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HELL'S KITCHEN FINALE
Tuesday night was the final episode of Hell's Kitchen. In a surprising move Petrozza took Jen onto his cooking team. While Christina had to take on a pissed Matt who was upset over being picked last. Petrozza assembled his team to discuss his menu and strategy for the evening's service but his disorganization quickly left the team scrambling to help him get focused and ready. Except Jen who continued her usual drivel about how she was a much better choose, that she should be in the final two, and that she had more talent then either Petrozza or Christina easily.
Christina meanwhile had everything highly organized and a nice but simple meal that should present lest problems for her impromptu staff. Christina quickly recognized that Matt's ego and unstable attitude could present a problem. So Christina headed off some of the problem right at the start by stroking Matt's ego. Christina told him that she had chosen her Risotto dish because of Matt. This stroked Matt's ego sufficiently enough to motivate him into a team player.
Despite the problems Christina had with the Interior Decorator, she was able to get them redone and the final result left her eating area felling very comfortable looking and inviting. Petrozza's side was okay but the only part that felt inviting was the flower arrangement he used on each table. These were pleasing to the eye and were a nice touch. The fireplace was nice but at same time it also felt a little out of place in the dining area.
During evening service, Petrozza showed great leadership. Early in the service he ran out of ingredients for 2 of his 3 starters. Due to lack of prep on his teams side. Instead of thinking for themselves, they only prepped what was in front of them instead of realizing that this would not be enough and getting more from supplies. Petrozza was quick on his feet and improvised a second appetizer from what they had available in kitchen and wasn't too hard to fix. Giving the guests at least two options to choose from. Jen caused some problems for Petrozza but he kept things under control and had a very good service.
While on Christina's side things started off a little slow but had few problems until the reached the main course. This is when Matt started breaking down again. Christina had to continually prompt Matt and encourage him on. He then started serving raw fish which she had to send back several times before he cooked it properly. She also let out two meals with cold meat that were returned by the costumers which was a small quality goof on Christina's part.
After service was over Petrozza took time to thank each of his chef and give a few hugs and handshakes before heading off to the dorm to await Chef Ramsey's final decision. Christina on the other hand said a bye and quickly left the area. I think she was nervous and apprehensive on the final decision and was distracted.
Chef Ramsey had a tough decision on his hands. Personally both could have run his kitchen, they both are very strong leaders and cooks. Its not often that two final competitors are both great candidates. Usually there is one that has better quality's than the other or had a better overall service then the other. This time he had two people who both were perfect candidates. This time it mostly came down unfortunately to age. Petrozza in his late 40's and Christina in here 20's. Christina just had the longer potential time and youthful potential. I hope Petrozza gets some good job offers from this. He deserves it, he really proved himself a true chef.
Now that Hell's Kitchen has come to end, tune in next week to channel 2 and be sure to check out "I Survived A Japanese Game Show". I think you will find it enjoyable and down right hilarious.
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