Phillip "Ippy" Aiona

The finalists have to film their own promotional videos without the support of their producers.

Food Network Star hopefuls must create their very own Pop-Up restaurant in the first challenge.

The finalists split into teams to take tourists on a tour of a different neighborhood in NYC.

The 13 remaining finalists team up to create their best sweet concoction, Chopped-style.

The finalists have to "make over" a bland dish for the most fashionable crowd on the planet.

Each finalist must elevate iconic food-court food while adapting to the limitations of a kiosk.