Dan: "We have oxtail ragu, tomato concasse. We have a yeasted dumpling, a little Pikliz with cabbage, carrots, scallions."

Judges, behind the scenes

"I think Dan did a great job cooking the oxtail. Pretty rustic, but that's what he wanted it to be." 

"To me, it's a little on the sweet side, but even though the stew is sweet, I think the acid works really well with that." 

"I like the combination together." 

"The dumplings were cooked really well, and I loved it. I really did."

Judges Table

"Dan, your third course. I loved this dish from you, Dan." 

"It was rich. It was unctuous. It's homey. The oxtail was cooked perfectly." 

"Loved the fried Brussels sprouts, loved the pickled carrot. I was happy that you presented something from your heart."