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If you can't stand the heat, you're not going to last long in Gordon Ramsay's kitchen.
Recaps by Chico & Quisla Alexander, GSNN |
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The Last Supper Last time, Paula and Danny were sent to Atlantic City to compete in their final challenge. Danny, as winner, got to choose who will cook in his restaurant. Danny's team comprised of Ben, Giovanni, and Carol. Paula goes with Andrea, LA, and Lacey. At the end of the hour, Florida will claim one of its own as champion, but will it be the redneck prodigy or the saucy Brazilian? The brigades are brought up to speed while construction continues. Carol thinks that it sucks to be on Danny's team because she wants a woman to win. Ben's excited to get to work, while Giovanni has a chip on his shoulder. Lacey... well, what can be said about her that hasn't been said already? Andrea says that if she gives any negativity on her... wrath's a-comin'. Eight hours to opening, and the kitchens begin prep. Lacey is told to start with the banana creme brulee... and she can't even do that. She has to start over, while both teams have to win the approval of Ramsay before anything can be served. Ben says that Danny's going to get him at full force tonight. Andrea says that she will not let Paula down. The menus... PAULA DANNY Both menus are very similar and very appealing. So even before cooking starts, it's a statistical dead heat. Paula and Danny take Ramsay on a tour of their restaurant. Paula's Sunergy is comforting and beautiful. Danny's Velvet Hammer is bold and rich in color. Albeit rustic. Final words of encouragement. There's no rehearsal. There's no second chance. Ramsay is proud of both of them, but in the end, there can only be one. So for the last time this season... "Jean Philippe... Open Hell's Kitchen!" The rules are different for tonight's service, as each kitchen will serve 13 tables of 50 diners. Customer reviews along with Ramsay's observations will determine who wins their own restaurant at Borgata and $250,000. Danny starts his team very vocal and very vibrant. Paula's kitchen... less so. She has to start the brigade talking to each other and not burning... literally. Danny's trying to get out his first appetizer, as Carol starts getting backed up. Ramsay tells both chefs that they need to get a grip on their standards. Forty-five minutes into service, both kitchens start serving appetizers. Paula's waiting for Andrea to start serving her first entree. This is the first time she's ever cooked halibut... and it shows. Danny's anxious to get his entrees out as well. We're still waiting on potato... and we get it. Paula's finally found her voice, but she's getting screwed on halibut. Danny's also getting screwed on overseasoned sauce. The way he figures... he's only in this for himself. He could care less who wins. Paula's trying to push out entrees... but Lacey's cooking duplicate orders. She thinks that the menus are too complicated. As the night progresses, she just shuts down. Danny's team, though, is working together. This is do or die for him. Two hours into service, Paula finally finds her rhythm. It turns into a race to the finish. Who'll be the first to 50? It's going to be ... DANNY! It doesn't faze Paula one ounce that Danny finished first. She's convinced that she'll finish best. It's going to come down to the customer on this. Ramsay rallies the troops together for the best two services in Hell's Kitchen yet. Unfortunately, only one chef will win. But the winner will not be revealed in the kitchen. Instead, Ramsay says only that the winner... lives in Florida. Both brigades are proud of their chefs. Ben and Andrea say that their respective chefs have it in the bag, while the others say it's a toss-up. Paula says that Danny is the best of the best, but she's done this since she was 10. Danny calls himself a culinary prodigy. Both chefs had their moments and their setbacks. This is going to be a tough decision. But a decision has been made. Paula has excelled. Danny has grown and matured throughout. Whatever happens, both chefs have extraordinary careers in front of them. In front of Danny and Paula, the familiar two doors. The winner's door will open. On Ramsay's count... "One... two... THREE!" A door opens... and the winner of "Hell's Kitchen" season 5 is... DANNY VELTRI! And no one could have been more jubilant than he. The patrons, chefs, and competition salute their new champion with a champagne toast and a new tradition... the Hell's Kitchen Wall of Fame with photos of Ramsay and past winners Michael Wray (season 1), Heather West (season 2), Rock Harper (season 3), and Christina Machamer (season 4). Danny is allowed to post his photo alongside the five. "Danny won Hell's Kitchen because in a very short period of time, he grew more than any other chef I've ever seen. He now has the talent, the maturity, to become a great head chef. Borgata Resort should consider themselves lucky. I know I would." Thanks for reading, and we'll see you back in July for season 6 in Hell. Until then, do me a favor.... (^_^) off out of my kitchen. Ohio Players, play us out... To see this episode in its entirety, go to fox.com/hellskitchen. |
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