Tyler reveals his recipe for Maryland's claim-to-fame: Crisp, tender, packed with sweet crabmeat and topped with savory aioli it's the Ultimate Crab Cake. Ultimate Crab Cakes; Roasted Garlic Aioli with Celery Root; Watercress Salad with Roasted Tomato Dressing.
Judges Richard Blais and Marcus Samuelsson are put to the test determining whose crab cakes are the best between cooks and cons. When frozen vegetables must be used to create a winning dish, will it be a piece of cake for the working chefs or will the amateurs have the advantage? Then, it's a booze cruise to the finish, as the secret ingredient of cocktails keeps the judges drunk with power.