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Were down to the single digits, folks!

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The returning contestant is…(drumroll kindly)…Jamie Tran!

Its so good to have her bubbly energy back in the kitchen, and the other chefs agree.

I dont think Ive ever seen a group of chefs more excited to see another competitor, Padma says.

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Shota wins the challenge with his braised fish head.

For the Elimination Challenge, the contestants are giving back.

World Central Kitchen is very simple.

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We dont wait: We show up, and we start feeding.

They are truly heroes doctors, nurses, all these people.

Theyre not thinking about themselves or their families.

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Theyre putting the sick person first.

On the bottom are Avishar, Maria, and Chris.

Avishar ends up getting the boot; his dish was Bengali-style beef curry with cauliflower and basmati rice.

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Well miss you, Avishar!

Episode 8: Restaurant Wars

Its Restaurant Wars week, yall!

The contestants are split into two teams of four.

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After a brief planning session, the teams drive all over Portland to purchase their ingredients and restaurant decor.

On the big day, everyone is stressed out and theres tension in both teams.

Meanwhile, back at Penny, things are less organized.

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The judges can sense more disagreements in the kitchen, and they criticize the order of the seven courses.

Meanwhile, the four members of Penny are on the chopping block.

Im super happy that I did this.

note: After publication of this article, reports of misconduct regarding contestant Gabe Erales surfaced.

you could find more information about the allegationshere.

Welcome back to normal?

Portland has never really been normal.

Its a city thats perfectly imperfect.

A place where possible is still possible.

Its James Beards hometown and Americas culinary epicenter, filled withfood carts, farmers markets and award-winning restaurants.

Portland may not be for everyone, but its definitely for you.

Welcome to the new not-normal.

Welcome to Portland.Plan your visittoday.