The chefs shift gears and head north to Bologna where they tackle the local favorite, tortellini. Tempers flare between two chefs over past grievances and one of contestants is intent on taking a teammate down. Paul Bartolotta serves as local food expert.

Exotic Thai markets and muddy rice paddies overwhelm one contestant, throwing her off course. The chefs hit the Thai streets to convince skeptical locals that their food is authentic.

The adventure continues as the contestants are forced to face "The Demon chef" and his gastronomically innovative cuisine. A teammate's lack of passion brings one contestant to a breaking point.