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Tips from the Kitchen
Distractions back home could cause some chefs to take their eyes off the prize. In this competition, focus is a key ingredient.
Letter from the Editor
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Malarkey's Power Ranking
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Cooking School
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| Week | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | No activity this week | 0 |
| Week 2 | Helps a competitor | +3 |
| Talks back at elimination | -2 | |
| Wins the Elimination Challenge | +6 | |
| Week 3 | First chef in the Top Chef kitchen | +1 |
| Wins the Elimination Challenge | +6 | |
| Makes a dessert | +5 | |
| Week 4 | Featured in a "coming up next" clip | +3 |
| In the top group at elimination, but doesn't win | +4 | |
| First chef in the Top Chef kitchen | +1 | |
| Featured commenter about guest judge | +3 | |
| Gets bleeped | -1 | |
| Week 5 | In the bottom group at elimination, but not eliminated | -4 |
| First chef in the Top Chef kitchen | +1 | |
| Talks back at elimination | -2 | |
| Week 6 | Gets bleeped | -1 |
| Helps a competitor | +3 | |
| First chef in the Top Chef kitchen | +1 | |
| Week 7 | Featured in a "coming up next" clip | +3 |
| Makes a dessert | +5 | |
| Gets bleeped | -1 | |
| Week 8 | In the bottom group at elimination, but not eliminated | -4 |
| Week 9 | Judges say dish is over or underseasoned | -2 |
| In the top group at elimination, but doesn't win | +4 | |
| MVC: This week's Most Valuable Chef | +4 | |
| Gets bleeped | -1 | |
| Week 10 | Talks back at elimination | -2 |
| In the bottom group at elimination, but not eliminated | -4 | |
| Seen eating at home | +1 | |
| Gets bleeped | -1 | |
| Kisses another cheftestant | +1 | |
| Week 11 | In the top group at elimination, but doesn't win | +4 |
| Seen eating at home | +1 | |
| Helps a competitor | +3 | |
| Featured commenter about guest judge | +3 | |
| Week 12 | Wins the Elimination Challenge | +6 |
| Makes a dessert | +5 | |
| Featured in a "coming up next" clip | +3 | |
| Gets bleeped | -1 | |
| MVC: This week's Most Valuable Chef | +4 | |
| Kisses another cheftestant | +1 | |
| Week 13 | Kisses another cheftestant | +1 |
| Eliminated | -6 | |
| Week 14 | No activity this week | 0 |
Strengths
Born and schooled in Italy, Fabio brings a European perspective to the States
Weaknesses
Is the American palate ready for what Fabio has to offer?
Fabio is the Owner and Executive Chef of Café Firenze Italian Restaurant and Martini Bar, one of the most recognized restaurants in Ventura County. Born and raised in Florence, Italy, he has traveled across Europe and is trained in classic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. He incorporates Italian, French and Spanish influences in his dishes and believes that cooking is a craft. He is currently working on opening the Firenze4Kids Foundation, which will emphasize the promotion of health and wellness for kids through good nutrition and will also launch kidshealthcafe.com, the largest informative resource library available online, designed to enhance a healthy and safe lifestyle for children. Additionally, Fabio also works as William Shatner's private chef.