MasterChef (US) - Thirteenth Season

Wow. Seriously, are you two food snobs?

Gordon, you don't even live in america. What do you know?

Look, here's the question for the table.

Which region has the best cooks?

Take it from a southerner,

The south has the best chili around.

- We know that, okay? - Okay, I agree.

Let me tell you chili. I had the bison chili... Montana.

- Bison? - What are you doing in Montana anyway?

- I was fishing. - Fishing?

- Fishing. - Nice.

Fishing for compliments.

Fishing for...

- There you go. - So honestly, my vote is going to the west.

No, the question is have you ever had Cincinnati chili?

I've never even been to Cincinnati.

Well, you're missing out, okay? 'cause it's a fantastic place.

Why? It's a fly-over place.

No, it's not. I think you're selling people short.

The cooks in the mid west have some tricks up their sleeve, trust me.

I heard the best hamburger comes from California.

- Says who? - Me.

What do you mean? It has avocado on it?

Or it has, like, a soy protein?

They don't even use meat when they make hamburgers in California.

- I'd take a hard pass on that. - I know a bunch of great cooks

In the east coast who would beg to differ. Can I have a french fry?

Look, if you're interested in spending 25 bucks for a burger,

Which is basically ground beef in buns, but...

- You're killing me. - What did I say?

- No. I say no. - Seriously? It's good.

- I say no. Time out. - All right, guys.

Let's settle it once and for all.

Northeast cooks are the best, end of story.

- No! - I don't know about that,

But we're about to find out.

This season on "master chef,"

We're celebrating america's culinary diversity...

The northeast is bringing it. What's up, Brooklyn?

Westside is the best side.

Hell yeah, the best cooks are from the south!

The mid west is best!

This is "master chef: United tastes of america."

- Come on! - ...As cooks from across the nation...

- Let's go, baby! - ...Compete to bring the master chef trophy

Back to their home turf.

I am here to win "master chef!"

- It's a regional rumble... - Come on, south! Y'all got it!

Midwest are owning it tonight.

I think they're a little scared of us.

...Between the best home cooks from all over the u.S.A.

- Look at that technique. - I can throw down in the kitchen right here.

- That does not taste good. - So terrible.

You really wanna lose this thing, huh?

- I messed up. - It's disaster chef!

You've got to start plating!

Nailed it!

- This year... - Turn that over.

- Wow. - ...Where there is more strategy than ever...

- Let's go! - Everybody's out to get you.

It's not all fun and games anymore.

So I'm gonna screw 'em over today.

...It's anyone's ballgame.

- Welcome to dodger stadium. - Who's ready to eat?

Table burgers and finish 'em. Where? Where? Where are the burgers?

- Yo, y'all heard me? - In what world was that helpful?

- Switch! - - But they'll need to work together...

No, not that cream! Put that down.

- Remember, identical plates! - Oh, my god.

- You gotta let me know, okay? - I said it!

- Holy. - ...If they don't want

To go down in flames...

Whomp, whomp, whomp!

Oh!

- Whoo! All right! - All right!

These are firefighters.

Do not bring me an under steak.

Come on, speed up!

So, everyone, all happy customers?

- No. - Raw steak.

Does anyone care in here?

Welcome to hell's kitchen restaurant.

Ice cold in the middle, and it's raw.

Don't ever disrespect me.

- That was insane. - I just don't think you're ready.

- I'm so sorry. - That's the weirdest thing I've ever tasted.

- I think I was doubting myself. - I know you can do better.

It's kind of tough, not gonna lie.

Only one home cook will rise to the top...

- Yeah! - You could serve it in a two star michelin restaurant.

- Thank you. - It's flawless.

You got a home run there.

...And claim the title

Of america's next master chef.

- You cook like a dream. - Thank you.

- This is your moment. - Wow.

This is "master chef: United tastes of america."

Oh, my goodness!

Oh, my gosh. This is so beautiful!

- "Masterchef!" - all right. Midwest.

- Oh! South! - Whoa, what is this?

We got Iowa, baby! Check it out!

- We made it! - Oh, my goodness. This is amazing.

We here! We here!

- This is crazy. - This is insane!

- Yeah! - Nice to meet you.

- How you doing? - Nice to meet you.

What I bring from new Orleans

Is culture, dance, food, flavor, baby!

- Where you guys from? - Brooklyn, new york.

- You live in los angles? - L.A. Local.

I live in woolwich, Maine.

All of these other contestants should watch out for me

Because I wanna show people that we are about more

Than just "lobsta" and blueberries.

- Get her going. Yes. - It's apron time.

Where's the judges? Where's Gordon?

Give me my apron. Gordon?

Gordon!

Let's go.

Thank you so much! Welcome to the amazing master chef kitchen.

- Yes! Thank you, thank you! - Yeah! Yeah!

Now, tonight starts with the master chef auditions.

Yes!

The one thing I've always loved about "master chef"

Is the way that it shows off

How diverse American cuisine can be.

But this season is about more than just finding

The best home cook in america.

We wanna find out once and for all

- Where in america do the best cooks come from? - Oh, baby.

This is "master chef: United tastes of america."

Yeah!

I know you're all extremely proud to be American,

But, come on, let's be honest,

You're just as proud to be from the west...

...From the mid west...

Whoo!

...From the south...

...And the northeast.

Come on!

- Yes! - We are looking for home cooks

That can represent your region

With style and skill, but that's not all.

On each night of the auditions,

You'll compete to earn an apron

Against other cooks from your region.

Now is your big chance to become a hometown hero

And earn the beautiful master chef trophy.

Plus, you'll win the grand prize...

A complete kitchen from viking,

New tools and bakeware from oxo,

And a quarter of a million dollars.

Now it's time to prove that you truly deserve one of these.

The iconic master chef apron.

Your task in the auditions is very simple.

Make us your signature dish inspired by the culture,

The cuisine, and perhaps the heritage of your region.

Tonight we're gonna start with...

...The northeast!

Now, each night we'll be bringing in

A very special guest judge

Who knows that region's cuisine better than anyone.

- Ooh, okay. - Here to represent the northeast,

We have a prolific cookbook author,

A culinary expert,

And a beloved member of the master chef family.

Please welcome back the amazing Daphne oz!

Hey!

Oh!

I'm missing the party out here. Oh, my god.

Welcome back!

Wow. The northeast is near and dear to your heart.

- Yes. - It's really helped shape your career,

But what's so special about it?

I mean, the northeast is a melting pot.

That is one of the most beautiful pieces of being in the northeast

Is you walk four blocks in any direction and you can taste the world.

I think it does keep northeast cooks trying new things,

But holding onto heritage really tightly, too.

And what do you want to see from these contestants tonight?

The food that excites me the most is family food.

What did your family pass onto you?

What gets you excited in the kitchen?

I get goosebumps thinking about it.

- All right! - So good to have you back.

Right, you guys ready?

- Yeah! - Good.

Tonight you'll all have 45 minutes

To cook your delicious signature dishes.

Now to get your hands on those white aprons,

You'll need at least three yeses from the judges.

Your time starts when that clock starts.

Give it your best, okay? We'll see you in the restaurant.

- Good luck. Come on. - Good luck, guys!

Season 13. Welcome back, by the way.

- Thank you. - We have missed you, girl.

I mean, what a way to kick off tonight. Northeast.

You know, I have to ask, season 13, you have seen it all.

What are you looking for this season