The Chopped judges are hitting the kitchen after hours, where in the first round, they must work "watermelon brains" and chocolate-covered bugs into some spooky Halloween-themed desserts. Trash-talking leads to ingredient thievery in round two as they attempt to reinterpret grandma's meatloaf, and in round three, a French custard proves very tricky to incorporate into appetizers.
Ina's in Brooklyn checking out classics with the volume turned up. First, the Mile End Deli where they're shaking things up on classic Chopped Liver and then Ina makes Bratwurst at Prime Meats Restaurant. She takes a trip around the Smorgasburg market where she buys Cheese Cakes and then back home she's making French Flageolet Beans.
Ina's checking out the hot spots everyone's talking about, starting at The Meatball Shop, where she makes their signature Smash Meatball Sandwich. Then Ina meets a friend for fondue in Cafe Select, a speakeasy-style bar. At All Good Things market, Ina arranges flowers French-style. Back at home it's Cinnamon Baked Doughnuts and Coffee inspired by her adventures.