It's a battle of the South vs. Southwest as Chef Charlie Loomis of Chattanooga faces off against Chef Israel Rivera from Albuquerque, N.M., for a shot at Bobby Flay. Food Network's Giada De Laurentiis gets assistance from actress Betsy Brandt as they try to pester Bobby into a loss.

Food Network Star winner Christian Petroni joins forces with Chef Carla Hall to take down Bobby Flay, and they brings two dynamic chefs who have mastered the food of his motherland, Italy. Chefs Daniele Uditi and Chris Thompson are both ready to hear the judges say, "That's amore!," when they beat Bobby.