Final 5 Fight to Stay in 'Hell's Kitchen'
Ariel Contreras, Kevin Cottle, Dave Levey, Tennille Middleton and Suzanne Schlicht vie for the coveted prize of running the Araxi Restaurant in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.
September 23, 2009
The temperature in "Hell's Kitchen" continues to rise as the final five chefs move one step closer to a Head Chef position at Araxi Restaurant in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. On Tuesday, Sept. 29 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), the remaining chefs Ariel from Los Angeles, California; Kevin from Middletown, Connecticut; Dave from San Diego, California; Tennille from Fairfax, Virginia; and Suzanne from Las Vegas, Nevada, go head-to-head as Chef Ramsay teaches them the importance of culinary presentation. The pressure mounts when the chefs learn that experts from Bon Appetit magazine will make a surprise appearance to help Chef Ramsay judge the challenge winner.
At this stage of the competition, the final five must possess the perfect balance of passion, poise and proficiency to win Chef Ramsay over and ensure they walk away with the life-changing grand prize!
The final five chefs are:
Ariel Contreras
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Sous Chef
Favorite Dish to Prepare: Pan-Seared Black Cod with Shiitake Ponzu and Baby Bok Choy
Favorite Moment in "Hell's Kitchen": "It was a proud moment for me when Chef Ramsay kicked Sabrina and Suzanne out of the kitchen, and Tennille and I were left to finish dinner service. It was challenging but very satisfying."
Kevin Cottle
Hometown: Middletown, CT
Occupation: Executive Chef
Favorite Dish to Prepare: Sugar Cane Skewer Shrimp over Local Organic Greens with Thai Sesame-Coconut Vinaigrette
Favorite Moment in "Hell's Kitchen": "The challenge win where we played laser tag in a fighter jet!"
Dave Levey
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Occupation: Executive Chef
Favorite Dish to Prepare: Grilled Halibut Cheeks over Grilled Romaine Hearts with Fresh Ruby Grapefruit and Orange Beurre Blanc Drizzle with Mixed Roasted Baby Beets
Favorite Moment in "Hell's Kitchen": "Sharing the same kitchen as Chef Ramsay and sous chef Scott. To be surrounded by such world-class chefs was a dream come true."
Tennille Middleton
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Occupation: Executive Chef
Favorite Dish to Prepare: Short Shrimp Gumbo and Cheddar Grits
Favorite Moment in "Hell's Kitchen": "When Chef Ramsay told me he was glad I was still in "Hell's Kitchen"."
Suzanne Schlicht
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Sous Chef
Favorite Dish to Prepare: Duck Confit
Favorite Moment in "Hell's Kitchen": "When we had Staff Sergeant Otis James and his family as our guests in "Hell's Kitchen"."
"Hell's Kitchen" is produced by ITV Studios, Inc. (formerly Granada America) in association with A. Smith & Co. Arthur Smith and Kent Weed serve as executive producers.
Araxi Restaurant in Whistler, British Columbia is firmly established as one of Canada's finest restaurants. Located at the base of the spectacular Whistler and Blackcomb peaks and between the bountiful Pacific Ocean and the fertile Pemberton Valley, Araxi's combination of a breathtaking natural setting and local ingredients is unsurpassed. Since opening in 1981, Araxi has changed the face of dining at the mountain, supporting Whistler's long-standing reputation as North America's top ski resort.
At this stage of the competition, the final five must possess the perfect balance of passion, poise and proficiency to win Chef Ramsay over and ensure they walk away with the life-changing grand prize!
The final five chefs are:
Ariel Contreras
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Sous Chef
Favorite Dish to Prepare: Pan-Seared Black Cod with Shiitake Ponzu and Baby Bok Choy
Favorite Moment in "Hell's Kitchen": "It was a proud moment for me when Chef Ramsay kicked Sabrina and Suzanne out of the kitchen, and Tennille and I were left to finish dinner service. It was challenging but very satisfying."
Kevin Cottle
Hometown: Middletown, CT
Occupation: Executive Chef
Favorite Dish to Prepare: Sugar Cane Skewer Shrimp over Local Organic Greens with Thai Sesame-Coconut Vinaigrette
Favorite Moment in "Hell's Kitchen": "The challenge win where we played laser tag in a fighter jet!"
Dave Levey
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Occupation: Executive Chef
Favorite Dish to Prepare: Grilled Halibut Cheeks over Grilled Romaine Hearts with Fresh Ruby Grapefruit and Orange Beurre Blanc Drizzle with Mixed Roasted Baby Beets
Favorite Moment in "Hell's Kitchen": "Sharing the same kitchen as Chef Ramsay and sous chef Scott. To be surrounded by such world-class chefs was a dream come true."
Tennille Middleton
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Occupation: Executive Chef
Favorite Dish to Prepare: Short Shrimp Gumbo and Cheddar Grits
Favorite Moment in "Hell's Kitchen": "When Chef Ramsay told me he was glad I was still in "Hell's Kitchen"."
Suzanne Schlicht
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Sous Chef
Favorite Dish to Prepare: Duck Confit
Favorite Moment in "Hell's Kitchen": "When we had Staff Sergeant Otis James and his family as our guests in "Hell's Kitchen"."
"Hell's Kitchen" is produced by ITV Studios, Inc. (formerly Granada America) in association with A. Smith & Co. Arthur Smith and Kent Weed serve as executive producers.
Araxi Restaurant in Whistler, British Columbia is firmly established as one of Canada's finest restaurants. Located at the base of the spectacular Whistler and Blackcomb peaks and between the bountiful Pacific Ocean and the fertile Pemberton Valley, Araxi's combination of a breathtaking natural setting and local ingredients is unsurpassed. Since opening in 1981, Araxi has changed the face of dining at the mountain, supporting Whistler's long-standing reputation as North America's top ski resort.