04:37,625 I mean, I can rock some bald, but not cul-de-sac bald. 91 00:04:37,755 --> 00:04:40,236 Deena, just turn around and smile. 92 00:04:40,671 --> 00:04:42,717 No, not like you want to eat him for breakfast. 93 00:04:42,847 --> 00:04:45,676 More like you want to be invited to stay for breakfast. 94 00:04:45,807 --> 00:04:47,287 Right, right. 95 00:04:48,418 --> 00:04:49,637 Uh-huh. 96 00:04:53,423 --> 00:04:55,382 - He's cute. - He is cute! 97 00:04:55,512 --> 00:04:57,166 What are you writing over there? 98 00:04:57,297 --> 00:05:00,474 Oh, my goodness. This is Dana's list for prom. 99 00:05:01,779 --> 00:05:03,825 This is a bigger production than my wedding. 100 00:05:03,955 --> 00:05:06,480 I should have known when the haiku promposal 101 00:05:06,610 --> 00:05:09,004 -with the rose petals arrived. -Right? 102 00:05:09,134 --> 00:05:10,832 Fancy. 103 00:05:10,962 --> 00:05:14,618 I mean, speaking of young love, you hear anything from Luke? 104 00:05:14,749 --> 00:05:17,186 I did get a congratulatory text from him 105 00:05:17,317 --> 00:05:19,188 about the Gastro Gala a few weeks back. 106 00:05:19,319 --> 00:05:21,843 - Mm, a congratulatory text. - Yeah. 107 00:05:21,973 --> 00:05:23,845 Well, Paris is very close to Portugal. 108 00:05:23,975 --> 00:05:26,282 Any chance he might pop over? 109 00:05:26,413 --> 00:05:29,590 He didn't mention if he's coming, so probably not. 110 00:05:30,068 --> 00:05:33,681 Well, now that he's graduated from Le Cordon Bleu, 111 00:05:33,811 --> 00:05:36,292 any chance that he'll be moving back to Beaufort? 112 00:05:36,423 --> 00:05:38,729 Deena, I really can't be concerned about my ex's future. 113 00:05:38,860 --> 00:05:40,949 I don't even know what I'm doing with mine. 114 00:05:41,079 --> 00:05:43,430 Oh, you know what? 115 00:05:43,560 --> 00:05:45,519 I ran into Lulu at the market. 116 00:05:45,649 --> 00:05:47,216 She said that she's getting 117 00:05:47,347 --> 00:05:49,914 very strong interest from another buyer. 118 00:05:50,045 --> 00:05:51,916 Girl, when are you going to make an official bid? 119 00:05:52,047 --> 00:05:53,222 I want to. 120 00:05:53,353 --> 00:05:55,137 My agent is checking into it, 121 00:05:55,267 --> 00:05:59,054 but apparently there's a clause in my contract that, if I quit, 122 00:05:59,184 --> 00:06:01,926 I can't open a restaurant for five years 123 00:06:02,057 --> 00:06:03,711 anywhere near the hotel jobs. 124 00:06:03,841 --> 00:06:05,147 What? 125 00:06:05,582 --> 00:06:07,671 -Not even New York? -Nope. 126 00:06:07,802 --> 00:06:09,456 Not that I would want you to move to New York, 127 00:06:09,586 --> 00:06:11,762 but I would certainly understand it. 128 00:06:12,023 --> 00:06:13,242 Well, at least the Gastro Gala 129 00:06:13,373 --> 00:06:15,331 is going to put you right back in the kitchen. 130 00:06:15,984 --> 00:06:18,943 Yes, with a captive audience of potential investors, 131 00:06:19,074 --> 00:06:21,424 especially a French restaurateur. 132 00:06:21,555 --> 00:06:22,730 Right. 133 00:06:22,860 --> 00:06:24,645 So the gentleman over there would like 134 00:06:24,775 --> 00:06:26,298 to have a drink with you two on him. 135 00:06:26,429 --> 00:06:28,910 Oh, well, he can have drinks with Deena. 136 00:06:29,040 --> 00:06:30,868 And all drinks are on the house. 137 00:06:30,999 --> 00:06:32,696 That's one of the perks of being in the C-suite. 138 00:06:32,827 --> 00:06:34,263 Oh, nice. 139 00:06:34,611 --> 00:06:35,917 You're not going to leave me, are you? 140 00:06:36,047 --> 00:06:38,572 Yes, in good hands. You got this. 141 00:06:48,538 --> 00:06:50,018 Care for some bubbly, Miss Dennis? 142 00:06:50,932 --> 00:06:52,629 Oh, since I'm agonizing 143 00:06:52,760 --> 00:06:55,458 over champagne problems, why not? 144 00:06:55,589 --> 00:06:57,852 -It's Prosecco. -Ah. 145 00:06:59,419 --> 00:07:00,942 Not worth the calories, huh? 146 00:07:01,072 --> 00:07:02,247 No. 147 00:07:02,378 --> 00:07:03,597 I'll be back to check up on you later. 148 00:07:04,946 --> 00:07:06,426 And I'll be here. 149 00:07:13,215 --> 00:07:14,521 You want my arm to fall off? 150 00:07:17,915 --> 00:07:19,351 I am not above sharing 151 00:07:19,482 --> 00:07:21,702 some cookies with a beautiful woman. 152 00:07:21,832 --> 00:07:23,486 Oh, is that your thing? 153 00:07:23,617 --> 00:07:26,707 You give out a compliment and women just melt? 154 00:07:27,011 --> 00:07:28,535 I'm not sure if it's a thing, 155 00:07:28,665 --> 00:07:30,014 but, um, unless it's working. 156 00:07:32,974 --> 00:07:34,410 You wouldn't be sitting here if it wasn't. 157 00:07:35,629 --> 00:07:37,326 Care for some sparkling wine? 158 00:07:37,457 --> 00:07:39,284 -Ooh! -Ah, that we'll take. 159 00:07:39,415 --> 00:07:41,591 - Thank you. - Thank you. 160 00:07:42,157 --> 00:07:44,899 I hate to ask, but I was hoping I could get a picture. 161 00:07:45,029 --> 00:07:46,944 I'm a huge fan. 162 00:07:47,075 --> 00:07:48,119 Sure, give me your phone. 163 00:07:48,250 --> 00:07:50,165 Um, I was actually hoping 164 00:07:50,295 --> 00:07:52,559 I would get a picture with Miss Dennis. 165 00:07:52,689 --> 00:07:54,735 Oh. 166 00:07:54,865 --> 00:07:58,347 I wouldn't know a football from a foosball, but food, 167 00:07:58,478 --> 00:07:59,957 oh, that's a different story. 168 00:08:00,088 --> 00:08:02,307 Sorry. Of course. 169 00:08:02,438 --> 00:08:05,354 Although, uh, I do remember my dad going crazy 170 00:08:05,485 --> 00:08:08,705 over your game-winning touchdown catch in the championship game. 171 00:08:08,836 --> 00:08:10,185 All right. 172 00:08:10,315 --> 00:08:11,578 Okay, good man. 173 00:08:11,708 --> 00:08:13,667 Um, are you flying in for the Gastro Gala? 174 00:08:13,797 --> 00:08:15,538 Yes, we are actually going. 175 00:08:15,669 --> 00:08:18,454 Ah, it's been on my bucket list forever, 176 00:08:18,585 --> 00:08:20,587 but the tickets are a bit hard to get. 177 00:08:21,936 --> 00:08:23,372 You know what? I have an idea. 178 00:08:24,895 --> 00:08:27,289 Why don't you give me your information? 179 00:08:27,419 --> 00:08:30,597 I will talk to the organizers and tell them that you will be 180 00:08:30,727 --> 00:08:33,469 my overnight VIP guest for the finale dinner. 181 00:08:34,035 --> 00:08:36,472 -Are you for real right now? -Yes. 182 00:08:37,081 --> 00:08:39,083 A meal prepared by the Ava Dennis, 183 00:08:39,214 --> 00:08:41,259 and I get to stay in the castle. 184 00:08:41,390 --> 00:08:43,087 Well, too bad I gave a penny for lend 185 00:08:43,218 --> 00:08:45,220 because I'd so text-brag to my ex right now. 186 00:08:46,830 --> 00:08:47,918 Thank you. 187 00:08:48,049 --> 00:08:49,746 Sure, of course. 188 00:08:50,442 --> 00:08:52,706 Look at you, out here, making dreams come true. 189 00:08:52,836 --> 00:08:53,881 Hmm. 190 00:08:54,011 --> 00:08:55,839 You know, Aunt Judy and Miss Mimi 191 00:08:55,970 --> 00:08:58,581 are on their cruise and Deena is all wrapped up 192 00:08:58,712 --> 00:09:00,365 in the prom for her daughters. 193 00:09:00,496 --> 00:09:02,019 And why let these tickets go to waste? 194 00:09:02,150 --> 00:09:04,500 And, plus, he seemed really excited. 195 00:09:04,631 --> 00:09:06,763 Oh, and I was ready to eat for three. 196 00:09:07,982 --> 00:09:09,331 Nah, this is a better solution. 197 00:09:10,724 --> 00:09:12,421 Thank you. 198 00:09:12,726 --> 00:09:14,205 -For what? -For all of this. 199 00:09:14,336 --> 00:09:16,077 The private plane, 200 00:09:16,207 --> 00:09:18,514 you missing your son's game to come with me to Portugal. 201 00:09:19,471 --> 00:09:21,648 -Thank you. -You're worth it. 202 00:09:22,474 --> 00:09:24,172 -Cheers. -Cheers. 203 00:09:37,838 --> 00:09:39,840 After you scout the castle 204 00:09:39,970 --> 00:09:41,842 to see where you're going to do your podcast, 205 00:09:41,972 --> 00:09:43,147 want to go sightseeing? 206 00:09:43,278 --> 00:09:44,496 Mm, I don't think so. 207 00:09:44,627 --> 00:09:46,673 -Then you're not a foodie. -I like food. 208 00:09:46,803 --> 00:09:50,241 Meat and potatoes is the flag football of cuisine. 209 00:09:50,372 --> 00:09:52,679 -And you don't like shopping. -Mm-mm. 210 00:09:52,809 --> 00:09:54,942 Golf. 211 00:09:55,072 --> 00:09:56,944 You're adorably predictable, Mr. Wilkins. 212 00:09:57,074 --> 00:09:59,294 And you're simply adorable, Miss Dennis. 213 00:10:07,128 --> 00:10:08,999 So, break it down for me again. 214 00:10:09,130 --> 00:10:11,349 The International Gastro Gala. 215 00:10:11,480 --> 00:10:14,918 They raise scholarships for culinary students. 216 00:10:15,049 --> 00:10:18,835 And every night, one of Portugal's finest chefs, 217 00:10:18,966 --> 00:10:21,446 they do their best to impress. 218 00:10:21,577 --> 00:10:26,190 But during the day, there's, um, cooking classes 219 00:10:26,321 --> 00:10:27,931 and product launches, 220 00:10:28,062 --> 00:10:31,065 and, uh, I will be trying to find my sous chef for the event. 221 00:10:31,195 --> 00:10:32,240 Ooh, and you'll hit the stage 222 00:10:32,370 --> 00:10:33,807 and blow everyone out of the water. 223 00:10:33,937 --> 00:10:35,809 That is only determined by 224 00:10:35,939 --> 00:10:38,202 if the lights on the table turn green instead of red. 225 00:10:38,333 --> 00:10:40,161 Nah, you got this. 226 00:10:40,291 --> 00:10:42,380 Mm, and then there'll be dancing and drinks 227 00:10:42,511 --> 00:10:43,904 and, uh, pub crawling. 228 00:10:44,034 --> 00:10:45,209 Ooh. I'm definitely in for that. 229 00:10:45,340 --> 00:10:47,255 Thank you, baby. 230 00:10:48,256 --> 00:10:51,389 Mm, if you keep that up, I'll definitely give it to you later. 231 00:11:01,486 --> 00:11:02,574 Not that way. 232 00:11:04,620 --> 00:11:06,056 Karen, I don't know 233 00:11:06,187 --> 00:11:08,493 if there's anyone that loves golf more than Ellis. 234 00:11:08,624 --> 00:11:09,669 Guilty. 235 00:11:09,799 --> 00:11:12,410 Oh, I think my Garth has him beat. 236 00:11:12,541 --> 00:11:14,761 I've got an 8 AM tee time if you're interested. 237 00:11:14,891 --> 00:11:16,197 Absolutely. 238 00:11:16,327 --> 00:11:17,938 Yeah. 239 00:11:18,068 --> 00:11:20,201 You yanks. You always rename things. 240 00:11:20,549 --> 00:11:22,246 Is it still called golf in the States? 241 00:11:22,377 --> 00:11:24,205 Not something like stickball? 242 00:11:25,597 --> 00:11:27,991 My man Garth's got jokes. 243 00:11:28,296 --> 00:11:30,733 Let's see who's laughing tomorrow after the 18th hole. 244 00:11:30,864 --> 00:11:32,604 Touché. 245 00:11:33,301 --> 00:11:34,737 Baby, you want me to get you something to drink? 246 00:11:34,868 --> 00:11:35,999 Yes, and thank you. 247 00:11:36,130 --> 00:11:37,218 All right. Be right back. 248 00:11:38,132 --> 00:11:39,524 I'll go with you. 249 00:11:39,655 --> 00:11:41,570 Back in a few, dear. 250 00:11:43,050 --> 00:11:44,442 I was so thrilled 251 00:11:44,573 --> 00:11:46,314 when you agreed to be our headlining chef. 252 00:11:46,444 --> 00:11:47,968 Honored I was asked. 253 00:11:48,098 --> 00:11:50,448 We both know it should have happened years ago. 254 00:11:50,579 --> 00:11:52,407 But the patriarchy lives. 255 00:11:53,451 --> 00:11:54,670 Not sure Julia Child 256 00:11:54,801 --> 00:11:57,064 would pass the sniff test with these guys. 257 00:11:57,194 --> 00:11:59,893 Julia didn't earn a Michelin star. 258 00:12:00,023 --> 00:12:01,242 Mm. 259 00:12:01,372 --> 00:12:03,505 But Gala Board also likes picking chefs 260 00:12:03,635 --> 00:12:05,376 with the most social media followers. 261 00:12:05,507 --> 00:12:07,944 TV personalities with vanity restaurants. 262 00:12:08,075 --> 00:12:09,424 That's not you. 263 00:12:10,904 --> 00:12:12,949 Oh, that's a compliment. 264 00:12:13,080 --> 00:12:16,605 I love that you don't follow the whole celebrity chef trend. 265 00:12:17,171 --> 00:12:20,914 You've always made the food the star, not yourself. 266 00:12:22,393 --> 00:12:24,787 I am still waiting on your shopping list, 267 00:12:24,918 --> 00:12:26,354 but I did order the scallops. 268 00:12:26,484 --> 00:12:28,704 We need the freshest available. 269 00:12:30,706 --> 00:12:32,795 I, I, I know that look. 270 00:12:33,448 --> 00:12:36,494 The "I came here to make a name for myself 271 00:12:36,625 --> 00:12:40,020 instead of riding on the name that brought me here" look. 272 00:12:40,150 --> 00:12:41,586 You're right. I want to honor my mom-- 273 00:12:41,717 --> 00:12:43,893 Your nomination was a close vote. 274 00:12:48,245 --> 00:12:49,681 Everyone knows you were let go 275 00:12:49,812 --> 00:12:51,814 from your last chef position, Elita Grouch. 276 00:12:51,945 --> 00:12:54,469 I went home because my aunt had a bad fall. 277 00:12:54,599 --> 00:12:56,601 And the rumors about your hands. 278 00:12:58,429 --> 00:13:01,781 Red light therapy did wonders for my rheumatoid arthritis. 279 00:13:01,911 --> 00:13:03,130 I'm glad to hear it. 280 00:13:03,260 --> 00:13:04,696 But with you not running a kitchen 281 00:13:04,827 --> 00:13:07,308 for the past two years, there were concerns. 282 00:13:07,438 --> 00:13:08,962 I convinced the board that, 283 00:13:09,092 --> 00:13:10,964 backed by a team of emerging chefs, 284 00:13:11,094 --> 00:13:12,835 serving the dishes that made you famous, 285 00:13:12,966 --> 00:13:14,445 it was worth the gamble. 286 00:13:14,576 --> 00:13:17,231 From chef of the year to a risky bet? 287 00:13:17,361 --> 00:13:18,406 I brought that up. 288 00:13:18,536 --> 00:13:20,103 I was reminded it was 10 years ago. 289 00:13:20,234 --> 00:13:22,192 I can still cook with the best of them. 290 00:13:22,323 --> 00:13:24,673 - I know you can. - Do you? 291 00:13:25,413 --> 00:13:27,981 Look, we both have a lot riding on this. 292 00:13:30,157 --> 00:13:33,160 But you have earned the right to pick your own menu. 293 00:13:33,551 --> 00:13:35,858 I will put a hold on the order. 294 00:13:36,119 --> 00:13:37,164 But I'm going to need 295 00:13:37,294 --> 00:13:39,166 that shopping list as soon as possible. 296 00:13:39,296 --> 00:13:40,515 Si? 297 00:13:42,169 --> 00:13:43,823 Si. 298 00:13:45,955 --> 00:13:48,305 You and Ellis seem well suited. 299 00:13:48,436 --> 00:13:50,960 You sound like my Aunt Judy. 300 00:13:51,091 --> 00:13:54,094 I think her words were "equally yoked." 301 00:13:54,224 --> 00:13:55,660 Are we wrong? 302 00:13:55,791 --> 00:13:59,012 No. I mean, he's handsome and kind. 303 00:13:59,142 --> 00:14:01,928 And he co-parents beautifully with his ex. 304 00:14:02,058 --> 00:14:03,625 And where did you meet? 305 00:14:04,060 --> 00:14:05,279 We met in New York. 306 00:14:05,409 --> 00:14:07,281 I was checking on some property. 307 00:14:07,411 --> 00:14:09,239 He came in for dinner. 308 00:14:09,370 --> 00:14:11,502 We've been dating long distance ever since. 309 00:14:11,633 --> 00:14:13,113 Oh, girl, stop it right now. 310 00:14:13,243 --> 00:14:14,375 I've seen how your man looks at you. 311 00:14:14,505 --> 00:14:15,680 Oh, no. 312 00:14:15,811 --> 00:14:18,553 Oh, no. Are you having a private summer? 313 00:14:19,859 --> 00:14:22,905 Girl, I've been there and done that. 314 00:14:23,036 --> 00:14:24,559 How did you get through it? 315 00:14:24,689 --> 00:14:26,343 Supplements, prayer, 316 00:14:26,474 --> 00:14:29,781 and a fan. 317 00:14:33,611 --> 00:14:35,396 Drink some water. 318 00:14:37,050 --> 00:14:40,444 Ugh, this loo is to die for, right? 319 00:14:40,575 --> 00:14:44,100 Two levels! My followers are gonna flip. 320 00:14:44,448 --> 00:14:47,277 Oh, are you a influencer? 321 00:14:47,408 --> 00:14:49,410 Slash friend of house manager of House of London. 322 00:14:49,540 --> 00:14:52,065 I love that place. I've been many times! 323 00:14:52,195 --> 00:14:53,240 I'm Lily. 324 00:14:54,458 --> 00:14:55,285 Ava. 325 00:14:55,416 --> 00:14:56,721 Oh, I know who you are. 326 00:14:56,852 --> 00:14:58,245 I am so gassed to meet you. 327 00:14:58,375 --> 00:15:00,682 You're a ledg in my eyes. 328 00:15:01,117 --> 00:15:02,945 Is Hal still a little handsy? 329 00:15:03,076 --> 00:15:05,774 No, not since he married our pastry chef. 330 00:15:06,427 --> 00:15:09,560 -We should send him a pic. -Oh. Okay. 331 00:15:13,913 --> 00:15:15,436 Oh, love it. 332 00:15:16,219 --> 00:15:18,004 Oh, your skin! 333 00:15:18,134 --> 00:15:19,701 I so want to be you when I grow up. 334 00:15:20,876 --> 00:15:21,659 You headed to drinks? 335 00:15:21,790 --> 00:15:23,313 - Yes. - Me too. 336 00:15:23,444 --> 00:15:25,315 Although, we just arrived here, so we missed dinner. 337 00:15:25,446 --> 00:15:28,231 Did you try the Francesinha? Was it scrummy? 338 00:15:29,145 --> 00:15:31,974 Okay, when you said "ledg" earlier, it sounded positive, 339 00:15:32,105 --> 00:15:34,368 but "scrummy"? 340 00:15:34,498 --> 00:15:37,110 Breaking the glass ceiling for a female chef of color. 341 00:15:37,240 --> 00:15:40,940 Legendary. As for the food, scrumptious. 342 00:15:41,070 --> 00:15:42,202 Gotta love a Brit. 343 00:15:43,899 --> 00:15:45,422 Oh, I have to send this picture to Hal. 344 00:15:45,553 --> 00:15:47,642 We look so cute.- 345 00:15:48,512 --> 00:15:51,254 Honestly, Hal is going to flip when he sees these pics. 346 00:15:51,951 --> 00:15:53,953 They're so good. 347 00:15:55,650 --> 00:15:56,738 Ah! 348 00:16:01,699 --> 00:16:04,267 Oh. And neither have you. 349 00:16:07,357 --> 00:16:08,489 Ah, Lily. 350 00:16:08,619 --> 00:16:10,795 This is Rene, the restaurateur 351 00:16:10,926 --> 00:16:13,276 behind quite a few notable spots around the world, 352 00:16:13,407 --> 00:16:16,105 including Le Maire Dorée in Paris. 353 00:16:16,236 --> 00:16:17,672 Oh, I've been dying to go. 354 00:16:24,200 --> 00:16:25,375 Thank you. 355 00:16:25,506 --> 00:16:27,856 My boyfriend will be very excited. 356 00:16:27,987 --> 00:16:29,597 -Ava, I'll see you inside. -Okay. 357 00:16:32,382 --> 00:16:34,080 I was hoping I would see you tonight. 358 00:16:49,747 --> 00:16:52,446 Three out of four. 359 00:16:54,970 --> 00:16:58,104 Rene, you have told me for years 360 00:16:58,234 --> 00:17:00,323 that I should go out on my own. 361 00:17:05,589 --> 00:17:07,200 Oh. 362 00:17:07,983 --> 00:17:09,376 So you're one of the committee members 363 00:17:09,506 --> 00:17:12,553 who showed concern for my skills. 364 00:17:30,788 --> 00:17:32,225 Ah. 365 00:17:32,355 --> 00:17:34,401 So I'm good enough to train a chef, 366 00:17:34,531 --> 00:17:36,707 but not good enough to be a chef again? 367 00:17:36,838 --> 00:17:37,839 Got it. 368 00:18:01,210 --> 00:18:02,864 You looked right at me. 369 00:18:03,212 --> 00:18:05,649 But when you caught that pass, man, the whole... 370 00:18:05,780 --> 00:18:07,956 -Babe. -Ah. 371 00:18:08,609 --> 00:18:10,437 Come here. Meet-- What's your name again? 372 00:18:12,613 --> 00:18:14,180 - Luke. - Luke. 373 00:18:16,660 --> 00:18:17,966 The gang's all here. 374 00:18:18,097 --> 00:18:19,794 Let's get a selfie. 375 00:18:22,797 --> 00:18:25,321 Ava, there's a couple of sponsors I'd like you to meet. 376 00:18:25,452 --> 00:18:27,106 -Do you mind? -Sure. 377 00:18:42,208 --> 00:18:43,644 Wow. 378 00:18:45,341 --> 00:18:46,821 You look beautiful. 379 00:18:47,474 --> 00:18:48,823 Don't do that. 380 00:18:49,171 --> 00:18:50,694 Do what, Ava? 381 00:18:50,825 --> 00:18:53,262 Act like everything is cool when you know it isn't. 382 00:18:54,394 --> 00:18:56,396 We agreed to limited contact. 383 00:18:56,526 --> 00:18:58,006 It would have been nice if you told me 384 00:18:58,137 --> 00:18:59,616 that you were gonna be here. 385 00:18:59,877 --> 00:19:02,489 We didn't agree to anything. You broke things off, 386 00:19:02,619 --> 00:19:04,665 and then you decided that we shouldn't speak. 387 00:19:08,669 --> 00:19:10,584 The chef that was originally invited found out they got 388 00:19:10,714 --> 00:19:12,194 a job that started right away. 389 00:19:12,325 --> 00:19:14,501 I found out that I was coming yesterday. 390 00:19:16,198 --> 00:19:17,808 Been scrambling ever since. 391 00:19:20,594 --> 00:19:21,682 Is your hair longer? 392 00:19:24,772 --> 00:19:26,252 It looks nice. 393 00:19:26,600 --> 00:19:28,036 Thank you, so does yours. 394 00:19:30,517 --> 00:19:31,692 Thank you. 395 00:19:33,824 --> 00:19:37,176 So, you're here with Ellis Wilkinson. 396 00:19:38,351 --> 00:19:39,656 I am. 397 00:19:40,527 --> 00:19:42,485 Is he the jealous type? 398 00:19:42,616 --> 00:19:44,444 Gonna try to kick my ass if he sees us talking? 399 00:19:45,358 --> 00:19:48,056 He's a grown man. He'll be fine. 400 00:19:50,232 --> 00:19:52,060 Lily seems lovely. 401 00:19:53,017 --> 00:19:55,019 Yeah, that she is. 402 00:19:55,455 --> 00:19:57,326 I am so gassed right now. 403 00:19:57,457 --> 00:19:59,850 The sommelier at Uno De Tree just invited us 404 00:19:59,981 --> 00:20:02,375 to an exclusive wine pairing event. 405 00:20:02,505 --> 00:20:04,028 Uh, did they invite us or just you, babe? 406 00:20:12,820 --> 00:20:15,649 My weekend visits to see Luke have definitely helped. 407 00:20:17,738 --> 00:20:20,436 Sorry. Only child syndrome. 408 00:20:20,567 --> 00:20:22,482 I think everything's about me. 409 00:20:22,612 --> 00:20:24,353 Uh, yeah, I learned enough to get by. 410 00:20:24,658 --> 00:20:26,181 He's learnt plenty. 411 00:20:26,312 --> 00:20:28,488 Luke's not the same lad you shipped off 18 months ago, 412 00:20:28,618 --> 00:20:29,967 I can promise you that. 413 00:20:32,100 --> 00:20:35,495 Ah, I'm sure Ellis is looking for me. 414 00:20:35,625 --> 00:20:37,584 You know, these kind of events are awkward 415 00:20:37,714 --> 00:20:39,107 when you don't know anyone. 416 00:20:44,591 --> 00:20:47,246 Maybe they're just awkward for me. 417 00:20:49,770 --> 00:20:51,250 Catch you guys later. 418 00:20:54,035 --> 00:20:55,776 -Let's grab a drink. -Let's go. 419 00:21:08,397 --> 00:21:10,660 She's even prettier in person. 420 00:21:10,921 --> 00:21:12,619 A lot taller than I thought he was. 421 00:21:12,749 --> 00:21:15,143 I so want to know what her skincare routine is. 422 00:21:15,491 --> 00:21:17,711 Should I work out my arms more? 423 00:21:18,277 --> 00:21:19,539 Like I said in the loo, 424 00:21:19,669 --> 00:21:20,844 I so want to be her when I grow up. 425 00:21:22,585 --> 00:21:24,152 You didn't really say that to her, did you? 426 00:21:24,283 --> 00:21:27,068 At least I didn't call her my childhood hero over and over. 427 00:21:28,243 --> 00:21:30,071 -I did do that, didn't I? -Mm-hmm. 428 00:21:30,201 --> 00:21:31,681 And I've got the video to prove it. 429 00:21:31,812 --> 00:21:34,467 - Mm. What'd she do? - Yeah, sorry. 430 00:21:34,945 --> 00:21:36,469 You told me he was young. 431 00:21:36,599 --> 00:21:38,209 You didn't tell me the boy was still teething. 432 00:21:38,340 --> 00:21:39,820 Oh, you better stop it. 433 00:21:39,950 --> 00:21:41,561 I've seen those embryos you dated 434 00:21:41,691 --> 00:21:43,345 after your, uh, your divorce. 435 00:21:43,476 --> 00:21:44,868 Embryos? 436 00:21:44,999 --> 00:21:46,348 All right, well, I learned my lessons, all right? 437 00:21:46,479 --> 00:21:48,611 Never again. Young women are exhausting. 438 00:21:50,874 --> 00:21:53,181 What? They're exhausting! 439 00:21:53,312 --> 00:21:55,270 Trying to figure out what they're saying half the time? 440 00:21:55,401 --> 00:21:57,011 It's impossible. "B-R-B"! 441 00:21:57,141 --> 00:21:59,405 I know that one. That's be right back. 442 00:21:59,535 --> 00:22:01,145 Okay, what about, "Hey, Zaddy"? 443 00:22:01,276 --> 00:22:03,278 I think that's a male milf. 444 00:22:04,671 --> 00:22:06,760 Uh, R-H-O-B-H. 445 00:22:06,890 --> 00:22:09,066 See? You know how it is. 446 00:22:09,197 --> 00:22:11,547 I should ask her to fill up some contact with me. 447 00:22:11,678 --> 00:22:12,766 Please don't. 448 00:22:12,896 --> 00:22:15,246 She only has, like, 2K followers. 449 00:22:15,377 --> 00:22:17,031 It's embarrassing. 450 00:22:17,161 --> 00:22:18,554 Wait, you're embarrassed by a woman 451 00:22:18,685 --> 00:22:20,077 that has three Michelin stars, 452 00:22:20,208 --> 00:22:21,818 cooked for a dozen prime ministers, 453 00:22:21,949 --> 00:22:24,386 two U.S. presidents, and Idris Elba? 454 00:22:24,517 --> 00:22:25,692 Idris? 455 00:22:26,127 --> 00:22:27,215 Yes! 456 00:22:27,346 --> 00:22:28,782 She cooked for Idris? 457 00:22:28,912 --> 00:22:30,914 Tell me everything, now. 458 00:22:31,045 --> 00:22:33,395 He looks more like a gym rat than a chef. 459 00:22:33,526 --> 00:22:34,744 You sure he can cook? 460 00:22:34,875 --> 00:22:36,833 Question is, does that girl eat? 461 00:22:36,964 --> 00:22:38,269 I've never been that thin. 462 00:22:38,400 --> 00:22:40,576 Maybe when I had a strep throat when I was 13. 463 00:22:40,707 --> 00:22:42,143 Well, lucky for me, 464 00:22:42,273 --> 00:22:44,058 you grew them damn curves in all the right places. 465 00:22:45,146 --> 00:22:47,888 Ow! Mr. Wilkins. 466 00:22:48,845 --> 00:22:51,021 Lil, you coming or what? 467 00:22:51,370 --> 00:22:53,589 About to fall asleep out here. 468 00:22:54,198 --> 00:22:56,287 Tell me it wasn't worth the wait. 469 00:23:02,990 --> 00:23:04,383 Uh... 470 00:23:05,209 --> 00:23:06,820 It was worth the wait. 471 00:23:09,736 --> 00:23:12,216 You ready? Yeah? -I'm ready. 472 00:23:12,565 --> 00:23:14,044 Yeah, let's go. 473 00:23:16,743 --> 00:23:18,222 Was it weird seeing him again? 474 00:23:20,050 --> 00:23:20,834 Uh... 475 00:23:20,964 --> 00:23:23,010 No, not really, but... 476 00:23:23,140 --> 00:23:24,838 Yeah, maybe a little, really. 477 00:23:24,968 --> 00:23:26,753 Is he still a little cutie pie? 478 00:23:26,883 --> 00:23:30,321 He is 33, fine as hell, and now he has 479 00:23:30,452 --> 00:23:32,367 worldly experience under his belt? 480 00:23:32,498 --> 00:23:34,151 Like, what do you think? 481 00:23:34,282 --> 00:23:36,110 Girl, you should have gave him something right on the spot. 482 00:23:36,240 --> 00:23:37,416 That's what I think. 483 00:23:37,546 --> 00:23:39,940 You're forgetting that I have Ellis, 484 00:23:40,462 --> 00:23:43,422 and he's got an adorable girl named Lily. 485 00:23:43,900 --> 00:23:45,336 Lily? 486 00:23:45,467 --> 00:23:46,860 Please tell me that she's not-- 487 00:23:46,990 --> 00:23:49,166 British-Nigerian, Deena. 488 00:23:49,297 --> 00:23:52,387 Oh. Like Sade. 489 00:23:52,518 --> 00:23:53,954 Girl, down to the red lips 490 00:23:54,084 --> 00:23:56,173 and the long, flowing hair. 491 00:23:56,304 --> 00:23:57,958 Where are you, anyway? 492 00:23:58,088 --> 00:24:00,482 I am taking a morning tour of the city. 493 00:24:00,613 --> 00:24:01,962 I just needed to clear my head. 494 00:24:02,092 --> 00:24:04,660 Damn! Luke's got you spinning like that? 495 00:24:04,791 --> 00:24:07,010 No. I'm 50-plus, 496 00:24:07,141 --> 00:24:11,188 and my hands are only working about 75% of the time. 497 00:24:11,319 --> 00:24:15,628 Deena, even in my heyday, I never cooked for 500 people. 498 00:24:15,932 --> 00:24:17,107 I mean, I don't know what I was thinking, 499 00:24:17,238 --> 00:24:20,328 that I could trot my mom's Haitian recipes 500 00:24:20,459 --> 00:24:22,417 and not go with the tried and true. 501 00:24:22,548 --> 00:24:25,376 Don't tell me that you flew all the way to Portugal 502 00:24:25,507 --> 00:24:27,901 to develop some type of imposter syndrome. 503 00:24:28,031 --> 00:24:30,077 Girl, don't lose your confidence. 504 00:24:30,207 --> 00:24:32,471 Okay. Karen, the gala Chairperson. 505 00:24:32,601 --> 00:24:34,777 Karen, I'm guessing she's-- 506 00:24:34,908 --> 00:24:39,173 Karen Carpenter variety, not 911 bird watcher. 507 00:24:39,695 --> 00:24:41,436 Oh, okay. 508 00:24:41,567 --> 00:24:44,221 Anyways, she, uh, had to strong-arm the committee 509 00:24:44,352 --> 00:24:46,180 just to get me nominated. 510 00:24:46,310 --> 00:24:47,834 And, as you can guess, I am 511 00:24:47,964 --> 00:24:50,140 the first Black woman finale chef. 512 00:24:50,271 --> 00:24:51,838 And you feel like, if you screw up, 513 00:24:51,968 --> 00:24:53,579 you may be the last. 514 00:24:53,709 --> 00:24:57,104 I mean, if I go out on my own, no investor will touch me. 515 00:24:57,234 --> 00:24:58,888 I mean, hell, even the investor that I could count on 516 00:24:59,019 --> 00:25:00,542 won't touch me now. 517 00:25:00,673 --> 00:25:02,544 I'm sure it will work out for you, Ava. 518 00:25:02,675 --> 00:25:04,590 It always does. 519 00:25:04,720 --> 00:25:05,721 I hope so. 520 00:25:05,852 --> 00:25:07,810 Oh, I'm sorry, girl. I, I gotta jump. 521 00:25:07,941 --> 00:25:09,638 Dana's back from the prom. 522 00:25:09,769 --> 00:25:11,422 If she thinks that I waited up for her, 523 00:25:11,553 --> 00:25:13,250 I'm gonna give one-word answers. 524 00:25:13,381 --> 00:25:15,949 But if she wakes me up, 525 00:25:16,515 --> 00:25:18,168 I'm gonna get dinner and a show. 526 00:25:18,299 --> 00:25:20,257 By the way, how'd drinks go? 527 00:25:20,388 --> 00:25:24,000 Oh, well, he was definitely a businessman. 528 00:25:24,348 --> 00:25:27,264 And, girl, you know he knew how to handle his business. 529 00:25:27,395 --> 00:25:29,876 You're a mess. 530 00:25:30,006 --> 00:25:31,181 I love you, girl. 531 00:25:31,312 --> 00:25:33,227 All right, girl, I'll talk to you soon. 532 00:26:13,136 --> 00:26:14,877 Hey. 533 00:26:15,182 --> 00:26:16,226 Hey. 534 00:26:18,011 --> 00:26:19,621 I'd ask if you were following me, 535 00:26:19,752 --> 00:26:21,275 but that would be crazy, right? 536 00:26:21,623 --> 00:26:23,103 I could ask you the same thing. 537 00:26:25,409 --> 00:26:27,542 Lily had an early spa day this morning. 538 00:26:27,977 --> 00:26:28,935 Couldn't go back to sleep, 539 00:26:29,065 --> 00:26:30,589 so I figured I'd do some exploring. 540 00:26:30,719 --> 00:26:34,723 Ah. Ellis. Golf. Same. 541 00:26:35,158 --> 00:26:36,464 Yeah. 542 00:26:36,595 --> 00:26:38,292 These apples look great. 543 00:26:39,075 --> 00:26:41,034 I think Eve said something similar once. 544 00:26:41,164 --> 00:26:42,470 Didn't turn out so well. 545 00:26:47,867 --> 00:26:50,130 Hey, look, there's no reason why two... 546 00:26:50,565 --> 00:26:52,959 friends can't do some exploring together, right? 547 00:26:54,438 --> 00:26:56,179 All right, tell me all about Paris. 548 00:26:56,310 --> 00:26:58,094 - Ah, Paris was great. - Yeah? 549 00:26:58,225 --> 00:26:59,487 Yeah, it was great. 550 00:26:59,618 --> 00:27:00,706 I mean, of course you were right. 551 00:27:00,836 --> 00:27:02,185 Of course. 552 00:27:02,316 --> 00:27:03,883 It was everything you said it would be and more. 553 00:27:04,013 --> 00:27:06,146 Learned a lot of cooking, techniques, 554 00:27:06,276 --> 00:27:08,452 words that were just hard to pronounce. 555 00:27:08,583 --> 00:27:09,628 It was-it was wild. 556 00:27:09,758 --> 00:27:11,281 Ooh. 557 00:27:14,415 --> 00:27:16,765 Ava, these scallops look amazing. 558 00:27:16,896 --> 00:27:18,811 -Cheers. -Cheers to you. 559 00:27:21,857 --> 00:27:24,512 -Mmm. -Mmm. 560 00:27:40,528 --> 00:27:42,617 It's beautiful. 561 00:27:43,096 --> 00:27:45,533 Yeah, it really is. 562 00:27:49,363 --> 00:27:51,670 We should probably get going. 563 00:27:53,497 --> 00:27:56,326 I'll, um, get us a car. 564 00:27:57,371 --> 00:28:01,201 We should get two, so it doesn't look like we're so chummy. 565 00:28:03,159 --> 00:28:05,031 Wow. You're on a short leash now. 566 00:28:06,772 --> 00:28:09,383 I am talking about the sous chef competition. 567 00:28:09,513 --> 00:28:10,993 Right, right. 568 00:28:11,907 --> 00:28:13,561 Car's on the way. 569 00:28:16,129 --> 00:28:17,260 This was really-- 570 00:28:17,391 --> 00:28:18,871 -...fun. -Special. 571 00:28:29,620 --> 00:28:31,274 And that is the moral of the story. 572 00:28:31,405 --> 00:28:35,148 Panic is the one ingredient a great chef should never bring 573 00:28:35,278 --> 00:28:36,715 into the kitchen. 574 00:28:37,280 --> 00:28:40,631 Now, who can tell me what is one ingredient 575 00:28:40,762 --> 00:28:43,069 that a sous chef should bring into the kitchen? 576 00:28:45,027 --> 00:28:46,420 Attention to detail. 577 00:28:47,377 --> 00:28:48,857 Good one. 578 00:28:48,988 --> 00:28:50,511 Thank you very much, Chef. 579 00:28:52,513 --> 00:28:54,167 All right, what else? 580 00:28:54,602 --> 00:28:57,431 -Yes? -Great communication skills. 581 00:28:57,561 --> 00:28:59,650 Communication. 582 00:29:00,521 --> 00:29:03,263 Is it true there's a job waiting for the gala sous chef winner? 583 00:29:03,393 --> 00:29:04,960 Wow, word travels fast. 584 00:29:05,091 --> 00:29:09,486 Yes, there is a position in London. 585 00:29:09,965 --> 00:29:13,664 That, along with a 50,000 euro cash prize, 586 00:29:13,795 --> 00:29:15,579 which is a great way to start your career. 587 00:29:15,710 --> 00:29:19,583 Which is why I want to arm you with the best practices I can. 588 00:29:19,714 --> 00:29:21,760 So, anything else? 589 00:29:23,239 --> 00:29:25,285 Anticipating the chef's needs. 590 00:29:26,329 --> 00:29:27,896 Anticipation. 591 00:29:31,508 --> 00:29:34,642 All great answers, but only one can help 592 00:29:34,773 --> 00:29:37,558 a chef do well in the kitchen. 593 00:29:39,212 --> 00:29:41,083 Anticipation. 594 00:29:41,562 --> 00:29:46,045 That is the key ingredient for being a great sous chef. 595 00:29:46,175 --> 00:29:47,611 Now, let's go. 596 00:29:52,965 --> 00:29:54,140 A medium-plus steak should be 597 00:29:54,270 --> 00:29:57,665 anywhere between 145 and 150 degrees. 598 00:29:57,796 --> 00:29:59,623 Let's see how you did. 599 00:30:04,498 --> 00:30:05,760 150. 600 00:30:13,768 --> 00:30:14,987 138. 601 00:30:19,905 --> 00:30:21,167 145. 602 00:30:29,871 --> 00:30:31,090 148. 603 00:30:59,814 --> 00:31:02,251 Okay, final four. 604 00:31:02,730 --> 00:31:04,645 You showed you have some skills. 605 00:31:04,775 --> 00:31:06,081 Now, let's put them to work. 606 00:31:06,212 --> 00:31:07,561 Not counting water, I want you 607 00:31:07,691 --> 00:31:10,694 to make something, using only three ingredients. 608 00:31:10,825 --> 00:31:12,696 Why only three ingredients? 609 00:31:12,827 --> 00:31:14,481 If you can impress me with three ingredients, 610 00:31:14,611 --> 00:31:16,787 imagine what you can do with a kitchen full of them. 611 00:31:16,918 --> 00:31:18,833 And when you say "anything..." 612 00:31:18,964 --> 00:31:21,749 Anything you'd be happy to serve at your restaurant. 613 00:31:24,056 --> 00:31:26,188 Lemon, sugar, lavender. 614 00:31:26,319 --> 00:31:28,582 You said to make something I'd be happy to serve. 615 00:31:29,017 --> 00:31:30,192 Lemonade makes me happy. 616 00:31:32,716 --> 00:31:34,283 Delicious. 617 00:31:34,414 --> 00:31:36,459 Bread, truffle galette, and butter. 618 00:31:36,590 --> 00:31:38,113 One of the first things I learned how to make, 619 00:31:38,244 --> 00:31:40,246 minus the fancy cheese, of course. 620 00:31:40,855 --> 00:31:42,378 Perfect. 621 00:31:43,118 --> 00:31:44,685 Tagliatelle pasta with butter 622 00:31:44,815 --> 00:31:46,905 and fresh parmesan cheese. 623 00:31:47,470 --> 00:31:49,516 It's my go-to meal after a long shift. 624 00:31:53,824 --> 00:31:55,261 Good job. 625 00:31:57,785 --> 00:31:59,091 A biscuit. 626 00:32:17,109 --> 00:32:18,849 Whoo! 627 00:32:18,980 --> 00:32:20,590 Oh, thank you. 628 00:32:20,721 --> 00:32:22,201 Obrigado. 629 00:32:22,636 --> 00:32:24,943 Better luck next time. 630 00:32:26,770 --> 00:32:29,208 Oh, way to clear a room. 631 00:32:29,338 --> 00:32:31,732 That's what happens when you're out here, dashing dreams. 632 00:32:31,862 --> 00:32:34,300 Well, now that you chased away all my competition, 633 00:32:34,430 --> 00:32:35,736 -you are up. -No, babe. 634 00:32:35,866 --> 00:32:37,738 Come on. Come on. 635 00:32:37,868 --> 00:32:39,392 I don't even know how to do this. 636 00:32:39,522 --> 00:32:40,871 Well, you're lucky 637 00:32:41,002 --> 00:32:42,003 because you're with an ex-professional athlete. 638 00:32:42,134 --> 00:32:44,484 Watch. Square up the club face. 639 00:32:44,614 --> 00:32:46,965 -Okay. -It's all about the stroke. 640 00:32:48,270 --> 00:32:49,315 And... 641 00:32:52,013 --> 00:32:53,972 Look at you, Tiger Woods. 642 00:32:56,452 --> 00:32:58,759 So, did you find your backup QB yet? 643 00:32:58,889 --> 00:33:00,848 Ah, we're down to the final three, 644 00:33:00,979 --> 00:33:03,155 -with Luke being one of them. -Oh, good for him. 645 00:33:03,503 --> 00:33:05,331 - Yeah, right? - Yeah. 646 00:33:05,461 --> 00:33:08,073 If he gets it, there's a job waiting for him in London. 647 00:33:08,203 --> 00:33:10,292 London? Oh, is that where his girlfriend lives? 648 00:33:15,558 --> 00:33:16,864 Ava. 649 00:33:17,734 --> 00:33:19,040 What's going on with you? 650 00:33:19,171 --> 00:33:20,650 Oh, sorry. I... 651 00:33:21,912 --> 00:33:23,131 I just got a lot on my mind. 652 00:33:23,262 --> 00:33:26,439 I mean, if Luke wins this competition, 653 00:33:26,569 --> 00:33:28,963 I don't want it to seem like it's because we... 654 00:33:29,529 --> 00:33:32,184 And if he earns it, it's not fair for him 655 00:33:32,314 --> 00:33:34,490 not to get the job because we... 656 00:33:35,013 --> 00:33:36,623 You know what? 657 00:33:36,753 --> 00:33:39,365 It's a little weird that I'm talking to you about this. 658 00:33:39,713 --> 00:33:41,410 Uh, a little bit. 659 00:33:41,845 --> 00:33:44,544 But I guess it means you feel safe with me 660 00:33:45,023 --> 00:33:46,024 to talk about anything. 661 00:33:47,503 --> 00:33:48,852 And you're not about to tell me 662 00:33:48,983 --> 00:33:50,158 you still have feelings for him, do you? 663 00:33:50,289 --> 00:33:51,464 No, of course not. 664 00:33:51,594 --> 00:33:53,248 But I'm rooting for him. 665 00:33:53,379 --> 00:33:55,337 Hell, I'm rooting for the kid. 666 00:33:55,729 --> 00:33:57,905 He's got excellent taste in football heroes. 667 00:34:00,038 --> 00:34:03,345 I'm glad you mentioned that. I have a huge favor to ask you. 668 00:34:03,476 --> 00:34:05,695 But if you say no, I'll understand. 669 00:34:05,826 --> 00:34:07,654 Uh-oh. Okay. 670 00:34:12,050 --> 00:34:15,575 Hey, babe, I have been rubbed, scrubbed, 671 00:34:15,705 --> 00:34:18,317 buffed, and polished to perfection. 672 00:34:18,447 --> 00:34:19,274 Mm. 673 00:34:19,405 --> 00:34:20,797 Oh, my love. 674 00:34:20,928 --> 00:34:22,060 Oh, I'm sorry. 675 00:34:22,190 --> 00:34:24,062 I'm sorry you didn't make the cut. 676 00:34:24,453 --> 00:34:26,107 God, this really bites. 677 00:34:26,238 --> 00:34:28,066 Although I'm, I'm not surprised. 678 00:34:28,196 --> 00:34:29,415 No, not because of you. 679 00:34:29,545 --> 00:34:32,070 You, Sir Luke, are perfect. 680 00:34:32,200 --> 00:34:35,160 And, uh, for a second there, I, I thought she was, too. 681 00:34:35,986 --> 00:34:37,771 Wait, are you... 682 00:34:38,076 --> 00:34:39,120 Are you saying you don't think 683 00:34:39,251 --> 00:34:40,861 Ava might have picked me because we-- 684 00:34:40,991 --> 00:34:42,689 That never occurred to you? 685 00:34:43,037 --> 00:34:44,517 No. Not, not until now. 686 00:34:44,647 --> 00:34:46,301 Oh, my bad. 687 00:34:46,432 --> 00:34:47,911 But you had to know it was possible, 688 00:34:48,042 --> 00:34:50,697 especially after seeing her and Mr. Ellis. 689 00:34:50,827 --> 00:34:53,482 Okay, can we, can we stop with the whole Mr. thing? 690 00:34:53,830 --> 00:34:55,397 I mean, he's not your auntie's man friend. 691 00:34:55,528 --> 00:34:58,313 He's just Ellis. You can just say Ellis, okay? 692 00:34:58,444 --> 00:34:59,532 Okay. 693 00:34:59,662 --> 00:35:01,360 What's he got to do with this anyway? 694 00:35:01,490 --> 00:35:04,102 Because he may not want you and Ava spending time like that. 695 00:35:04,493 --> 00:35:07,975 Not, um, everyone is as understanding as I am. 696 00:35:08,410 --> 00:35:09,846 Okay. 697 00:35:09,977 --> 00:35:11,457 First of all, I did make it to the final round. 698 00:35:11,587 --> 00:35:14,764 Oh, my God! 699 00:35:14,895 --> 00:35:15,939 Yeah, thank you. I was just, um-- 700 00:35:16,070 --> 00:35:17,506 -Well done! -No, it's good. 701 00:35:17,637 --> 00:35:19,204 I was just up here chilling until I'm gonna go down 702 00:35:19,334 --> 00:35:21,162 and practice making my seafood crepe for tomorrow. 703 00:35:21,293 --> 00:35:23,860 Oh, the best one I ever had was that triangle that you made. 704 00:35:23,991 --> 00:35:26,167 I wanted to lick that plate clean. 705 00:35:26,298 --> 00:35:28,387 Triangle? Okay. 706 00:35:29,214 --> 00:35:31,259 Uh... Wait, so you, 707 00:35:31,390 --> 00:35:33,870 you think that Ava might have picked me because we-- 708 00:35:34,001 --> 00:35:36,221 You giving up your spot if she did? 709 00:35:36,699 --> 00:35:39,528 No, Lily, you know I need that cash prize. 710 00:35:39,659 --> 00:35:40,660 I mean, without it, I can't afford to buy-- 711 00:35:40,790 --> 00:35:42,140 This would be so much easier 712 00:35:42,270 --> 00:35:44,011 if you just let me give you the money. 713 00:35:44,142 --> 00:35:45,926 You mean let your dad give me the money? 714 00:35:47,101 --> 00:35:48,581 And for the last time, babe, no. 715 00:35:48,711 --> 00:35:50,496 I don't want to start things off like that. 716 00:35:50,626 --> 00:35:53,412 You and your bloody American male pride. 717 00:35:53,542 --> 00:35:56,284 Oh, you love my bloody American male pride. 718 00:35:56,415 --> 00:35:59,983 You and your bloody American male ego. 719 00:36:00,114 --> 00:36:01,289 Mm, you like that ego. 720 00:36:03,639 --> 00:36:05,989 Oh, I forgot to mention to you, 721 00:36:06,120 --> 00:36:09,341 so, apparently, the chosen sous chef has a job lined up for him. 722 00:36:09,471 --> 00:36:11,473 - Yeah? - In London. 723 00:36:12,039 --> 00:36:13,475 - No, stop. - Yeah. Go. 724 00:36:13,606 --> 00:36:14,824 No, don't tease me. 725 00:36:14,955 --> 00:36:17,305 Yes. It's crazy, right? 726 00:36:17,436 --> 00:36:20,047 That would be crazy. Yeah. 727 00:36:21,875 --> 00:36:23,659 But it won't count if I don't win it fair and square. 728 00:36:23,790 --> 00:36:25,357 Mm. 729 00:36:25,661 --> 00:36:29,056 You make the best seafood crepe you can, and it's a lock. 730 00:36:29,491 --> 00:36:31,450 -Yes, ma'am. -Mm. 731 00:36:31,580 --> 00:36:32,581 Right, let me show you what I bought. 732 00:36:32,712 --> 00:36:33,930 It is so cute. 733 00:36:34,061 --> 00:36:35,976 Mm, let me see. 734 00:36:42,852 --> 00:36:44,637 Yeah, but are you sure I look okay? 735 00:36:44,767 --> 00:36:47,248 Yes, babe, for the third time, you look great. 736 00:36:47,379 --> 00:36:48,858 Don't get testy. 737 00:36:48,989 --> 00:36:50,860 If I'm going to film the final stage of the competition, 738 00:36:50,991 --> 00:36:52,471 I want to look nice. 739 00:36:52,601 --> 00:36:54,647 And why does it matter if you're behind the camera? 740 00:36:55,038 --> 00:36:57,606 Wait, you're... You're filming it? 741 00:36:57,737 --> 00:36:59,304 That's the plan. 742 00:36:59,739 --> 00:37:01,262 Lily, no, you can't... 743 00:37:01,393 --> 00:37:03,525 You can't film this. This is not content. 744 00:37:03,656 --> 00:37:06,180 Why not? It's a win-win for us both. 745 00:37:06,311 --> 00:37:09,531 Exclusive content for me and brand building for you. 746 00:37:10,706 --> 00:37:11,925 I'm going to go mingle. 747 00:37:22,109 --> 00:37:23,937 Hey. 748 00:37:25,025 --> 00:37:26,592 Hey. 749 00:37:26,722 --> 00:37:29,029 I don't know about you, but I don't like secrets. 750 00:37:30,900 --> 00:37:32,119 Well, I didn't know I was coming-- 751 00:37:32,250 --> 00:37:33,816 Let me stop you right there. 752 00:37:34,252 --> 00:37:36,036 To avoid any look of favoritism, 753 00:37:36,166 --> 00:37:38,952 Ava decided to use a judging committee. 754 00:37:39,822 --> 00:37:41,259 Hey. 755 00:37:41,563 --> 00:37:43,261 And, and... 756 00:37:44,523 --> 00:37:45,785 you're part of that committee. 757 00:37:45,915 --> 00:37:46,960 Well, Karen thought it would be 758 00:37:47,090 --> 00:37:49,223 a nice idea to add a celebrity factor. 759 00:37:49,354 --> 00:37:50,790 Now, I didn't know that Europeans 760 00:37:50,920 --> 00:37:52,357 liked American football like that. 761 00:37:52,487 --> 00:37:53,967 I had no idea. 762 00:37:54,097 --> 00:37:56,535 But good luck. 763 00:38:05,239 --> 00:38:07,981 Babe, are you okay that we didn't go pub crawling? 764 00:38:08,111 --> 00:38:09,156 Yeah, I'm good. 765 00:38:10,723 --> 00:38:12,290 Scarf? 766 00:38:13,421 --> 00:38:14,901 Or no scarf? 767 00:38:20,472 --> 00:38:21,734 Doesn't matter. 768 00:38:29,698 --> 00:38:34,094 ♪ I'm only giving what you give ♪ 769 00:38:36,183 --> 00:38:40,187 ♪ I'm only taking what you take ♪ 770 00:38:42,102 --> 00:38:46,759 ♪ You always sound so caught up with me ♪ 771 00:38:48,021 --> 00:38:51,416 ♪ But you don't belong to me 772 00:38:53,592 --> 00:38:58,771 ♪ How long, long, long you need me ♪ 773 00:39:24,710 --> 00:39:26,364 Thank you, everyone, for doing this. 774 00:39:27,016 --> 00:39:31,020 Each chef has created their version of a seafood crepe. 775 00:39:31,369 --> 00:39:33,371 So let's dig in. Bon appetit. 776 00:39:36,199 --> 00:39:37,984 This looks really good. 777 00:39:39,681 --> 00:39:42,380 Yeah, let's see. Look at this. 778 00:40:02,400 --> 00:40:03,705 Okay, 779 00:40:03,836 --> 00:40:06,360 judges, what's the verdict? 780 00:40:14,760 --> 00:40:16,892 Definitely a sauce guy like myself. 781 00:40:17,023 --> 00:40:19,721 I wasn't a fan of any of it. 782 00:40:19,852 --> 00:40:22,855 An over-the-top presentation with an underwhelming flavor. 783 00:40:22,985 --> 00:40:24,334 The sauce was terrific, 784 00:40:24,465 --> 00:40:27,250 but, sadly, the crepe was just meh. 785 00:40:27,773 --> 00:40:30,602 Okay, that takes us to number two. 786 00:40:42,222 --> 00:40:43,789 I couldn't agree more. 787 00:40:43,919 --> 00:40:47,880 It was satisfying, but, to Rene's point, 788 00:40:48,010 --> 00:40:51,144 that only works for fast food, not for fine dining. 789 00:40:51,274 --> 00:40:52,928 On to number three. 790 00:41:01,415 --> 00:41:02,895 Yeah. 791 00:41:03,635 --> 00:41:06,507 I found the simplicity of the plating appealing. 792 00:41:06,942 --> 00:41:08,291 My favorite so far. 793 00:41:08,422 --> 00:41:10,206 Well, need I say more? 794 00:41:10,555 --> 00:41:14,036 -Ellis. -Uh, need I say more? 795 00:41:14,167 --> 00:41:15,908 I have nothing to add. 796 00:41:16,474 --> 00:41:17,997 Sounds like we have an unanimous winner. 797 00:41:18,127 --> 00:41:19,346 Yep. 798 00:41:20,913 --> 00:41:24,133 All we have to do is find out who it is. 799 00:41:30,923 --> 00:41:33,186 With that money, I could move out from my three flat mates. 800 00:41:33,839 --> 00:41:35,493 I could pay off my student loans. 801 00:41:35,623 --> 00:41:38,017 Working in London would be killer. 802 00:41:38,147 --> 00:41:40,672 I've never been, but I always wanted to go. 803 00:41:40,976 --> 00:41:42,369 When I win, 804 00:41:43,109 --> 00:41:44,980 you can come visit. 805 00:41:45,981 --> 00:41:48,941 London's pretty dope. 806 00:41:49,071 --> 00:41:51,421 It's a big melting pot of different people. 807 00:41:51,552 --> 00:41:53,249 That's probably why the food scene exploded so much. 808 00:41:53,380 --> 00:41:54,990 That was Rene Segre, right? 809 00:41:55,121 --> 00:41:56,688 Isn't he one of the judges? 810 00:41:56,818 --> 00:41:59,212 Yep, the money man behind 10 of the world's 811 00:41:59,342 --> 00:42:01,780 50 best restaurants in 2026. 812 00:42:03,259 --> 00:42:04,783 What's taking them so long? 813 00:42:06,480 --> 00:42:09,396 I heard she can't make up her mind about anything. 814 00:42:09,527 --> 00:42:11,529 That's why they brought in other judges. 815 00:42:12,138 --> 00:42:13,574 That's not why. 816 00:42:13,705 --> 00:42:14,880 Ava's very decisive. 817 00:42:15,837 --> 00:42:17,709 Hello, chefs. 818 00:42:18,361 --> 00:42:20,363 I feel the need to say, "At ease." 819 00:42:24,019 --> 00:42:26,805 The judging committee would like to thank you for your patience. 820 00:42:26,935 --> 00:42:29,764 I mean, every dish offered something special, 821 00:42:30,112 --> 00:42:32,985 but there was one clear front runner. 822 00:42:35,074 --> 00:42:37,076 The winning crepe is... 823 00:42:40,209 --> 00:42:41,907 the triangle. 824 00:42:46,433 --> 00:42:47,956 Yes! 825 00:42:48,087 --> 00:42:50,829 Yes! Wow! 826 00:42:55,268 --> 00:42:56,835 I thought my sauce would have won them over. 827 00:42:56,965 --> 00:42:59,011 Better luck next time. Congrats. 828 00:42:59,141 --> 00:43:01,448 Good job, Ian. Good job, Rita. 829 00:43:01,579 --> 00:43:02,884 Luke, you never said 830 00:43:03,015 --> 00:43:04,582 what you were going to use the prize money for. 831 00:43:04,712 --> 00:43:08,194 My love! I am so, so proud of you. 832 00:43:08,324 --> 00:43:10,196 Oh, thank you, baby. 833 00:43:10,326 --> 00:43:11,414 Well, that was fun, Ava. 834 00:43:11,545 --> 00:43:12,459 Yeah. 835 00:43:12,590 --> 00:43:13,895 I'm going to suggest 836 00:43:14,026 --> 00:43:16,289 that we pick the sous chef this way every year. 837 00:43:19,335 --> 00:43:20,467 And, Lily... 838 00:43:22,295 --> 00:43:24,036 as promised, you will let me look at the edit 839 00:43:24,166 --> 00:43:25,385 before you post anything. 840 00:43:25,515 --> 00:43:26,647 Of course. 841 00:43:26,778 --> 00:43:28,431 Definitely got some ledg content. 842 00:43:31,043 --> 00:43:33,741 Congrats. 843 00:43:34,089 --> 00:43:35,351 With your team in place, 844 00:43:35,482 --> 00:43:37,658 I hope I can finally get your shopping list. 845 00:43:37,789 --> 00:43:40,226 Well, if the scallops or anything like the ones 846 00:43:40,356 --> 00:43:41,967 I tasted at St. George's Market, 847 00:43:42,097 --> 00:43:44,056 I would be an idiot not to feature them 848 00:43:44,186 --> 00:43:46,885 -with my other dishes. -Thank you. 849 00:43:47,015 --> 00:43:49,452 I just know this is going to be the best gala yet. 850 00:43:51,193 --> 00:43:52,934 Yes. 851 00:43:53,065 --> 00:43:55,458 Since Ava and her sous chef are going to be joined together 852 00:43:55,589 --> 00:43:56,982 at the hip for the next few days, 853 00:43:57,112 --> 00:43:59,114 you and I can play two rounds of golf together. 854 00:43:59,245 --> 00:44:01,029 Well, if it's anything like yesterday, 855 00:44:01,160 --> 00:44:03,336 you are going to lose twice as much money. 856 00:44:11,257 --> 00:44:13,085 Thank you. 857 00:44:13,433 --> 00:44:16,044 Who knew there were so many port wine lovers? 858 00:44:16,175 --> 00:44:21,963 You know, what's a wine tasting competition anyway? 859 00:44:22,094 --> 00:44:23,661 Honey, just go with it. You'll have fun. 860 00:44:23,791 --> 00:44:25,314 All right. 861 00:44:25,445 --> 00:44:27,577 It's a shame that Garth and Karen didn't make it. 862 00:44:27,708 --> 00:44:29,841 Yeah, I think Karen was exhausted, 863 00:44:29,971 --> 00:44:31,930 and, apparently, so was Garth. 864 00:44:32,060 --> 00:44:33,758 But I'm happy you joined me, though. 865 00:44:33,888 --> 00:44:35,542 I know you have an early tee time tomorrow. 866 00:44:35,673 --> 00:44:38,545 Oh, I told Garth I'll catch him on the back nine. 867 00:44:38,676 --> 00:44:40,242 Plus, you're going to be so busy. 868 00:44:40,373 --> 00:44:41,896 I want to spend some time with my girl. 869 00:44:42,027 --> 00:44:44,290 Mm, mm, mm. 870 00:44:46,466 --> 00:44:47,685 I think so. 871 00:44:49,164 --> 00:44:51,166 Oh, boy. 872 00:44:53,342 --> 00:44:55,344 Uh-oh, look who's there. 873 00:44:55,475 --> 00:44:56,650 Hey. 874 00:44:57,520 --> 00:44:59,131 Got two seats over here. 875 00:44:59,261 --> 00:45:00,872 -Are you sure? -It's good, it's good. 876 00:45:01,002 --> 00:45:01,786 -It's fine, it's fine. -You sure? 877 00:45:01,916 --> 00:45:03,788 -Hello. -Okay. 878 00:45:04,092 --> 00:45:04,876 Good evening. How y'all doing? 879 00:45:05,006 --> 00:45:06,051 - Hi. - Great, great, great. 880 00:45:06,181 --> 00:45:07,705 How was dinner? 881 00:45:07,835 --> 00:45:09,837 Incredible, actually. 882 00:45:09,968 --> 00:45:15,451 It was a Mexican-Portuguese fusion with codfish and chilies. 883 00:45:15,974 --> 00:45:18,106 Not something that you would usually put together. 884 00:45:18,237 --> 00:45:20,674 Yeah, dinner was good, but your seafood crepe, 885 00:45:20,805 --> 00:45:22,154 still the best thing I've had so far. 886 00:45:22,284 --> 00:45:23,416 - Thank you. - Yeah. 887 00:45:23,546 --> 00:45:28,203 What did you add to get that bite, right? 888 00:45:28,638 --> 00:45:30,162 -Uh, beer. -Beer. 889 00:45:32,425 --> 00:45:34,862 Oh, you already talked about this. 890 00:45:35,167 --> 00:45:38,692 I mean, you haven't noticed when Ava closes her eyes 891 00:45:38,823 --> 00:45:41,390 after she bites into something for the first time? 892 00:45:42,348 --> 00:45:44,916 She's dissecting the ingredients layer by layer. 893 00:45:45,046 --> 00:45:47,092 It's kind of her, like, it's a superpower. 894 00:45:49,050 --> 00:45:51,792 I guess I got to keep a closer eye on her. 895 00:45:51,923 --> 00:45:54,403 See, I'm a prison eater. One of six. 896 00:45:54,534 --> 00:45:55,753 When I was growing up, 897 00:45:55,883 --> 00:45:57,624 if you didn't keep your eye on your plate, 898 00:45:57,755 --> 00:45:59,408 your food would turn up missing. 899 00:45:59,539 --> 00:46:01,584 Oh, I almost forgot. 900 00:46:01,715 --> 00:46:04,631 I tagged you both in my Making of a Sous Chef post. 901 00:46:04,762 --> 00:46:06,633 I already have, like, 500 views. 902 00:46:06,764 --> 00:46:08,722 Oh, okay. That's what's up. 903 00:46:08,853 --> 00:46:10,550 You know, my son is my social media manager. 904 00:46:10,680 --> 00:46:12,204 He'll be thrilled to see the Pops is trending. 905 00:46:12,334 --> 00:46:14,554 Your podcast is fire, by the way. 906 00:46:15,076 --> 00:46:16,295 Okay. 907 00:46:16,425 --> 00:46:17,862 Which episode did you listen to? 908 00:46:18,950 --> 00:46:20,299 Oh, by "fire," I meant 909 00:46:20,429 --> 00:46:21,691 you've got a good amount of subscribers, 910 00:46:21,822 --> 00:46:23,955 but it sounds like it's super-informative. 911 00:46:24,085 --> 00:46:26,958 Is that Gen Z for "boring"? 912 00:46:27,088 --> 00:46:28,307 I think so. 913 00:46:28,437 --> 00:46:31,179 Maybe, but I'm a millennial, so all good. 914 00:46:31,310 --> 00:46:32,833 Okay. 915 00:46:33,355 --> 00:46:35,488 Ava, I could help you with your social media. 916 00:46:35,618 --> 00:46:37,055 You're dope. 917 00:46:37,185 --> 00:46:38,578 You should have way more followers. 918 00:46:38,708 --> 00:46:40,188 Yeah, great. 919 00:46:40,319 --> 00:46:41,711 Something else would take me away from the kitchen. 920 00:46:45,846 --> 00:46:46,978 Oh, look. 921 00:46:47,108 --> 00:46:49,589 The tasting is about to start. 922 00:46:49,894 --> 00:46:52,244 -Great. -Thank God. 923 00:46:58,467 --> 00:47:00,382 - Mm. - I think this is from Lisbon. 924 00:47:00,774 --> 00:47:03,168 -Ah, son of a gun. -Wow. 925 00:47:30,325 --> 00:47:31,413 Let's see. 926 00:47:31,544 --> 00:47:32,806 The answer is Lisbon. 927 00:47:32,937 --> 00:47:34,721 -Ah! -Ah! Yes! 928 00:47:35,591 --> 00:47:36,984 Yay! 929 00:47:37,115 --> 00:47:39,378 Yeah, yeah! 930 00:47:48,735 --> 00:47:49,692 Okay, okay. 931 00:47:52,043 --> 00:47:53,131 Okay. 932 00:47:53,261 --> 00:47:56,395 Never have I ever fired a gun. 933 00:47:56,525 --> 00:47:59,615 - Oh. - Ah! You're kidding. 934 00:48:00,225 --> 00:48:02,227 -I'm a country boy. -Military brat. 935 00:48:02,705 --> 00:48:04,229 Me too. 936 00:48:04,359 --> 00:48:07,101 Crazy Americans is what you are. 937 00:48:07,406 --> 00:48:11,540 No one judges. Okay, um, let me see. 938 00:48:11,671 --> 00:48:15,370 Never have I ever gone to a psychic. 939 00:48:15,805 --> 00:48:16,981 -What? -Really? 940 00:48:17,111 --> 00:48:18,069 Mm-hmm. 941 00:48:18,199 --> 00:48:19,331 Okay. 942 00:48:19,461 --> 00:48:21,159 Okay, at my girlfriend's birthday party, 943 00:48:21,289 --> 00:48:24,031 the psychic's name was Madame Toulouse, 944 00:48:24,162 --> 00:48:26,251 and she predicted that I would be living on a farm, 945 00:48:26,381 --> 00:48:29,036 chasing three hens. 946 00:48:32,822 --> 00:48:34,302 -Are you okay? -Yeah, I'm good. 947 00:48:34,433 --> 00:48:37,001 He's having a hard time picturing you milking a cow. 948 00:48:37,131 --> 00:48:38,959 I'm pretty good at it. 949 00:48:39,090 --> 00:48:40,178 When have you ever milked a cow? 950 00:48:40,308 --> 00:48:43,181 I did a photo shoot, and it was farm to table themed. 951 00:48:43,311 --> 00:48:44,617 - That doesn't count. - Well... 952 00:48:44,747 --> 00:48:46,619 Get out of here. Photo shoot. 953 00:48:46,749 --> 00:48:48,534 When I went to see Lady Dada-- 954 00:48:48,664 --> 00:48:50,449 Get out of here. That is not her name-- 955 00:48:50,579 --> 00:48:51,885 Okay, okay. The name was suspect... 956 00:48:52,016 --> 00:48:53,017 No, no, no. 957 00:48:53,147 --> 00:48:55,497 but everything else was legit. 958 00:48:55,628 --> 00:48:57,978 -She predicted I'd meet you. -Okay. 959 00:48:58,109 --> 00:48:59,501 Okay, let me guess. let me guess. 960 00:48:59,632 --> 00:49:01,416 Okay, wait, hold on. "You are going to meet 961 00:49:01,547 --> 00:49:04,158 a tall, dark, and handsome stranger," right? 962 00:49:04,289 --> 00:49:05,681 What? 963 00:49:05,812 --> 00:49:07,945 That's what they say about everybody. 964 00:49:08,075 --> 00:49:10,338 They actually said that about my farmer, too. 965 00:49:10,730 --> 00:49:11,949 Joke all you want. 966 00:49:12,079 --> 00:49:14,995 She said I'd find my person in Paris, 967 00:49:15,126 --> 00:49:17,867 and one week later, you walked into my life 968 00:49:17,998 --> 00:49:20,740 all sad and soppy after getting your heart-- 969 00:49:20,870 --> 00:49:23,264 - Hey, can you not, please? - Sorry. 970 00:49:23,395 --> 00:49:24,613 Oh. 971 00:49:26,354 --> 00:49:29,662 Um, my turn. Let me think. 972 00:49:29,792 --> 00:49:31,272 Um. Okay, okay. 973 00:49:31,403 --> 00:49:34,972 Never have I ever been to a strip club. 974 00:49:35,320 --> 00:49:37,278 -You're missing out. -Seriously? 975 00:49:37,409 --> 00:49:40,281 No. Do I want to see Lily? 976 00:49:40,586 --> 00:49:42,544 -They play the best music. -And they got the best wings. 977 00:49:42,675 --> 00:49:43,850 They got the best wings. 978 00:49:43,981 --> 00:49:45,199 That's right. 979 00:49:45,330 --> 00:49:47,549 Y'all go for wings. Okay. Okay. 980 00:49:47,680 --> 00:49:50,596 Okay, so, since we're taking it up a level, 981 00:49:50,726 --> 00:49:52,293 never have I ever... 982 00:49:52,424 --> 00:49:53,381 faked it. 983 00:49:53,512 --> 00:49:55,818 Girl. 984 00:49:55,949 --> 00:49:57,124 Ah. 985 00:49:59,779 --> 00:50:01,520 I was in my 20s. 986 00:50:01,650 --> 00:50:03,565 I was going to say. Okay. 987 00:50:03,696 --> 00:50:04,653 Okay, all right, cool. 988 00:50:06,612 --> 00:50:08,440 -Yeah. -You're drinking. 989 00:50:16,448 --> 00:50:17,536 Baby, you're awake? 990 00:50:17,666 --> 00:50:19,233 You were dreaming so loud. 991 00:50:21,844 --> 00:50:25,065 Never have I ever drank so much. 992 00:50:25,196 --> 00:50:26,936 Okay, skinny dipper. 993 00:50:29,896 --> 00:50:33,160 Don't remind me of my youthful indiscretions. 994 00:50:33,813 --> 00:50:37,034 Did I really ask your ex to be a guest on my podcast? 995 00:50:38,818 --> 00:50:43,388 And I think I agreed to let Lily manage my social media account. 996 00:50:45,172 --> 00:50:48,219 Port wine is a liar and a thief. 997 00:50:51,874 --> 00:50:53,746 You're unhappy at work? 998 00:50:54,442 --> 00:50:56,575 You alluded to it last night. 999 00:50:59,795 --> 00:51:02,320 Not unhappy. 1000 00:51:03,582 --> 00:51:05,975 Maybe just bored, 1001 00:51:06,106 --> 00:51:09,196 but I'm too busy to be bored. 1002 00:51:09,327 --> 00:51:12,112 Maybe just busy doing boring things 1003 00:51:12,243 --> 00:51:14,941 that, I guess, make me unhappy. 1004 00:51:15,681 --> 00:51:17,857 Well, quit. 1005 00:51:19,119 --> 00:51:20,425 Move to New York. 1006 00:51:21,382 --> 00:51:22,949 What? 1007 00:51:23,471 --> 00:51:24,994 Just move to New York. 1008 00:51:27,301 --> 00:51:28,955 What about my house? I... 1009 00:51:29,695 --> 00:51:30,957 I love my house. 1010 00:51:31,088 --> 00:51:32,306 It's the first house I've ever owned. 1011 00:51:32,437 --> 00:51:33,829 You don't have to sell your house. 1012 00:51:33,960 --> 00:51:36,354 You can just rent it out. 1013 00:51:36,484 --> 00:51:38,095 Or don't rent it out. 1014 00:51:40,184 --> 00:51:41,272 I got you. 1015 00:51:43,926 --> 00:51:46,103 How long have you been thinking about this? 1016 00:51:48,888 --> 00:51:50,629 Since the night we met. 1017 00:51:52,109 --> 00:51:53,806 You haven't? 1018 00:51:56,591 --> 00:51:58,550 Look, I know you got a lot on your plate. 1019 00:51:58,680 --> 00:52:00,639 Pun intended. 1020 00:52:03,294 --> 00:52:05,731 This is your big moment. 1021 00:52:06,253 --> 00:52:07,994 And I'm not trying to pull your focus. 1022 00:52:10,518 --> 00:52:14,305 Look, let's just table this until after the finale dinner. 1023 00:52:17,569 --> 00:52:19,048 Oh, no. 1024 00:52:19,179 --> 00:52:21,486 This is way too bright. 1025 00:52:28,145 --> 00:52:31,191 -Ah, good morning, Chef. -Good morning. 1026 00:52:31,322 --> 00:52:32,845 Figured you might need one of these. 1027 00:52:32,975 --> 00:52:34,412 I made one for Lily earlier. 1028 00:52:34,542 --> 00:52:36,153 She, uh, said it was a miracle worker. 1029 00:52:37,328 --> 00:52:38,720 All that drinking last night. 1030 00:52:43,508 --> 00:52:45,031 Coconut water. 1031 00:52:45,162 --> 00:52:46,163 - Mm. - Ginger. 1032 00:52:46,859 --> 00:52:49,514 -Lime. Hm. -Mm. 1033 00:52:52,778 --> 00:52:54,649 Pear juice. 1034 00:52:55,215 --> 00:52:56,782 Still one of the sexiest things ever. 1035 00:52:57,957 --> 00:52:59,176 Luke. 1036 00:53:00,002 --> 00:53:01,308 Um, I took the liberty 1037 00:53:01,439 --> 00:53:03,702 of assigning tasks and stations to Ian, 1038 00:53:03,832 --> 00:53:06,792 Rita, and the rest of the team. Hope that's okay. 1039 00:53:07,358 --> 00:53:10,187 Yeah, I, I did the same. 1040 00:53:10,317 --> 00:53:11,536 Great minds. 1041 00:53:11,666 --> 00:53:14,060 Two for two, anticipating my needs. 1042 00:53:16,236 --> 00:53:19,108 Uh, hello, lover. 1043 00:53:19,239 --> 00:53:22,068 You know, some people love the pop of a champagne bottle. 1044 00:53:22,199 --> 00:53:25,289 But for me, it's the click, click, click 1045 00:53:25,419 --> 00:53:28,074 right before the gas stove ignites. 1046 00:53:28,205 --> 00:53:29,728 Listen. 1047 00:53:30,163 --> 00:53:32,861 Ah, it's the best sound in the world. 1048 00:53:32,992 --> 00:53:34,646 Okay, okay. 1049 00:53:35,124 --> 00:53:38,867 Well, for me, it's the sound of a knife coming out the blocks. 1050 00:53:39,303 --> 00:53:42,349 Oof. Swoosh. 1051 00:53:42,480 --> 00:53:45,787 You know, I miss the craziness of managing a kitchen staff 1052 00:53:45,918 --> 00:53:47,746 with, like, 10 different personalities, 1053 00:53:47,876 --> 00:53:49,617 70 demanding diners, 1054 00:53:49,748 --> 00:53:51,663 just not knowing what the night's gonna look like. 1055 00:53:51,793 --> 00:53:53,882 You mean like a dishwasher not showing up? 1056 00:53:54,013 --> 00:53:55,144 Ooh. 1057 00:53:55,275 --> 00:53:57,364 Or an unmentioned shellfish allergy. 1058 00:53:57,495 --> 00:53:59,627 What about a famous rapper, 1059 00:53:59,758 --> 00:54:01,325 his whole entourage showing up 1060 00:54:01,455 --> 00:54:03,152 right before closing hours with the munchies? 1061 00:54:03,283 --> 00:54:05,111 Okay, I can top that. 1062 00:54:05,242 --> 00:54:06,808 How about a food critic 1063 00:54:06,939 --> 00:54:09,768 being seated at the worst table in the restaurant? 1064 00:54:09,898 --> 00:54:11,509 -No. -Yes. 1065 00:54:11,639 --> 00:54:12,640 -That happen to you? -Twice. 1066 00:54:13,859 --> 00:54:15,513 Damn, Ava. 1067 00:54:15,643 --> 00:54:17,776 -But I pulled it off. -You always do. 1068 00:54:18,820 --> 00:54:20,300 Hmm. 1069 00:54:21,170 --> 00:54:23,782 You know, I know exactly how my signature dishes 1070 00:54:23,912 --> 00:54:25,610 are gonna turn out. 1071 00:54:25,740 --> 00:54:27,481 - At least, I think I do. - Mm-hmm. 1072 00:54:27,612 --> 00:54:30,092 But I was contemplating serving 1073 00:54:30,223 --> 00:54:32,921 some of my childhood Haitian dishes. 1074 00:54:33,052 --> 00:54:34,009 Okay. 1075 00:54:34,140 --> 00:54:35,402 My mom wasn't formally trained, 1076 00:54:35,533 --> 00:54:39,363 but she was and is the best chef I know. 1077 00:54:39,972 --> 00:54:42,757 That sounds good to me. What's the problem? 1078 00:54:43,062 --> 00:54:45,107 The stakes are too high. 1079 00:54:45,238 --> 00:54:47,893 I think it just makes sense to, uh, go the safe route. 1080 00:54:49,068 --> 00:54:50,504 Safe route? 1081 00:54:50,635 --> 00:54:52,637 I've never made those dishes on this scale. 1082 00:54:52,767 --> 00:54:54,291 I haven't even portioned out the recipes. 1083 00:54:54,421 --> 00:54:57,468 Luke, what if it blows up in my face? 1084 00:54:57,903 --> 00:54:59,992 What if it's the gala everyone talks about? 1085 00:55:00,253 --> 00:55:03,387 Because the finale dinner blew up in my face? 1086 00:55:04,126 --> 00:55:05,389 Mm-mm. 1087 00:55:06,172 --> 00:55:07,347 Hey. 1088 00:55:10,307 --> 00:55:11,656 I won't let that happen. 1089 00:55:17,052 --> 00:55:19,620 Sorry. Uh, it's a habit. 1090 00:55:19,751 --> 00:55:21,143 It won't happen again. 1091 00:55:21,274 --> 00:55:22,623 Good morning, chefs. 1092 00:55:22,754 --> 00:55:24,059 Good morning. 1093 00:55:24,190 --> 00:55:26,018 Let's have a great day, guys. 1094 00:55:28,760 --> 00:55:29,804 Sorry I'm late. 1095 00:55:29,935 --> 00:55:31,458 -Oh, here he is. -Yeah. 1096 00:55:31,589 --> 00:55:33,155 Oh, thanks for showing up. 1097 00:55:33,721 --> 00:55:35,680 Ava was telling some crazy stories in the kitchen. 1098 00:55:35,810 --> 00:55:38,378 Yeah. Okay. 1099 00:55:39,031 --> 00:55:41,642 -All culinary, of course. -Yeah, of course. 1100 00:55:42,164 --> 00:55:43,557 What all goes down in the kitchen 1101 00:55:43,688 --> 00:55:44,993 a day before a big event anyway? 1102 00:55:45,124 --> 00:55:46,908 It's like the week of practice before a big game. 1103 00:55:47,039 --> 00:55:48,693 You're running plays to see what works for the offense. 1104 00:55:48,823 --> 00:55:50,390 Okay, okay. 1105 00:55:50,521 --> 00:55:52,044 Perfecting the timing of things. 1106 00:55:52,174 --> 00:55:54,089 You know, just making sure all the variables 1107 00:55:54,220 --> 00:55:55,264 are ready for game day. 1108 00:55:55,395 --> 00:55:57,354 Yep. You ready? 1109 00:55:57,658 --> 00:55:59,704 Uh, not really, but can't turn back now. 1110 00:55:59,834 --> 00:56:02,141 Uh, come on. I got you. 1111 00:56:02,837 --> 00:56:05,057 Okay, three, two, one. Hello, everybody. 1112 00:56:05,187 --> 00:56:08,756 Here's another episode of 11 Minutes with Ellis, 1113 00:56:08,887 --> 00:56:12,804 where athletes don't retire, they inspire. 1114 00:56:13,457 --> 00:56:15,676 I'm sitting here today with Luke Bailey, 1115 00:56:16,068 --> 00:56:18,418 former minor league player, 1116 00:56:18,549 --> 00:56:20,681 now rising star 1117 00:56:20,812 --> 00:56:23,336 in the international culinary scene. 1118 00:56:23,467 --> 00:56:26,600 -Welcome to the show, Luke. -Nice to be here. 1119 00:56:26,731 --> 00:56:28,123 I am actually late for a lunch. 1120 00:56:28,254 --> 00:56:29,647 Okay, bye-bye. 1121 00:56:30,604 --> 00:56:32,737 - Lily, hi. - Hi. 1122 00:56:32,867 --> 00:56:34,782 -I'm so sorry I'm late. -No, that's okay. 1123 00:56:34,913 --> 00:56:36,175 I've taken the privilege of ordering for us, 1124 00:56:36,305 --> 00:56:37,568 -if that's okay. -Yeah, that's great. 1125 00:56:37,698 --> 00:56:39,483 Um, do you mind if we just jump right in? 1126 00:56:39,613 --> 00:56:40,832 -Let's do it. -Okay. 1127 00:56:40,962 --> 00:56:42,660 So, what would you say your brand is? 1128 00:56:43,965 --> 00:56:45,576 Excuse me, my what? 1129 00:56:45,706 --> 00:56:47,534 Think of a tagline that tells someone who you are. 1130 00:56:47,665 --> 00:56:49,449 You know, something like, 1131 00:56:49,580 --> 00:56:51,843 "C-Suite Boss, love me as I am." 1132 00:56:53,932 --> 00:56:56,935 You know, Karen did say something the other day, 1133 00:56:57,065 --> 00:56:58,937 how I'm unlike other chefs. 1134 00:56:59,067 --> 00:57:01,809 I mean, I prefer to make the food the star 1135 00:57:01,940 --> 00:57:03,115 and not myself. 1136 00:57:03,245 --> 00:57:05,639 Yeah, but the whole point of social media 1137 00:57:05,770 --> 00:57:07,424 is to showcase yourself. 1138 00:57:09,426 --> 00:57:10,644 Oh, what about, 1139 00:57:10,775 --> 00:57:13,125 "Come for the food, stay for the chef"? 1140 00:57:13,517 --> 00:57:14,692 Huh. 1141 00:57:14,822 --> 00:57:16,607 Yeah, it's good, isn't it? I like it. 1142 00:57:22,656 --> 00:57:26,878 Man, recovering from a torn ACL, that's, that's brutal. 1143 00:57:27,008 --> 00:57:29,358 Yeah, yeah, it definitely was. 1144 00:57:29,489 --> 00:57:30,969 When you tore yours, you only lost half a season. 1145 00:57:31,099 --> 00:57:32,492 Yeah. 1146 00:57:32,623 --> 00:57:34,015 I lost my whole baseball career. 1147 00:57:34,625 --> 00:57:37,236 So you told me about being at the Cordon Bleu. 1148 00:57:38,585 --> 00:57:40,805 Let's back up a little further. 1149 00:57:41,414 --> 00:57:44,852 When did you know you could be a chef? 1150 00:57:45,287 --> 00:57:46,985 On your second act. 1151 00:57:49,030 --> 00:57:50,379 Uh. 1152 00:57:50,771 --> 00:57:52,643 I didn't mean this as a gotcha question. 1153 00:57:52,773 --> 00:57:55,123 Oh, sorry. Yeah, I was, um... 1154 00:57:55,254 --> 00:57:57,735 -You good? You good? -Yes, I'm good. I'm good. 1155 00:57:58,083 --> 00:58:00,389 A few years ago, my mother, she got cancer. 1156 00:58:00,520 --> 00:58:03,262 -Oh, I'm sorry. -And, uh, she's good now. 1157 00:58:03,392 --> 00:58:05,090 Thank God. 1158 00:58:05,220 --> 00:58:07,571 But while she was sick, I was cooking for her and my dad. 1159 00:58:08,136 --> 00:58:11,183 And when I didn't get any complaints, I... 1160 00:58:11,313 --> 00:58:12,576 Hey. 1161 00:58:12,706 --> 00:58:14,273 Family support is key. 1162 00:58:14,403 --> 00:58:15,666 They definitely liked my cooking, 1163 00:58:15,796 --> 00:58:17,972 but I don't know if they supported the idea 1164 00:58:18,103 --> 00:58:20,888 -of me doing this full-time. -Oh, okay. 1165 00:58:21,367 --> 00:58:22,760 There's only one person who did that. 1166 00:58:27,547 --> 00:58:29,375 What do you think was the hardest part in your journey 1167 00:58:29,506 --> 00:58:30,768 from athlete to chef? 1168 00:58:32,509 --> 00:58:33,771 Moving to Paris. 1169 00:58:34,598 --> 00:58:35,860 Hm. 1170 00:58:35,990 --> 00:58:38,297 Yeah, that's when I left everything and... 1171 00:58:40,038 --> 00:58:41,866 everyone I loved behind. 1172 00:58:44,608 --> 00:58:47,698 Karen thinks that your Making of a Sous Chef 1173 00:58:47,828 --> 00:58:49,743 had something to do with the uptick of sales. 1174 00:58:49,874 --> 00:58:51,789 I mean, the event is completely sold out. 1175 00:58:51,919 --> 00:58:53,225 I know, right? 1176 00:58:53,355 --> 00:58:55,314 Who wouldn't want a meal cooked by Sir Luke? 1177 00:58:55,444 --> 00:58:57,055 Oh, that's my nickname for him. 1178 00:58:57,185 --> 00:58:58,273 Oh. 1179 00:58:58,404 --> 00:58:59,884 Obviously, you're the main event 1180 00:59:00,014 --> 00:59:01,755 and the reason why tickets are selling. 1181 00:59:01,886 --> 00:59:03,714 Obviously. 1182 00:59:03,844 --> 00:59:06,717 Um, can I, can I ask you something? 1183 00:59:06,847 --> 00:59:08,196 Yeah, sure. 1184 00:59:08,327 --> 00:59:09,633 I know you and Ellis are together and everything, 1185 00:59:09,763 --> 00:59:11,460 and you seem like the perfect match. 1186 00:59:11,591 --> 00:59:14,507 Um, but do you ever regret it? 1187 00:59:14,638 --> 00:59:16,074 - Hmm. - Dumping Luke? 1188 00:59:18,859 --> 00:59:19,947 I didn't... 1189 00:59:20,078 --> 00:59:21,906 I didn't dump Luke. 1190 00:59:22,036 --> 00:59:25,170 I... I set him free. 1191 00:59:25,300 --> 00:59:27,433 Call it what you want. I don't think I could do it. 1192 00:59:27,564 --> 00:59:29,435 Luke is legit the best guy I know. 1193 00:59:29,566 --> 00:59:30,958 - Yeah. - Hmm. 1194 00:59:31,089 --> 00:59:32,743 Well, you'd be surprised the courage you find 1195 00:59:32,873 --> 00:59:35,180 when you know you're doing the right thing. 1196 00:59:35,572 --> 00:59:37,748 Yeah. Maybe, I guess. 1197 00:59:39,271 --> 00:59:41,273 But how do you know you're doing the right thing? 1198 00:59:42,666 --> 00:59:44,537 Because it hurt like hell. 1199 00:59:45,494 --> 00:59:47,584 And I did it anyway. 1200 00:59:47,714 --> 00:59:51,370 Yeah, well, self-harm's not my jam. 1201 00:59:54,025 --> 00:59:57,681 Love is a condition where the happiness 1202 00:59:57,811 --> 00:59:59,900 of the other person is essential to your own. 1203 01:00:00,031 --> 01:00:01,641 It's a cheesy quote I read somewhere, 1204 01:00:01,772 --> 01:00:03,600 but damn it if it's not true. 1205 01:00:05,427 --> 01:00:08,387 Lily, if you're worried 1206 01:00:08,517 --> 01:00:13,131 that I am a threat to you and Luke, 1207 01:00:13,261 --> 01:00:14,480 I'm not. 1208 01:00:14,611 --> 01:00:16,264 Oh, I, I know that. 1209 01:00:16,395 --> 01:00:17,701 I just... 1210 01:00:17,831 --> 01:00:19,964 I, I needed to hear you say it. 1211 01:00:23,054 --> 01:00:24,621 Excuse me, it's my agent. 1212 01:00:27,232 --> 01:00:28,712 Tell me you have good news. 1213 01:00:33,412 --> 01:00:34,500 Um. 1214 01:00:36,458 --> 01:00:37,634 Am I allowed to ask you a question? 1215 01:00:37,764 --> 01:00:38,852 Go for it. 1216 01:00:38,983 --> 01:00:40,288 Okay. 1217 01:00:40,680 --> 01:00:42,595 With all your success, 1218 01:00:43,074 --> 01:00:45,163 right, the Super Bowl rings, 1219 01:00:45,293 --> 01:00:46,512 MVP titles, 1220 01:00:46,643 --> 01:00:47,948 got a private jet... 1221 01:00:48,079 --> 01:00:49,558 Yep. 1222 01:00:49,689 --> 01:00:51,517 ...is there anything that you would do differently? 1223 01:00:55,042 --> 01:00:57,001 I would fight like hell not to miss 1224 01:00:57,131 --> 01:01:00,569 as many karate tournaments, soccer practices, 1225 01:01:00,700 --> 01:01:03,137 anniversary dinners. 1226 01:01:03,834 --> 01:01:04,922 See, when you get older, you realize 1227 01:01:05,052 --> 01:01:07,011 that the most important things in life 1228 01:01:07,141 --> 01:01:10,536 aren't your achievements, your accolades. 1229 01:01:12,669 --> 01:01:14,888 It's being with the ones you love. 1230 01:01:15,759 --> 01:01:19,545 That's why I'm recording this podcast right here in Portugal. 1231 01:01:21,852 --> 01:01:25,203 That's why I'm always gonna try to be wherever she is. 1232 01:01:26,683 --> 01:01:28,032 Luke. 1233 01:01:32,689 --> 01:01:33,690 Thanks for being on the show, man. 1234 01:01:33,820 --> 01:01:35,300 -I appreciate it. -Mm. 1235 01:01:35,430 --> 01:01:38,956 And, uh, look, I hope that tomorrow night's gonna be 1236 01:01:39,086 --> 01:01:41,523 the first of your many successes in the kitchen and beyond. 1237 01:01:41,654 --> 01:01:43,700 I appreciate that. Thank you. Thank you for having me. 1238 01:01:43,830 --> 01:01:45,745 All right, people. That was the show. 1239 01:01:45,876 --> 01:01:47,094 Thanks for tuning in. 1240 01:01:47,225 --> 01:01:50,358 And remember, true love is like a battlefield. 1241 01:01:50,707 --> 01:01:52,752 And those who don't give up 1242 01:01:52,883 --> 01:01:55,886 are going to be the ultimate victors. 1243 01:02:13,686 --> 01:02:14,992 Ava. 1244 01:02:16,428 --> 01:02:18,430 Ava. Ava! 1245 01:02:18,952 --> 01:02:20,954 -Ava! Ava! Hey! -Oh! 1246 01:02:22,782 --> 01:02:24,262 I thought you might be down here. 1247 01:02:24,392 --> 01:02:27,004 Yeah, you scared me. I, I couldn't sleep. 1248 01:02:27,439 --> 01:02:29,615 Yeah, me, um, me either. 1249 01:02:30,442 --> 01:02:31,443 Hmm. 1250 01:02:32,705 --> 01:02:33,750 Want to talk about it? 1251 01:02:36,274 --> 01:02:39,103 Yeah, I mean, it looks like I will be in the C-suite 1252 01:02:39,233 --> 01:02:41,279 for a lot longer than I hoped. 1253 01:02:43,455 --> 01:02:46,937 Anyway, I was talking to your girl earlier about regrets. 1254 01:02:47,067 --> 01:02:49,113 - Mm-hmm. - And she had me thinking. 1255 01:02:49,243 --> 01:02:51,071 Yeah, Lily has a way of doing that. 1256 01:02:51,202 --> 01:02:54,248 I don't have many, although, I wish I had bought bitcoins. 1257 01:02:54,379 --> 01:02:56,468 Hm. You and me both. 1258 01:02:56,729 --> 01:02:57,904 And I go back and forth on, 1259 01:02:58,035 --> 01:02:59,732 you know, turning down Prince, too. 1260 01:03:01,125 --> 01:03:04,128 You turned, you turned down Prince? 1261 01:03:04,911 --> 01:03:06,217 Prince? 1262 01:03:06,347 --> 01:03:08,088 Yeah, I mean, I didn't turn him down like that. 1263 01:03:08,219 --> 01:03:09,916 Oh, okay. 1264 01:03:10,047 --> 01:03:12,005 He, uh, asked me to be his private chef 1265 01:03:12,136 --> 01:03:13,790 for the Emancipation Tour. 1266 01:03:14,791 --> 01:03:16,096 That's even better, Ava. 1267 01:03:16,227 --> 01:03:17,489 What are we talking about? 1268 01:03:17,619 --> 01:03:19,273 I know, but I... 1269 01:03:19,404 --> 01:03:21,449 I ended up getting my first star a year later, 1270 01:03:21,580 --> 01:03:23,321 so I think I made the right decision. 1271 01:03:23,451 --> 01:03:25,410 Okay. Okay. 1272 01:03:25,976 --> 01:03:29,327 Well, speaking of decisions, have you decided 1273 01:03:29,457 --> 01:03:30,981 what you're gonna cook for the gala yet? 1274 01:03:31,111 --> 01:03:32,417 Yeah. 1275 01:03:32,547 --> 01:03:34,375 I feel like this is my last hurrah. 1276 01:03:34,506 --> 01:03:36,073 The stakes are so high. 1277 01:03:36,203 --> 01:03:38,858 I'm just gonna go for it. I'm gonna give it my all. 1278 01:03:38,989 --> 01:03:41,469 Okay, so we're not going the safe route anymore? 1279 01:03:41,600 --> 01:03:42,993 No, I'm not. 1280 01:03:43,123 --> 01:03:45,647 Good! Good! 1281 01:03:45,778 --> 01:03:47,171 Yeah. 1282 01:03:47,432 --> 01:03:48,999 Wow, it's good to know that we are both 1283 01:03:49,129 --> 01:03:51,784 still go-big-or-go-home type of people. 1284 01:03:52,132 --> 01:03:53,830 I mean, that is why you shipped me off to Paris, right? 1285 01:03:53,960 --> 01:03:55,048 Okay, look, don't say-- 1286 01:03:55,179 --> 01:03:57,268 It's also why I agreed to go. 1287 01:03:58,486 --> 01:03:59,705 - Okay. - Yeah. 1288 01:04:00,662 --> 01:04:02,099 Is that epis? 1289 01:04:02,229 --> 01:04:04,014 What you know about epis? 1290 01:04:04,144 --> 01:04:05,667 Oh, you know, I might have did a deep dive 1291 01:04:05,798 --> 01:04:07,191 into Haitian cuisine. 1292 01:04:07,321 --> 01:04:09,541 You know, just in case. 1293 01:04:11,021 --> 01:04:12,326 Okay. 1294 01:04:12,674 --> 01:04:13,937 So that's three. 1295 01:04:15,112 --> 01:04:18,463 Well, put me in, coach. I'm ready. 1296 01:04:20,987 --> 01:04:22,771 I can't believe you still wear that. 1297 01:04:22,902 --> 01:04:25,949 I have something for you. No matter what happens, 1298 01:04:26,340 --> 01:04:30,214 you and I can stand in front of a stove and cook together 1299 01:04:31,432 --> 01:04:33,304 for the rest of our lives. 1300 01:04:35,741 --> 01:04:36,829 Wear it every day. 1301 01:04:40,311 --> 01:04:41,790 Uh, who's gonna tell Karen 1302 01:04:41,921 --> 01:04:44,097 that we're not using these scallops anymore? 1303 01:04:44,228 --> 01:04:46,447 Well, I gave Karen the list of ingredients. 1304 01:04:46,578 --> 01:04:47,753 I didn't give her the menu, though. 1305 01:04:47,884 --> 01:04:49,276 -Okay. -I figured I can put 1306 01:04:49,407 --> 01:04:52,540 my own Haitian spin on scallops and short ribs. 1307 01:04:52,671 --> 01:04:56,370 Okay, so, all the garlic and the parsley and the basil 1308 01:04:56,501 --> 01:04:57,806 that we cut this morning, we can still use that? 1309 01:04:57,937 --> 01:05:00,374 - Uh... Yeah, yeah, I'm okay. - Are you okay? 1310 01:05:00,505 --> 01:05:03,160 I just need, uh, Scotch Bonnet peppers, 1311 01:05:03,290 --> 01:05:05,031 but I think there's an-- 1312 01:05:05,162 --> 01:05:06,990 There's an African market a few miles away that carry them. 1313 01:05:09,340 --> 01:05:11,429 Is that, like, one, two, three, four? 1314 01:05:12,082 --> 01:05:13,126 Who's counting, though, right? 1315 01:05:13,257 --> 01:05:14,780 Apparently, you are. 1316 01:05:17,783 --> 01:05:19,132 You gotta taste this, you gotta taste this. 1317 01:05:19,263 --> 01:05:20,438 Ready? 1318 01:05:23,528 --> 01:05:24,790 Wow. 1319 01:05:24,921 --> 01:05:27,097 -Mm. So good. -Ooh-hoo-hoo, that's good. 1320 01:05:27,227 --> 01:05:28,446 Hey, I'm glad you keep that. 1321 01:05:28,576 --> 01:05:30,796 I do, I do, I do, I do. 1322 01:05:37,542 --> 01:05:38,804 Here you go. 1323 01:05:40,893 --> 01:05:42,025 Mmm. 1324 01:05:42,155 --> 01:05:43,635 -It's good? -Mmm. 1325 01:05:49,032 --> 01:05:51,251 Oh, that looks so pretty. 1326 01:05:51,382 --> 01:05:53,950 Yes, it does. We did that. 1327 01:05:54,080 --> 01:05:56,822 -We sure did. Teamwork. -Yeah. Teamwork. 1328 01:05:56,953 --> 01:05:58,606 Cheers to you. 1329 01:05:58,737 --> 01:05:59,651 And to you. 1330 01:06:22,630 --> 01:06:24,676 That did not happen. 1331 01:06:24,806 --> 01:06:26,417 Yes, it did. It did. 1332 01:06:26,547 --> 01:06:28,897 -Second-best night of my life. -Okay. 1333 01:06:29,028 --> 01:06:30,290 If that was the second-best night, 1334 01:06:30,421 --> 01:06:32,118 what was the first? 1335 01:06:33,946 --> 01:06:35,165 My rooftop. 1336 01:06:36,905 --> 01:06:38,777 Yeah, it was, um... 1337 01:06:39,256 --> 01:06:43,260 It was the night that you showed me all this is possible. 1338 01:06:49,614 --> 01:06:52,878 I mean, it was the night of our first date. 1339 01:06:54,619 --> 01:06:56,360 The night of our first dance. 1340 01:06:59,058 --> 01:07:00,842 The night of our first kiss. 1341 01:07:19,383 --> 01:07:21,472 Luke, we can't do this. 1342 01:07:24,649 --> 01:07:26,042 I know. 1343 01:07:28,218 --> 01:07:30,394 But it doesn't stop me from wanting to. 1344 01:07:48,064 --> 01:07:49,761 It's too early for golf. 1345 01:07:51,284 --> 01:07:53,069 I'm headed to the airport. 1346 01:07:53,199 --> 01:07:55,071 Car should be here in a minute. 1347 01:07:57,986 --> 01:07:59,205 What's going on? 1348 01:08:02,034 --> 01:08:03,209 I saw the two of you. 1349 01:08:04,297 --> 01:08:05,429 You know... 1350 01:08:07,822 --> 01:08:10,869 I could have sworn I asked if you still had feelings for him. 1351 01:08:10,999 --> 01:08:14,612 And I answered truthfully at the time. 1352 01:08:15,874 --> 01:08:17,180 "At the time." 1353 01:08:17,310 --> 01:08:19,269 But, Ellis, nothing happened. 1354 01:08:19,399 --> 01:08:21,619 I saw the way you were looking at him. 1355 01:08:24,100 --> 01:08:25,623 This isn't about Luke. 1356 01:08:26,014 --> 01:08:29,105 This is about me and you. 1357 01:08:31,585 --> 01:08:33,500 - Me and you? - Yeah. 1358 01:08:33,848 --> 01:08:34,893 Oh, okay. 1359 01:08:35,937 --> 01:08:37,591 I'm listening. 1360 01:08:39,376 --> 01:08:42,683 It's not enough that we're equally yoked 1361 01:08:42,814 --> 01:08:44,207 or well-suited 1362 01:08:44,337 --> 01:08:46,861 or you have bad knees to match my bad hands. 1363 01:08:46,992 --> 01:08:49,342 We both deserve more than that. 1364 01:08:49,473 --> 01:08:50,952 I don't want to be in a relationship 1365 01:08:51,083 --> 01:08:52,867 just because it makes sense. 1366 01:08:52,998 --> 01:08:57,611 I want indescribable. 1367 01:08:59,091 --> 01:09:00,658 And with me, you feel... 1368 01:09:01,049 --> 01:09:02,703 -Safe. -And that's bad? 1369 01:09:02,834 --> 01:09:05,793 No, it's a beautiful thing. It's just... 1370 01:09:06,272 --> 01:09:08,187 It's just not what I need. Not... 1371 01:09:08,318 --> 01:09:11,103 Not right now. Life's too short. 1372 01:09:11,364 --> 01:09:13,453 And the last thing I want to do is hurt you. 1373 01:09:13,584 --> 01:09:15,020 Oh. 1374 01:09:15,151 --> 01:09:16,935 But I can't afford to play it safe anymore. 1375 01:09:17,065 --> 01:09:18,415 Not at work and... 1376 01:09:20,982 --> 01:09:22,680 And not in love. 1377 01:09:23,071 --> 01:09:25,422 You know, I was the one who put the ball on the tee. 1378 01:09:27,293 --> 01:09:30,340 I just didn't think you were gonna miss that bad. 1379 01:09:32,864 --> 01:09:35,345 Ellis... 1380 01:09:35,910 --> 01:09:39,871 You know, I should've known when you called me, um... 1381 01:09:40,959 --> 01:09:43,004 "adorably predictable." 1382 01:09:44,092 --> 01:09:45,355 I'm sorry. 1383 01:09:45,485 --> 01:09:46,704 Yeah, me too. 1384 01:09:51,752 --> 01:09:52,884 Good luck tonight. 1385 01:09:55,147 --> 01:09:57,628 I know your mom will be smiling down from above. 1386 01:10:03,590 --> 01:10:08,378 ♪ 'Cause the world doesn't stop ♪ 1387 01:10:08,508 --> 01:10:10,684 ♪ For my heart 1388 01:10:14,166 --> 01:10:17,300 ♪ It keeps turning 1389 01:10:17,430 --> 01:10:22,740 ♪ And I just try to keep cool ♪ 1390 01:10:23,044 --> 01:10:24,742 ♪ I know ♪ 1391 01:10:32,315 --> 01:10:34,404 What the hell am I doing? 1392 01:10:40,801 --> 01:10:42,760 ♪ How do you do me, do me 1393 01:10:45,153 --> 01:10:48,069 ♪ How did this love feel so real ♪ 1394 01:10:48,722 --> 01:10:52,117 ♪ Yeah, how do you do me like this ♪ 1395 01:10:52,248 --> 01:10:55,425 Not today, Satan. Not today. 1396 01:11:01,996 --> 01:11:03,607 You're my third fare here this morning. 1397 01:11:03,737 --> 01:11:04,912 Must be quite a party. 1398 01:11:08,002 --> 01:11:11,136 What in the sunken place did I get myself into? 1399 01:11:16,489 --> 01:11:17,708 Chef Dennis? 1400 01:11:21,059 --> 01:11:22,278 Dion? 1401 01:11:22,408 --> 01:11:24,715 You didn't forget I was coming, did you? 1402 01:11:24,845 --> 01:11:27,239 No, of course not. Um... 1403 01:11:28,980 --> 01:11:31,548 Do you want a lift back, or are you enjoying your walk? 1404 01:11:34,246 --> 01:11:35,378 Sure. 1405 01:11:38,903 --> 01:11:40,818 I don't know anyone who has won the lottery, 1406 01:11:40,948 --> 01:11:43,255 but you for sure look like someone who lost. 1407 01:11:43,386 --> 01:11:45,257 I wish that was all I lost. 1408 01:11:45,388 --> 01:11:46,519 You met him. 1409 01:11:46,650 --> 01:11:48,739 - Who? Football player? - Yes. 1410 01:11:48,869 --> 01:11:53,004 Handsome and, and kind and wealthy and totally into me. 1411 01:11:53,134 --> 01:11:54,527 He did seem to be all that. 1412 01:11:54,658 --> 01:11:56,529 And I kicked him out the door. Why? 1413 01:11:56,660 --> 01:11:58,879 No clue, but I really hope you're about to tell me. 1414 01:11:59,010 --> 01:12:00,403 Because I'm an idiot. 1415 01:12:00,533 --> 01:12:02,970 I am jonesing for a guy that's not even available. 1416 01:12:03,101 --> 01:12:04,407 Wait, what? 1417 01:12:04,537 --> 01:12:05,582 Super Bowl is married and didn't tell you? 1418 01:12:05,712 --> 01:12:07,061 No, don't get me wrong. 1419 01:12:07,192 --> 01:12:08,672 He acts like he's available, but he really isn't. 1420 01:12:08,802 --> 01:12:10,761 I think it's because he learned some French ways 1421 01:12:10,891 --> 01:12:12,676 and some French words. 1422 01:12:13,111 --> 01:12:14,765 All right, love. I'm back to being lost. 1423 01:12:14,895 --> 01:12:17,333 But when I catch up, I'm really gonna enjoy this story. 1424 01:12:23,904 --> 01:12:26,603 Hey, now, caramel apple dipped in pecans Barbie and Ken. 1425 01:12:26,733 --> 01:12:28,126 I see you. 1426 01:12:28,953 --> 01:12:30,215 Wait, is that... 1427 01:12:30,346 --> 01:12:32,043 Is that Flirty Frenchie? 1428 01:12:32,565 --> 01:12:34,828 Oh, please don't let me wait until I'm in my 50s 1429 01:12:34,959 --> 01:12:37,918 until I can pull two men as fine as that. 1430 01:12:38,658 --> 01:12:40,225 You can reclaim your dignity now. 1431 01:12:43,359 --> 01:12:44,925 All right, busy day ahead, I know, 1432 01:12:45,056 --> 01:12:47,667 but can we grab a literal cup of tea so we can spill 1433 01:12:47,798 --> 01:12:50,409 a figurative one and make sense of this rectangle? 1434 01:12:50,540 --> 01:12:52,063 I'm already dealing with two men. 1435 01:12:52,193 --> 01:12:55,719 -Please don't add a third. -W-R-E-C-K-tangle, love. 1436 01:13:02,900 --> 01:13:04,728 So let me see if I clocked this tea. 1437 01:13:04,858 --> 01:13:06,425 In the last 24 hours, 1438 01:13:06,556 --> 01:13:08,253 you discovered you're still in love with Frenchie, 1439 01:13:08,384 --> 01:13:09,863 but he's in love with Sade. 1440 01:13:09,994 --> 01:13:12,605 You deeply care for, but aren't in love with Super Bowl, 1441 01:13:12,736 --> 01:13:14,433 even though he was ready to make you 1442 01:13:14,564 --> 01:13:16,566 a Real Housewife of Westchester. 1443 01:13:16,870 --> 01:13:19,699 Lulu accepted the offer on the cafe you wanted to buy. 1444 01:13:19,830 --> 01:13:22,789 But if you quit your job before your contract is up, 1445 01:13:22,920 --> 01:13:24,878 the Hotel Charles won't allow you to open up 1446 01:13:25,009 --> 01:13:27,403 your own restaurant for five years. 1447 01:13:27,664 --> 01:13:30,841 So, besides your budding friendship with Karen Carpenter, 1448 01:13:30,971 --> 01:13:33,234 you decided to cook a meal you've never made before 1449 01:13:33,365 --> 01:13:38,152 for what is now 600 uber foodies without the in-person support 1450 01:13:38,283 --> 01:13:42,592 of your Aunt Judy and BFF, Deena. 1451 01:13:44,550 --> 01:13:46,117 That's about right. 1452 01:14:07,312 --> 01:14:09,140 Well, I'm not totally equipped to advise you, 1453 01:14:09,270 --> 01:14:10,184 but that's never stopped me before, 1454 01:14:10,315 --> 01:14:11,838 so here it goes. 1455 01:14:11,969 --> 01:14:13,144 You better quit moping. 1456 01:14:13,274 --> 01:14:14,362 Put your big girl panties on. 1457 01:14:14,493 --> 01:14:17,017 March in there and cook your heart out. 1458 01:14:17,148 --> 01:14:18,323 And whatever happens afterwards, 1459 01:14:18,454 --> 01:14:20,151 I'll be there to consolebrate you. 1460 01:14:20,281 --> 01:14:21,544 What? 1461 01:14:21,674 --> 01:14:23,763 Console or celebrate you. 1462 01:14:23,894 --> 01:14:25,809 Either way, hugs, tissues, and alcohol 1463 01:14:25,939 --> 01:14:27,332 will be provided. 1464 01:14:30,291 --> 01:14:31,641 How did I do? 1465 01:14:32,685 --> 01:14:34,731 You had me at nips. 1466 01:14:44,567 --> 01:14:46,003 What's wrong? 1467 01:14:50,486 --> 01:14:52,139 Lily, we need to talk. 1468 01:14:53,619 --> 01:14:55,578 Yeah, I know. 1469 01:15:14,335 --> 01:15:16,381 You got this, Ava. 1470 01:15:19,689 --> 01:15:20,733 Come on, Tony. 1471 01:15:20,864 --> 01:15:22,692 Hold on until the eggs are ready. 1472 01:15:22,822 --> 01:15:24,432 Two minutes. You worry about those oranges. 1473 01:15:24,563 --> 01:15:28,001 Preheat the oven. Chef, preheat the oven. 1474 01:15:28,132 --> 01:15:29,481 Yes. 1475 01:15:29,612 --> 01:15:31,962 Okay, Chef, thank you. All right, listen up. 1476 01:15:33,441 --> 01:15:36,096 Tonight is not just a big night for me. 1477 01:15:36,227 --> 01:15:38,751 It's a big night for all of us. 1478 01:15:38,882 --> 01:15:42,320 It's a chance to showcase our love for the culinary arts. 1479 01:15:42,450 --> 01:15:45,062 It's a chance to showcase what we do best. 1480 01:15:46,498 --> 01:15:48,152 Oh, my God, this can't be happening. 1481 01:15:48,282 --> 01:15:50,284 Uh, Luke, can you go outside and see what's happening? 1482 01:15:50,415 --> 01:15:51,721 Yes, Chef. 1483 01:15:51,851 --> 01:15:53,461 Let's, uh, light some candles. 1484 01:15:53,592 --> 01:15:55,246 -Uh, yes, Chef. -Yes, Chef. 1485 01:15:59,859 --> 01:16:01,731 I know this is freaking you out. 1486 01:16:01,861 --> 01:16:03,210 But what's the one thing 1487 01:16:03,341 --> 01:16:05,256 a chef never brings into the kitchen? 1488 01:16:05,386 --> 01:16:06,649 Panic. 1489 01:16:06,779 --> 01:16:10,130 That's right. I want you to close your eyes. 1490 01:16:10,522 --> 01:16:13,090 Take a collective deep breath, 1491 01:16:13,220 --> 01:16:15,440 and let's inhale and exhale. 1492 01:16:15,745 --> 01:16:17,050 Close your eyes. 1493 01:16:18,312 --> 01:16:20,358 Inhale. 1494 01:16:20,488 --> 01:16:22,447 Exhale. 1495 01:16:23,622 --> 01:16:25,711 Inhale. 1496 01:16:25,842 --> 01:16:28,279 Exhale. 1497 01:16:29,367 --> 01:16:31,195 Open your eyes. 1498 01:16:31,325 --> 01:16:35,808 Now, no matter what happens tonight, we got this. 1499 01:16:35,939 --> 01:16:38,245 If the lights don't come back on, 1500 01:16:38,376 --> 01:16:39,682 we got this. 1501 01:16:40,204 --> 01:16:42,249 If the menu that we prepared yesterday 1502 01:16:42,380 --> 01:16:45,426 is something different today, we... 1503 01:16:45,557 --> 01:16:46,471 We got this. 1504 01:16:46,602 --> 01:16:48,429 Come on, guys, we can do better than that. 1505 01:16:48,560 --> 01:16:49,300 We got this! 1506 01:16:49,430 --> 01:16:51,128 That's what I'm talking about! 1507 01:16:54,697 --> 01:16:56,089 All right. 1508 01:16:56,220 --> 01:16:59,832 The good news is we didn't lose power. 1509 01:17:00,267 --> 01:17:04,010 The better news is, is that I didn't lose sight 1510 01:17:04,141 --> 01:17:07,710 of the fact that I am one of the best chefs in the world. 1511 01:17:08,188 --> 01:17:10,800 And with your help tonight, I can prove it again. 1512 01:17:12,932 --> 01:17:14,194 Let's get back to work. 1513 01:17:14,325 --> 01:17:15,631 Yes, Chef. 1514 01:17:17,676 --> 01:17:19,069 Wow. 1515 01:17:19,199 --> 01:17:20,853 Thanks for texting me heads up. 1516 01:17:20,984 --> 01:17:22,376 What made you think of that? 1517 01:17:22,507 --> 01:17:24,814 If any situation called for their Jedi mind trick, 1518 01:17:24,944 --> 01:17:26,511 tonight was certainly the one. 1519 01:17:29,079 --> 01:17:31,472 -Hey, are we good? -Yeah, we're great. 1520 01:17:31,603 --> 01:17:34,345 Once you teach the team what to do with the epis. 1521 01:17:34,475 --> 01:17:36,303 All right, I need this julienned. 1522 01:17:51,536 --> 01:17:53,930 So I leave my jump seat, and I go up to her, 1523 01:17:54,060 --> 01:17:55,366 and with a straight face, 1524 01:17:55,496 --> 01:17:57,237 she says, "Can you turn the turbulence off? 1525 01:17:57,368 --> 01:17:58,412 I'm trying to sleep." I'm like... 1526 01:17:59,631 --> 01:18:01,154 Good evening, everyone. 1527 01:18:02,547 --> 01:18:06,072 Chef Roberto, it is an absolute honor 1528 01:18:06,203 --> 01:18:08,118 to have the chairman of the Gala Committee 1529 01:18:08,248 --> 01:18:10,250 at my chef's table this evening. 1530 01:18:10,381 --> 01:18:13,210 No, no, no, please. The, uh, the honor is all mine. 1531 01:18:14,428 --> 01:18:15,908 Where's Ellis? 1532 01:18:16,430 --> 01:18:18,258 He unfortunately had to leave. 1533 01:18:18,389 --> 01:18:20,565 That's a shame. 1534 01:18:20,913 --> 01:18:23,350 He's going to miss whatever this lovely smelling thing is 1535 01:18:23,481 --> 01:18:25,178 that's been placed here before us. 1536 01:18:25,918 --> 01:18:27,659 This is pate kode. 1537 01:18:27,790 --> 01:18:29,574 It is a Haitian appetizer. 1538 01:18:29,705 --> 01:18:32,708 Normally, it is made with chicken or beef, 1539 01:18:32,838 --> 01:18:33,970 but I decided to do it 1540 01:18:34,100 --> 01:18:36,886 with cabbage and chopped scallops. 1541 01:18:42,979 --> 01:18:44,807 This is deadly. 1542 01:18:46,852 --> 01:18:49,463 No, no, no, I believe this, this is Irish for amazing. 1543 01:18:50,856 --> 01:18:53,119 Hey, baby, you put your foot in this. 1544 01:18:53,250 --> 01:18:55,774 And that is Black for, "Hmm, good." 1545 01:19:02,215 --> 01:19:04,783 That's Portuguese for, 1546 01:19:05,349 --> 01:19:07,438 "I'm sorry I didn't support your vision sooner." 1547 01:19:21,191 --> 01:19:22,758 Yeah, that's right. 1548 01:19:33,159 --> 01:19:34,857 Well, those plans have been put on hold. 1549 01:19:36,075 --> 01:19:38,251 But you were wrong for doubting me. 1550 01:19:38,556 --> 01:19:42,038 And I was wrong for almost believing it. 1551 01:19:46,782 --> 01:19:47,783 Bon appetit, everyone. 1552 01:20:08,629 --> 01:20:10,153 Everybody good? 1553 01:20:12,459 --> 01:20:16,507 All right, whatever happens, you guys killed this. 1554 01:20:16,768 --> 01:20:18,248 Thank you. 1555 01:20:18,378 --> 01:20:20,206 I learned two years' worth of schooling one night. 1556 01:20:20,337 --> 01:20:22,078 It was worth it. 1557 01:20:22,730 --> 01:20:25,342 Uh, hey, who is this guy at the chef's table? 1558 01:20:25,864 --> 01:20:27,474 That is Chef Roberto. 1559 01:20:27,605 --> 01:20:28,824 He's cute. 1560 01:20:29,999 --> 01:20:31,391 He's okay. 1561 01:20:31,522 --> 01:20:34,003 He is the chairman of the Gala Committee. 1562 01:20:35,569 --> 01:20:40,226 And normally they don't vote on the final night event. 1563 01:20:40,574 --> 01:20:42,533 So is this a good thing or a bad thing? 1564 01:20:42,663 --> 01:20:44,578 Guys, I need to go. I'll see you later. 1565 01:20:44,709 --> 01:20:46,363 We're about to find out. 1566 01:20:48,495 --> 01:20:50,889 May I have your attention, please? 1567 01:20:51,368 --> 01:20:54,240 Ladies and gentlemen, we've reached the moment 1568 01:20:54,371 --> 01:20:56,677 of the night that we've all been waiting for. 1569 01:20:58,114 --> 01:21:01,682 Please make your decision for Chef Ava Dennis. 1570 01:21:04,860 --> 01:21:06,035 All right. 1571 01:21:07,732 --> 01:21:09,342 Ah, yes. 1572 01:21:12,041 --> 01:21:12,868 - Ah. - Ah. 1573 01:21:32,539 --> 01:21:34,237 The suspense is killing me. 1574 01:21:37,588 --> 01:21:39,198 Yes! 1575 01:21:42,332 --> 01:21:44,203 -Good job. -Good job. 1576 01:21:50,253 --> 01:21:51,907 -Good job. -You too. 1577 01:21:54,213 --> 01:21:55,736 Wow. 1578 01:21:57,869 --> 01:21:59,305 All right, you did that. 1579 01:21:59,436 --> 01:22:01,917 Well, I mean, I had a lot of help. 1580 01:22:02,047 --> 01:22:02,918 Mm. 1581 01:22:03,048 --> 01:22:04,006 But, yeah! 1582 01:22:05,790 --> 01:22:07,444 Mm. 1583 01:22:08,053 --> 01:22:09,489 - You know what would be great? - What? 1584 01:22:09,620 --> 01:22:12,101 Is if you went in there and had some fun. 1585 01:22:14,755 --> 01:22:15,800 Are you sure? 1586 01:22:15,931 --> 01:22:17,628 Save me a dance or two. 1587 01:22:27,246 --> 01:22:29,205 Sous chef duties are officially over, 1588 01:22:29,509 --> 01:22:30,946 but I think this makes it final. 1589 01:22:34,297 --> 01:22:37,126 I take it your conversation with Rene went well? 1590 01:22:37,256 --> 01:22:39,302 - As well as can be expected. - Yeah? 1591 01:22:42,131 --> 01:22:45,003 Hey, you're the one who taught me that it's bad luck 1592 01:22:45,134 --> 01:22:46,657 not to lock eyes when toasting. 1593 01:22:48,485 --> 01:22:50,052 Why aren't you looking at me? 1594 01:22:50,704 --> 01:22:52,750 According to Ellis, when I do, 1595 01:22:52,880 --> 01:22:54,795 my eyes say things that they shouldn't. 1596 01:22:56,406 --> 01:22:58,147 Lily said something similar to me. 1597 01:22:59,235 --> 01:23:00,497 You should go and be with her. 1598 01:23:02,064 --> 01:23:03,152 The last thing I want to do 1599 01:23:03,282 --> 01:23:06,329 is ruin two relationships in one day. 1600 01:23:08,548 --> 01:23:10,333 Did you and Ellis break up? 1601 01:23:12,422 --> 01:23:14,337 Luke, please just go in there and be with her. 1602 01:23:16,165 --> 01:23:18,167 Maybe Lily and I aren't together anymore. 1603 01:23:19,951 --> 01:23:21,387 Why? 1604 01:23:21,735 --> 01:23:22,910 I told her that I needed time 1605 01:23:23,041 --> 01:23:24,651 to figure out my feelings for you. 1606 01:23:26,131 --> 01:23:27,306 And then she broke up with me 1607 01:23:27,437 --> 01:23:29,308 based off of something you said to her. 1608 01:23:31,615 --> 01:23:33,530 What could I have possibly said? 1609 01:23:33,660 --> 01:23:35,706 I don't even know what the situation is. 1610 01:23:37,316 --> 01:23:38,796 That you knew breaking up with me 1611 01:23:38,926 --> 01:23:40,798 was the right thing to do because it hurt like hell 1612 01:23:41,407 --> 01:23:42,713 and you did it anyway. 1613 01:23:45,890 --> 01:23:48,197 I want to thank you for doing the hard thing. 1614 01:23:50,460 --> 01:23:52,027 And doing the right thing. 1615 01:23:53,593 --> 01:23:55,639 Seeing Paris was exactly what I needed. 1616 01:23:55,769 --> 01:23:57,684 And now I know I can never go back. 1617 01:23:57,815 --> 01:23:59,164 To Buford? 1618 01:24:01,036 --> 01:24:02,559 To thinking I was only in Buford 1619 01:24:02,689 --> 01:24:04,343 because it's all I've ever known. 1620 01:24:05,344 --> 01:24:07,172 So you're not going to London? 1621 01:24:09,000 --> 01:24:11,916 I just wired my cash prize money to Lula. 1622 01:24:13,961 --> 01:24:14,788 I bought her a cafe. 1623 01:24:14,919 --> 01:24:17,008 -Lula's? -Yeah. 1624 01:24:17,139 --> 01:24:19,141 How did you even know it was on the market? 1625 01:24:19,271 --> 01:24:20,881 Found the group chat. 1626 01:24:21,447 --> 01:24:23,928 Wait, so were you, were you the other buyer? 1627 01:24:25,625 --> 01:24:27,062 Wow. 1628 01:24:28,889 --> 01:24:31,718 Well, like Ian says, if it wasn't going to be me, 1629 01:24:32,937 --> 01:24:34,286 I'm really glad it's you. 1630 01:24:34,417 --> 01:24:38,377 Thank you, Ava. It means... It means a lot. 1631 01:24:38,508 --> 01:24:39,987 What are your plans? What are you going to do? 1632 01:24:40,118 --> 01:24:42,077 Well, as you know, my family owns a farm. 1633 01:24:42,207 --> 01:24:43,339 50 acres of land. 1634 01:24:43,469 --> 01:24:46,516 We got horses, cows, chickens. 1635 01:24:47,343 --> 01:24:49,954 I'm going to turn Lula's into a farm-to-table restaurant. 1636 01:24:50,346 --> 01:24:52,130 - Wow. - Mm-hmm. 1637 01:24:52,565 --> 01:24:56,178 And we also have a goat with three kids. 1638 01:24:56,308 --> 01:24:58,571 Madame Toulouse. 1639 01:24:58,702 --> 01:25:01,096 Madame Toulouse, yes. 1640 01:25:24,815 --> 01:25:26,512 Ava, I did everything you asked me to 1641 01:25:26,643 --> 01:25:28,645 when you sent me to find myself. 1642 01:25:29,080 --> 01:25:30,821 I traveled, I dated. 1643 01:25:31,387 --> 01:25:34,085 I went to new places, met new friends. 1644 01:25:34,955 --> 01:25:37,480 But from the moment that I landed in Paris, 1645 01:25:38,785 --> 01:25:40,787 I knew I was always coming back to Buford. 1646 01:25:42,702 --> 01:25:44,313 That I was always coming back to you. 1647 01:25:47,229 --> 01:25:49,274 I will always love you, Ava. 1648 01:25:49,927 --> 01:25:52,277 And no amount of time or distance between us 1649 01:25:52,408 --> 01:25:53,800 will change that. 1650 01:26:06,900 --> 01:26:08,815 Could you use a sous chef? 1651 01:26:10,339 --> 01:26:12,428 Anticipating my needs already. 1652 01:26:13,777 --> 01:26:15,039 I love it. 1653 01:26:17,084 --> 01:26:19,174 God, I love you so much. 1654 01:26:21,393 --> 01:26:23,482 I love you, Luke. 1655 01:26:36,147 --> 01:26:37,279 Wow! 1656 01:26:37,540 --> 01:26:39,759 ♪ Love how you do Love is beautiful ♪ 1657 01:26:42,588 --> 01:26:44,068 ♪ Yeah, we been through it 1658 01:26:44,199 --> 01:26:47,071 ♪ Thought they can't ruin it Now we moving ♪ 1659 01:26:51,815 --> 01:26:53,991 ♪ Floating on Cloud Nine 1660 01:26:54,121 --> 01:26:56,733 ♪ Got me floating, floating 1661 01:26:58,256 --> 01:27:00,867 ♪ Floating on Cloud Nine 1662 01:27:00,998 --> 01:27:03,261 ♪ I can't deny 1663 01:27:03,566 --> 01:27:05,829 ♪ You came in right on time ♪ 1664 01:27:07,047 --> 01:27:08,788 ♪ My heart was going down, down ♪ 1665 01:27:08,919 --> 01:27:11,095 ♪ Down, down, down 1666 01:27:13,228 --> 01:27:16,231 ♪ You made me believe in love again ♪ 1667 01:27:16,622 --> 01:27:19,669 ♪ Restored my faith in men ♪ 1668 01:27:19,799 --> 01:27:22,889 ♪ You put a smile on my face No one can erase ♪ 1669 01:27:23,020 --> 01:27:26,719 ♪ That's why I, I, I 1670 01:27:26,850 --> 01:27:29,896 ♪ That's why I 1671 01:27:30,288 --> 01:27:31,942 ♪ That's why I, I... ♪