The Great Food Truck Race Season 2 Episode 2
Introduction
The Great Food Truck Race Season 2 Episode 2 is a culinary competition show that features seven food trucks competing for a grand prize of $100,000. The show is hosted by Tyler Florence, a renowned chef and television host. The second episode of the second season was aired on August 28, 2011.
The Contestants
The seven food trucks that participated in the competition are: Hodge Podge, Lime Truck, Roxy's Grilled Cheese, Seabirds, Sky's Gourmet Tacos, Spice It Up, and The Southern Hospitality BBQ.
The Challenge
In this episode, the contestants had to drive to Santa Fe, New Mexico, and sell their dishes in a farmers' market. The catch was that they had to use only ingredients that were available at the market. The team that made the most profit would win the challenge and be safe from elimination.
The Highlights
The highlights of the episode include:
- Lime Truck's innovative use of heirloom tomatoes in their dishes.
- Roxy's Grilled Cheese's unique take on the classic grilled cheese sandwich.
- Sky's Gourmet Tacos' fusion of Mexican and African-American cuisine.
- The Southern Hospitality BBQ's mouth-watering barbecue dishes.
The Low Points
The low points of the episode include:
- Hodge Podge's lack of creativity in their dishes.
- Seabirds' failure to connect with the customers.
- Spice It Up's disorganized and chaotic service.
The Winner
The winner of the challenge was Lime Truck, who made a profit of $1,500. The team was praised for their creative use of ingredients and their ability to connect with the customers.
The Elimination
The team that was eliminated from the competition was Spice It Up. The judges felt that their service was disorganized and their dishes lacked flavor.
Conclusion
The Great Food Truck Race Season 2 Episode 2 was an exciting and entertaining episode that showcased the culinary skills of the seven food trucks. Lime Truck emerged as the winner of the challenge, while Spice It Up was eliminated from the competition. The next episode promises to be even more thrilling as the remaining six food trucks continue to compete for the grand prize.