SEASON #1 - WINNER EVERY ESIPODE.

 ESIPODE #1:  Salt in the Wound.

HOST:  Darnell Ferguson.

PRIZE:  $10,000 & a personal treasury of the loser.

JUDGES:  Vary.

JUDGES:  Antonio Lofaso,

                  Brian Malarky.

   MATCH #1:  Chris Oh vs. Wes Lieberher.

- grudges started back when Wes beat Chris in a cooking contest in his own town.

1.  CHRIS OH       Great Food Truck Race S-3           Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA

2.  WES LEIBERHER    contender                             Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA

- Must include ingredients brought in by either chef, Chef Chris: Doenjang & Chef Wes:  Sauerkraut.

  Must cook a Korean comfort dish with 2 different pork chops & both ingredients in 30 minutes.

         WINNER:  K-Town Grudge match is Chris Oh.

MATCH #2:  Robyn Almodovar vs. Zach Roth.

- grudge started about how Robyn trained him & never gave her credit for his success.

1.  ROBYN ALMODOVAR   Hell's Kitchen, Cutthroat Kitchen, etc.                Florida

2.  ZACH ROTH                        contender                                                         Florida.

PRIZE:  $10,000 + prize knife.

- Secret Ingredient:  Robyn - Greek Yogurt & Zach - Bonita Flakes.

- Must make a dish of Surf & Turf using the two ingredients in 30 minutes.

         WINNER - THE FLORIDA FUEDE IS ZACH.

ESIPODE #2:  Defending Domination.

JUDGES:  Shirley Chung,

                  Troy Johnson.

   MATCH #1:  Antonia Lofaso vs. Jet Tila

- grudge started when Jet beat Antonia in Season 2 of the Tournament of Champions.

1.  ANTONIA -    challenger from Top Chef                         Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA

2.  JET -               a judge in many shows                             Palm Beach, FLORIDA

- SECRET WEAPON:  Antonia - Rack of Lamb

                                      Jet - Luffa Squash.

- Create a Noodle dish using the 2 above ingredients in 30 minutes using the Flavor Injector from TOC.

         WINNER:  Antonia - won $10,000

MATCH #2:  Carlos Anthony vs. Brian Malarkey.

- Grudge started as Carlos the one behind Brian & never getting the Glory.

1.  CARLOS -    The Challenger                                 San Diego, CALIFORNIA

2.  BRIAN             Top Chef & The Taste many other     "                 "

PRIZE:  $10,000 + prized possession knife.

SECRET WEAPON:  Carlos - Aji Amarillo hot pepper from Peru,

                                    Brian - Tequila.

- Create a dish of American Comfort food using the 2 ingredients.

          WINNER - CARLOS $10,000.

ESIPODE #3:  Titans of TOC.

JUDGES:  Antonio Lafaso,

                  Marcel Vigneron.

MATCH #1:  Christine Petroni vs. Manet Chauhan.

- Grudge started on Tournament of Champions where Manet beat Christian twice.

1.  CHRISTIAN - Challenger Won Food Network Star                 New York City, NEW YORK

2.  MANET - Winner of TOC S-2                                                  Nashville, TENNESSEE

    PRIZE $10,000 + prized possession knife.

SECRET INGREDIENTS:  Christian - Sharp Provolone Cheese,

                                             Manet - Asafetida, Indian Spice.

- Cook a hometown feast including short ribs in 30 minutes.

       WINNER:  THE TOC GRUDGE MATCH IS CHRISTIAN.

MATCH #2:  Simon Majumar vs. Justin Warner.

- Grudge started as Simon's chef won the most on TOC.

1.  JUSTIN - Winner of Food Network Star                       Rapid City, SOUT DAKOTA

2.  SIMON - Iron Chef & many shows as judges               ------------------

SECRET INGREDIENTS:  Justin - Pepperoni Pizza,

                                              Simon - Garam Masala.

- Create a dish using the two above ingredients and a waffle maker in 30 minutes.

         WINNER - TOC COMMENTATOR IS JUSTIN.

ESIPODE #4:  Iron Chef Showdown.

PRIZE:  $10,000 + their prized possession Knife.

JUDGES:  Aarti Sequeira,

                  Bryan Voltaggio.

MATCH #1:  Drew Brent vs. Claudia Sandoval

- Grudge started when Claudia promised a good posting and never did on Drew's new restaurant.

1.  DREW -      Challenger                                                               San Diego, CALIFORNIA

2.  CLAUDIA -  Winner of MasterChef Season #6.                           -------------------------

SECRET WEAPON - Drew - Fermented Black Bean Garlic Sauce,

                               Claudia - Hoja Santa.

- Must make Mexican Street food using the 2 above ingredients in 30 minutes.

    WINNER:  Social Media Grudge Match is Drew.

MATCH #2:  Shota Nakajima vs. Stephanie Izard.

- Grudge started at the 2017 Iron Chef Gauntlet when Stephanie beat Shota by 10 points.

1.  SHOTA -    Challenger  Top Chef Finalist                                     ------------------------

2.  STEPHANIE -   Winner of Top Chef & Iron Chef.                   Chicago, ILLINOIS

SECRET WEAPON: Shota - Mountain Yams,

                                   Stephanie - Fermented Locust Beans.

- Create a dish using Chocolate Ice Cream and the 2 above ingredients in 30 minutes.

              THE WINNER OF THE IRON CHEF REDEMPTION IS STEPHANIE.

EPISODE #5:  Adding Insult to Injury.

                                JUDGES:

1.  Antonia Lofaso,

2.  Carlos Anthony.

PRIZE:  $10,000 + Prized Possession.

MATCH #1:  Marcel Vigneron vs. Shirley Chung.

- Grudge started on TOC when Shirley made a comment about Marcel's son.

1.  MARCEL -  Challenger  Top Chef Season - 2          Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA

2.  SHIRLEY -    Top Chef finalist                                        "                    "

SECRET WEAPON:  Marcel - Cottage Cheese,

                                    Shirley - Dang Gui.

- Create a Global dish using the 2 ingredients - soup & sandwich in 30 minutes.

              WINNER - Marcel - won the $10,000 + plus Shirley's Knife.

MATCH #2:  Adam Pawlak vs. Declan Horgan

- Grudge started on Hell's Kitchen when Declan did not stand up for Adam & he was eliminated.

1.  ADAM - Challenger                                                              Milwaukee, WISCONSIN

2.  DECLAN                                                                                                    VIRGINIA

SECRET WEAPON:  Adam - Serrano Peppers,

                                   Declan - Nduja.

- Created an elevated diner classic in 30 minutes.

          WINNER - Adam - won the $10,000 + Declan's Knife.

ESIPODE #6:  Runners-Up Match

   JUDGES

1.  Adrienne Cheatham,

2.  Rocco DiSpirito.

MATCH #1:  Nikki Dinki vs. Damaris Phillips

- The grudge started when Damaris won The Next Food Network Star show over Nikki. Season #9.

1.  NIKKI                       Challenger                                                  ---------------

2.  DAMARIS               The Winner                                                 ---------------

PRIZE:  $10,000

SECRET WEAPON:  Nikki - Baby Corn,

                                    Damaris - Sorghum Syrup.

CHALLENGE:  Prepare an Instagram - worthy dish using both ingredients + Potatoe Flakes in 30 minutes.

      WINNER - Damaris.

MATCH #2:  Tom Pizzica vs. Aarti Sequeira

- The Grudge started the same way as Match #1 ( Season #6)

1.  TOM        The Challenger                                                    Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA

2.  AARTI         The Winner                                                       ----------------

PRIZE:  $10,000

SECRET WEAPON - Tom - Canned Cranberry Sauce,

                                    Aarti - Mango Pickle.

CHALLENGE:  Make your Signature Dish in POV (Point of View) in 30 minutes.

             

WINNER - Aarti.

ESIPODE #7:  Hometown SmackDown.

    JUDGES:

1.  Leah Cohen,

2.  Justin Warner.

PRIZE:  $10,000

MATCH #1:  Jonathon Stranger vs. Kevin Lee

GRUDGE STARTED:  Want to prove who's the BEST in Oklahoma City.

1.  JONATHON - Challenger                                            Oklahoma City, OKLAHOMA

2.  KEVIN -                                                                                 "         "           "

SECRET WEAPON:  Jonathon - Huitlacoche,

                                    Kevin - Kimchi.

CHALLENGE:  Fried Fusion Dish using both ingredients in 30 minutes.

    THE WINNER OF THE OKLAHOMA GRUDGE MATCH IS KEVIN.

MATCH #2:  Tracey Shepos Cenami vs. Crista Luedtke

GRUDGE STARTED:  On Guy's Grocery Game Show.  Each won many times but never competed against the other.

1.  TRACEY - Challenger Won GGG 5 times                                        Sonoma County, CALIFORNIA 

2.  CRISTA -            Won GGG   won 8 times                                            "             "              "

SECRET WEAPON:  Tracey - Preserved Lemons,

                                     Crista - Castelvetrano Olives.

CHALLENGE:  Wine Country.

- Use both ingredients plus must use something that is white in 30 minutes.

   THE WINNER OF WINE COUNTRY IS CRISTA.

ESIPODE #8:  Unfinished Business.

JUDGES:

   1.  Maneet Chauhan, TOC Winner Season #2,

   2.  Crista Luedtke.

PRIZE:  $10,000

MATCH #1:  Aaron May vs.  Ilan Hall.

GRUDGE STARTED:  Worked for the same New York City finest restaurant for 20 years and never got the attention.

1.  AARON - Challenger -won GGG 10 times.                                             New York City, NEW YORK

2.  ILAN -   Winner of Season #2 Top Chef.                                                          "                    "

SECRET WEAPON - Aaron - American Cheese,

                                    Ilan - Rose Petals.

CHALLENGE:  Create a meat and Vegetable Spanish Tapas using both ingredients in 30 minutes.

   WINNER - Aaron - won $10,000.

MATCH #2:  Davonte Bolden vs. Randy Pasch 

GRUDGE STARTED:  When Davonte wanted open a restaurant Randy got cold feet and disappeared.

1.  DAVONTE - The Challenger.                                                                     --------------------

2.  RANDY -                                                                                                     Louisville, KENTUCKY

SECRET WEAPON:  Davonte - Cream Soda,

                                    Randy - Finger Limes.

CHALLENGER:  Create a Sweet & Savory dish using both ingredients in 30 minutes.

              WINNER:  Davonte won $10,000.

ESIPODE #9:  When Egos Erupt. 

JUDGES:  1.  Catherine McCord,

2.  Adrienne Cheatham.

MATCH #1:  Chad Rosenthal vs. Viet Pham.

GRUDE STARTED:  On the Food Network Star Show when Viet beat Chad with a Fried Chicken dish.

1.  CHAD ROSENTHAL - The Challenger                                       Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA

2.  VIET PHAM                                                                                   -----------------------

SECRET WEAPON:  Chad - Dill Pickle Juice,

                                    Viet - Durian (Fruit).

CHALLENGE:  Make a Fried Chicken Dish with 2 sides & use both ingredients in 30 minutes.

     WINNER:  The Fred Chicken Grudge Match is Viet & won $10,000.

MATCH #2:  Chris Coleman vs. Travis Myers

GRUDGE STARTED:  In North Carolina Cooking Event in 2018, Chris lost to Travis by 1 point & been envious since.

1.  CHRIS COLEMAN   The Challenger                                               Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA

2.  TRAVIS MYERS      Executive Chef                                       Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA

SECRET WEAPON:  Chris - North Carolina Oysters,

                                    Travis - Hazelnuts.

CHALLENGE:  Create an Upscale Southern Dish using both ingredients plus Sweet Potato pie in 30 minutes.

   WINNER:  Chris won $10,000.

ESIPODE #10: In-House Beef.

JUDGES:  Aarti Sequeira,

2.  Brooke Williamson.:

PRIZE:  $10,000

MATCH #1:  Davidlee Kichen vs. Derrick Bivens.

GRUDGE STARTED: both started a food truck business but couldn't agree on decisions.

1.  DAVIDLEE - Challenger                                                              Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA

2.  DERRICK                                                                                          "                     "

SECRET WEAPON:  Davidlee - Cognac,

                                    Derrick - Eggplant.

CHALLENGE: Make a Burger & side using both ingredients in 30 minutes.

   WINNER:  The Billionaire Burger Boyz Grudge Match is Derrick - Who won $10,000.

MATCH #2:  Johnny Miele vs. Bryan Voltaggio.

GRUDGE STARTED:  Johnny was a pastry chef then moved up to savory, but Bryan never gave him credit for it.

1.  JOHNNY - The Challenger.                                                     Orlando, FLORIDA

2.  BRYAN - Top Chef runner-up.                                                 Frederick, MARYLAND

SECRET WEAPON:  Johnny - Lavender.

                                    Bryan - Yuzu Juice.

CHALLENGE:  Make a high-end savory dish that incorporates both ingredients in 30 minutes.

THE WINNER IS:  Bryan - won $10,000.

EPISODE #11:  Battle Italiano.

   JUDGES:

1.  Joe Santos

2.  Antonio Lofaso.

MATCH #1:  Gabriella Baldwin vs.  Mauro Querio

GRUDGE STARTED:  When the city of Detroit claimed Gabriella an Italian chef & Mauro claims she wasn't born or lived in Italy.

1.  GABRIELLA - Challenger                                                               Detroit, MICHIGAN

2.  MAURO                                                                                                "           "

SECRET WEAPON - Gabriella - Gochujang,

                                    Mauro - Prosciutto.

CHALLENGE:  Create a Seafood dish using both ingredients in 30 minutes.  Both are fixing Cioppino.

   WINNER:  BATTLE ITALIANO IS:  Gabriella & won $10,000.

Match #2:  Eric Greenspan vs. Rocco DiSpirito.

GRUDGE STARTED:  over 20 yrs. ago when Eric worked with Rocco & they got into a disagreement & Eric left without telling Rocco.

1.  ERIC - Challenger                                                                                 Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA

2.  ROCCO                                                                                                        "                     "

SECRET WEAPON:  Eric - Black Truffle,

                                    Rocco - Japanese Uni.

CHALLENGE: The audience picked Fine Dining in 35 minutes using both ingredients & also, Lime. Leaf.

    WINNER: All-Star Battle is Eric & who won $10,000.