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Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/28/2012
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 - Venice Beach Icon
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/1/2012
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 - David Burke, Fromagerie
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/5/2012
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 - The Re-Launch
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/12/2012
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 - Legendary NYC Steakhouse
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/19/2012
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 - Boston Hot Spot
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/26/2012
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 - Italian Empire
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/31/2013
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 - Sunset Strip Icon
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/7/2013
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 - The Gastro Pub
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/14/2013
Sea Dog Steak & Ale is looking for an executive chef who can create cutting-edge "gastro pub" cuisine.
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#10 - Puerto Rican Paradise
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/17/2013
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 - Texas-Sized Operation
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/21/2013
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 - Welcome to New York
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/28/2013
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 - An Interview to Remember
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/7/2013
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 - Not a Day at the Beach
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/14/2013
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 - Meat Me in Cincinnati
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/28/2013
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 - French Connection
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 4/4/2013
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 - The Austrian Wirsthaus
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 4/11/2013
Kurt Guttenbrunner needs an exec. chef for Blaue Gans, Anne Burrell helps.
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#18 - A Family Affair
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 4/18/2013
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 - Jet-Set Clientele
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 4/25/2013
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 - Beachside Bistro
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 8/1/2013
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 Showdown at Le Cirque
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 8/8/2013
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 - Punk Rock Gastrobrewery
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 8/15/2013
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 - Brick Oven Battle
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 8/22/2013
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 - Boston Bay Battle
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 8/29/2013
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 - Wine Country Clash
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 9/5/2013
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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The Worst Episodes of Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell
Every episode of Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell!
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Worst Episodes Summary
"Re-Branding a Restaurant" is the worst rated episode of "Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/28/2012. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Venice Beach Icon".
