Beachside Brawl

Antonia Lofaso leads a summer showdown to determine which coast does beach food best. East Coast chef Eric Adjepong and West Coast chef Brian Malarkey help their teams through a gauntlet of challenges.

The battles continue as Antonia Lofaso takes the brawl directly onto the beach. Brian Malarkey and Eric Adjepong try to win an advantage for their team with handheld grilled treats.

Antonia challenges the chefs to create summer eats inspired by the Fourth of July. Eric and Brian have a corn shuck-off. The teams create an all-American party platter.

Antonia starts the brawl over game day eats with a double elimination. Two chefs face off in a pizza battle, where the losing chef is eliminated. Eric and Brain draft proteins for their team's best game day dish.

Antonia challenges the chefs to give their summer road trip a culinary upgrade. Brian and Eric face off in a fast-food glow up for the biggest advantage. The teams throw down by creating a coastal-themed roadside picnic.

Antonia Lofaso gets fancy with beach club-worthy cuisine. Eric Adjepong and Brian Malarkey send the chefs to the seafood market for surf and turf dishes, and the two least successful chefs craft upscale appetizers.

The teams create rustic feasts, and two chefs face off over an open flame.

With the ultimate summer getaway worth $25,000 on the line, Antonia challenges the final three to set up a beach shack where they'll serve their best snack before creating a signature dinner.