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When top restaurateurs are in need of an executive chef, they turn to Anne Burrell. To find the right fit, Anne puts chef candidates through the toughest job interview of their lives.

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    Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 1 Episode 1 - Re-Branding a Restaurant
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    #1 - Re-Branding a Restaurant

    S1:E1

    Mucho Ultima in Manhattan Beach, Calif., is looking for a new executive chef to help re-brand it as a destination restaurant. Anne Burrell brings in four chefs. First, she tests their knowledge of Mexican chiles, then the chefs are tasked to reinvent the taco. The two chefs that remain are each handed the keys to the restaurant for one dinner service. One chef struggles to keep pace in the kitchen while the other runs out of ingredients in service. Only one gets the job and becomes Mucho's next executive chef.

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  2. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 1 Episode 2 - Venice Beach Icon
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    #2 - Venice Beach Icon

    S1:E2

    Iconic Venice Beach Restaurant James' Beach hasn't had a steady executive chef in five years. Anne brings four top candidates that she feels have the chops to stay long-term. Each chef must reinterpret modern comfort food for the health-conscious community of Venice Beach. When two chefs are each handed the keys to the restaurant for a dinner service, one chef juggles the stress while catering to demands of celebrity clientele, and the other breaks down under the time constraints. In the end, only one chef earns the prestigious position of James' Beach's new executive chef.

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  3. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 1 Episode 3 - David Burke, Fromagerie
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    #3 - David Burke, Fromagerie

    S1:E3

    When legendary chef and restaurateur David Burke needs an executive chef for his restaurant Fromagerie in Rumson, N.J., Anne Burrell brings in four candidates she thinks can make the grade. David is looking for a chef who can blend with his staff and cook along the lines of his own trademark, whimsical style. David tests the chefs on ingredient utilization and then asks them to create their own theme night. When two are selected to run the restaurant for one dinner service, one chef battles their shyness to step up as a leader while the other has to course correct halfway through service to save their chances. Only one gets the job and becomes Fromagerie's next executive chef.

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  4. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 1 Episode 4 - The Re-Launch
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    #4 - The Re-Launch

    S1:E4

    Todd English's Olives, located in the heart of Manhattan, has just gone through a major renovation and needs a new executive chef to lead the re-launch. Anne brings a diverse group of candidates to compete for the position. The chefs are tested on their knowledge and use of spices and then told to dash to the farmers' market to create seasonal handmade pasta. Two chefs are dismissed and the final two are handed the keys to the restaurant for the most eventful dinner services yet. After both chefs struggle to keep up with the demands of a New York kitchen, Todd makes an unexpected decision and one chef walks away with the coveted title of executive chef.

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  5. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 1 Episode 5 - Legendary NYC Steakhouse
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    #5 - Legendary NYC Steakhouse

    S1:E5

    Anne brings in four candidates to compete for the next executive chef position at Old Homestead, the oldest steakhouse in New York. The owners are looking for a chef who can help them evolve with the changing neighborhood while keeping what has made Old Homestead successful for generations. The four candidates are tested on their creative butchering when they're asked to create a custom cut of meat. Then the remaining three come up with new and profitable side dishes for Old Homestead's menu. When the final two chefs are each handed the keys to this legendary restaurant for one dinner service, one chef takes a risk and gives Old Homestead a dramatic twist, while the other maintains a firm grasp on the traditional model of what a steakhouse is expected to be. The Sherry Brothers struggle to decide which candidate is the right fit to lead this legendary establishment.

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  6. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 1 Episode 6 - Boston Hot Spot
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    #6 - Boston Hot Spot

    S1:E6

    The MET Back Bay restaurant in Boston needs a new executive chef, and four candidates vie for the job. They are each tasked with creating a signature burger, and then prepare as many entrées as they can in 45 minutes.

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  7. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 2 Episode 1 - Italian Empire
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    #7 - Italian Empire

    S2:E1

    Tuscan Kitchen is a massive restaurant that is looking for a new executive chef who can handle volume while maintaining their dedication to scratch cooking.

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  8. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 2 Episode 2 - Sunset Strip Icon
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    #8 - Sunset Strip Icon

    S2:E2

    Legendary restaurant, Mirabelle, on the Sunset Strip has just completed a renovation and is struggling to find an executive chef that can help them complete their new vision.

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  9. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 2 Episode 3 - The Gastro Pub
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    #9 - The Gastro Pub

    S2:E3

    Sea Dog Steak & Ale is looking for an executive chef who can create cutting-edge "gastro pub" cuisine.

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  10. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 2 Episode 4 - Puerto Rican Paradise
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    #10 - Puerto Rican Paradise

    S2:E4

    Puerto Rico's late-night hot spot, Oceano, is looking for an executive chef to expand their menu. Anne Burrell brings in four candidates who are challenged to create two dishes.

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  11. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 2 Episode 5 - Texas-Sized Operation
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    #11 - Texas-Sized Operation

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    Anne Burrell brings in four candidates for the executive chef job at Abels on the Lake, a 10,000 square foot restaurant in Austin, Texas. The chefs are tested of their use of local ingredients and ability to handle quantity.

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  12. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 2 Episode 6 - Welcome to New York
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    #12 - Welcome to New York

    S2:E6

    Richard, the owner of Zengo restaurant, needs a new executive chef who can handle the intensity of a high-volume kitchen in the heart of New York. Anne Burrell brings four candidates who are tested on their ability.

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  13. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 2 Episode 7 - An Interview to Remember
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    #13 - An Interview to Remember

    S2:E7

    Chef Anne Burrell brings in four candidates to compete for the dream job of executive chef at Culina Modern Italian restaurant in the heart of Los Angeles. The chefs are asked to create a pizza using seafood and a four-ingredient dish.

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  14. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 2 Episode 8 - Not a Day at the Beach
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    #14 - Not a Day at the Beach

    S2:E8

    Husband and wife Fred and Cheryl De Angelo are looking for a new executive chef for their restaurant, Ola, located on the famed north shore of Oahu.

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  15. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 2 Episode 9 - Meat Me in Cincinnati
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    #15 - Meat Me in Cincinnati

    S2:E9

    Jeff Ruby is in desperate need of a new executive chef for his flagship steakhouse, the Precinct. Anne Burrell brings Jeff four candidates who are tasked with creating a high-end steak dish using inexpensive cuts of meat.

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  16. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 2 Episode 10 - French Connection
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    #16 - French Connection

    S2:E10

    Restaurateurs Kevin and Stacey need an executive chef for their restaurant, French Brasserie. Anne Burrell brings them four candidates. The chefs are tasked with creating sweet and savory crepes and then a dish using rabbit.

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  17. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 2 Episode 11 - The Austrian Wirsthaus
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    #17 - The Austrian Wirsthaus

    S2:E11

    Kurt Guttenbrunner needs an exec. chef for Blaue Gans, Anne Burrell helps.

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  18. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 2 Episode 12 - A Family Affair
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    #18 - A Family Affair

    S2:E12

    New York landmark Victor's Cafe needs a new executive chef to continue their philosophy on Cuban cuisine. The 4 chefs Anne Burrell brings create their own Adobo Blend and then cook a classic and nuevo version of a Cuban dish.

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  19. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 2 Episode 13 - Jet-Set Clientele
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    #19 - Jet-Set Clientele

    S2:E13

    Miami's Nikki Beach needs an executive chef to head up their new Ibiza, Spain location. The candidates Anne Burrell bring are tasked with creating a platter for guests to share and create an elegant seafood dish for the evening.

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  20. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 3 Episode 1 - Beachside Bistro
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    #20 - Beachside Bistro

    S3:E1

    After a multi-million dollar upgrade, the exclusive Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, Calif., is searching for a new Executive Chef for their restaurant, The Bistro. Anne Burrell brings four candidates who will be tested on their ability to combine fresh land and sea ingredients into dishes worthy of this world-class resort.

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  21. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 3 Episode 2 - Chef Showdown at Le Cirque
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    #21 - Chef Showdown at Le Cirque

    S3:E2

    Four chefs compete at the legendary New York restaurant Le Cirque for an executive chef position at its sister restaurant Circo in Abu Dhabi. Anne brings in four candidates who must show that they can marry Le Cirque's famed Italian cuisine with the Middle Eastern flavors of Abu Dhabi.

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  22. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 3 Episode 3 - Punk Rock Gastrobrewery
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    #22 - Punk Rock Gastrobrewery

    S3:E3

    Abigaile Restaurant in Hermosa Beach, Calif., is a beachside gastrobrewery with a punk-rock attitude. Anne Burell brings in four creative chefs looking to take the reigns as the restaurant's Chef de Cuisine.

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  23. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 3 Episode 4 - Brick Oven Battle
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    #23 - Brick Oven Battle

    S3:E4

    Chef Anne Burrell comes to the aid of the owners of Tavern 1757 in Derby, Conn., who are seeking an Executive Chef to help transform their restaurant into the rustic Italian hot spot of their dreams.

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  24. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 3 Episode 5 - Boston Bay Battle
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    #24 - Boston Bay Battle

    S3:E5

    One of Boston's most successful restaurant chains, Salvatore's, is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee operations at multiple establishments and create fresh new menu items.

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  25. Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Season 3 Episode 6 - Wine Country Clash
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    #25 - Wine Country Clash

    S3:E6

    Food sizzles and tempers flare as four chefs vie for an Executive Chef post at The Pear Southern Bistro, in California's Napa Valley.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Re-Branding a Restaurant" is the best rated episode of "Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/28/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Venice Beach Icon".