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Season 1 – The Chopping Block

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In the highly competitive New York restaurant world, sometimes the stress is enough to kill your appetite, as several teams of chefs are tested in a series of challenges for a shot at the grand prize: opening their very own Manhattan restaurant. Chef Marco Pierre White hosts.
The Chopping Block — Season 1

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Marco Pierre White

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Vincent Pastore

Guest Star

Piers Morgan

Guest

Federico Castelluccio

Guest Star

Mario Batali

Guest Star

David Barbour

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 11, 2009 Two teams of eight compete in culinary challenges; the first competition pits them against each other to create a menu for the chef to judge by the end of day; teams must open restaurants just 48 hours before food critics review them. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 18, 2009 The teams reveal the name and look of their restaurant; each team must host a private party for a fashion designer. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 25, 2009 Each team has to create a dish in one hour for Marco; the teams are surprised to learn that every single diner rated their restaurant with a Zagat rating form. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 19, 2009 The remaining teams must prepare a dish using aphrodisiac ingredients; a famous sommelier tells the winning team how to pair wine with food. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 3, 2009 The contestants must serve dishes to Italian customers, including Vincent Pastore, Federico Castelluccio and Mario Batali. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 10, 2009 The final three teams compete to impress Marco and the diners by re-creating one of Marco's signature dishes. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 17, 2009 The remaining teams are asked to cater an event for food critic Danyelle Freeman and uptown socialites; the teams must completely remake their restaurant in three days. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 24, 2009 The final two couples compete; opening night is filled with celebrities; a winner is determined. Details

Season Info

Executive Producer
David Barbour, Julian Cress
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Reality, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 11, 2009