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The Best Episodes of The Mind of a Chef Season 4

Every episode of The Mind of a Chef Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Mind of a Chef Season 4!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 1 - Prune
    6.6/10(18 votes)

    #1 - Prune

    S4:E1

    With every chipped plate and hand-written to-do list, Gabrielle Hamilton’s “presence” is all over her NYC restaurant, Prune.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 2 - Garbage
    6.7/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Garbage

    S4:E2

    Having been raised in a large family with many mouths to feed, to then needing to fend for herself from a very young age, Gabrielle Hamilton is the master of utilizing scraps.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 3 - Rome
    7.0/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Rome

    S4:E3

    Explore Gabrielle’s deep love with this ancient city.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 4 - Hunger
    6.8/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Hunger

    S4:E4

    From a very young age, Gabrielle Hamilton was left alone in her home to fend for herself. She rummaged through what was left in the pantry and refrigerator and satisfied her hunger with what she could scavenge. At 16, she moved to New York City where she used her jar of change to feed herself. All her experiences with hunger made her the chef she is today.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 5 - Past
    6.4/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Past

    S4:E5

    It’s an age-old saying, but where you have been is almost as important as where you are going and ultimately makes you who you are today. Gabrielle Hamilton has traveled the country and the world, but sometimes, it’s good to go back to your roots.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 6 - Hustle
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Hustle

    S4:E6

    Surviving the restaurant game for 15 years in New York City takes some major hustle. From lying about her age to get her first dishwasher gig to lying about her tips, getting busted and charged with grand larceny, hustling was the easy part in running a restaurant for Gabrielle Hamilton.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 7 - Napkin
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #7 - Napkin

    S4:E7

    Milan is a meeting ground of both contemporary and classic Italian culture. But what really entices Gabrielle Hamilton are the small details, an embroidered curtain, a classically non-garnished plate, a perfectly folded napkin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 8 - Evolution
    6.4/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Evolution

    S4:E8

    Gabrielle looks long and hard at how she has evolved not only as a chef, but as a writer and restaurant owner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 9 - Fire
    7.0/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Fire

    S4:E9

    Things can change in an instant, as David discovered in July of 2014, when he got a fateful call that his restaurant Manresa had burned nearly to the ground.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 10 - Legacy
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Legacy

    S4:E10

    Food is evolution, and wise chefs never forget from whence they came. A solid foundation allows them to test new boundaries and push things to new limits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 11 - Ocean
    6.6/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Ocean

    S4:E11

    Nothing is more calming or inspiring than the sea, and living in Santa Cruz, David is never far from one of his many muses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 12 - Strawberry
    6.7/10(17 votes)

    #12 - Strawberry

    S4:E12

    A dish is only as good as its ingredients, but an ingredient can also be manipulated in many ways. In this episode, David focuses his attention to the strawberry, at the height of its season during production, to celebrate the summer favorite.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 13 - Balance
    6.6/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Balance

    S4:E13

    For Chef David Kinch, balance in life is as important as balance in a dish. And seeking that balance means walking away form the bustle of the line and demands of running the restaurant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 14 - Restrictions
    7.0/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Restrictions

    S4:E14

    Diners these days can be pickier than ever, and they seem to have no problem telling a chef how to do his or her job. Allergies, self-diagnosed sensitivities and customer “dislikes” have become the bane of several chefs’ existence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 15 - New Orleans
    6.5/10(15 votes)

    #15 - New Orleans

    S4:E15

    When your first restaurant job is Commander’s Palace in New Orleans, you are inevitably destined for great things. As a high school student in New Orleans, David’s eyes were opened by the glamorous Crescent City institution, and a long career in cuisine followed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Mind of a Chef Season 4 Episode 16 - 25 Bites
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    #16 - 25 Bites

    S4:E16

    A perfect tasting menu relies on balance, and on not fatiguing a customer’s palate. Based on that theory, no meal should be more than 25 bites.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Prune" is the best rated episode of "The Mind of a Chef" season 4. It scored 6.6/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/5/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Garbage".