Culinary Crossroads Page 266 Episodes

EP 21-A New Stage
Leo is offered the deed to a tavern by Mr. Alistair in exchange for half the annual revenue until the deed's worth is covered, providing a fresh start for him and Iris.Will Leo's grand opening plan be as successful as he claims?

EP 22-Awkward Intimacy
Leo and Iris share a moment of vulnerability as they navigate their complicated feelings for each other, with Iris expressing her gratitude and desire for a deeper connection on her own terms.Will Leo and Iris finally confront their growing feelings for each other, or will external forces tear them apart?

EP 23-Grand Opening Chaos
The Iris Pavilion opens to great fanfare, with Master Leo receiving praise for his culinary skills and business acumen, but the celebration is disrupted by a group of uncooperative patrons causing trouble in the dining hall.Who are these mysterious troublemakers, and what is their true motive for disrupting the grand opening?

EP 24-Debt and Deception
Leo, now the boss of The Iris Pavilion, faces his past as Tyr confronts him about unpaid gambling debts and threatens to take Iris, revealing a dark history between them and escalating tensions.Will Leo be able to protect Iris from Tyr's ruthless demands?

EP 25-The Debt and the Savior
Leo, formerly known as Hugh, faces Tyr, the loan shark he once owed gambling debt to, during the opening of his new tavern. The situation escalates until Mr. Alistair steps in, revealing Leo had saved his sister's life, forcing Tyr to back down and leave.Will Leo's past continue to haunt him as he tries to build a new life?

EP 26-Rumors and Rivalry
Hugh's restaurant faces a crisis as rival eateries spread damaging rumors, causing a significant drop in customers and threatening the business's survival.Will Hugh be able to counter the rumors and save his restaurant from ruin?

EP 27-Open Kitchen Plan
Hugh (Leo 'The Hound') decides to counter rumors about his restaurant's hygiene and ingredient freshness by transforming the kitchen into an open, transparent space where customers can witness the cooking process and select fresh ingredients themselves.Will Hugh's bold move silence the rumors and restore his restaurant's reputation?

EP 28-The Fallout of a Failed Plan
In this episode, the repercussions of Miles's loose lips are revealed as Alistair discovers Autumn's true identity, leading to the collapse of a three-year plan to infiltrate Morgan Manor. Silas reprimands Victor for the failure, emphasizing the importance of their hidden status due to past events. Silas then assigns Victor a critical new mission: winning the upcoming West End Cook-Off and subsequently heading to the Capital City for further instructions.Will Victor succeed in the West End Cook-Off and what awaits him in the Capital City?

EP 29-Desperation at the Iris Pavilion
Hugh, posing as Leo 'The Hound', faces skepticism from customers about the freshness of his perch soup and the sudden changes at the Iris Pavilion, as rumors and doubts threaten the restaurant's survival.Will Hugh's culinary skills be enough to save the Iris Pavilion from its looming downfall?

EP 30-The West End Cook-Off Challenge
Leo decides to participate in the dangerous West End Cook-Off to prove his culinary skills and dispel the rumors surrounding him, despite warnings about the shady characters involved.Will Leo's gamble at the West End Cook-Off pay off or will he face unforeseen dangers?

EP 31-The Cook-Off Challenge
Chef Leo, determined to save the Iris Pavilion, decides to enter a dangerous Cook-Off competition to win the title of the best chef and restore the pavilion's reputation. With the help of a secret entrance and a mysterious item for protection, the team prepares to face the challenge together.Will Chef Leo's culinary skills be enough to win the Cook-Off and save the Iris Pavilion?

EP 32-The Cook-Off Gamble
Hugh, disguised as Leo 'The Hound', decides to enter the dangerous West End Bazaar's Cook-Off Challenge to save The Iris Pavilion and secure a better future for Iris, despite her concerns for his safety.Will Hugh's culinary skills be enough to win the deadly Cook-Off Challenge and protect Iris?

EP 33-The Cook-Off Challenge
Leo, representing the Iris Pavilion, faces initial rejection at the Cook-Off due to rumors but stands his ground, ultimately securing his entry ticket with a mix of humility and defiance, while an unknown observer seems to recognize him, hinting at deeper connections.Who is the mysterious figure that recognized Leo, and what does their presence mean for his future at the Cook-Off?

EP 34-The Masked Foodie's Challenge
Leo, a self-taught cook, faces skepticism from professional chefs as he enters the West End Cook-Off, while behind the scenes, a mysterious masked foodie and a suspicious ingredient swap hint at deeper manipulations in the competition.Will Leo uncover the secret behind the ingredient swap before it's too late?

EP 35-The Unexpected Ingredient
Chefs compete in a challenge where they must use randomly assigned ingredients, with Chef Leo receiving the difficult-to-handle pork kidneys, putting his culinary skills to the test.Will Chef Leo be able to transform the challenging pork kidneys into a winning dish?

EP 36-The Underdog's Challenge
In a high-stakes culinary competition, Leo 'The Hound' faces ridicule and doubt as he prepares an unconventional dish with pork kidneys and wild greens, while his competitors mock his choice of ingredients and skills.Will Leo's daring dish prove his critics wrong and secure his place in the competition?

EP 37-The Offal Challenge
The chefs face skepticism as they prepare unconventional dishes, with doubts raised about using pork offal to impress the judges through style rather than substance.Will the unconventional ingredients and flashy techniques be enough to win over the judges?

EP 38-The Underdog's Challenge
Chef Mason's braised pork impresses everyone, but Leo refuses to back down, setting the stage for a culinary showdown where street cooking faces off against high-end cuisine.Will Leo's humble street food prove to be a match for Chef Mason's refined dish?

EP 39-The Underdog's Triumph
In a heated culinary competition, Leo 'The Hound' surprises everyone by transforming humble pork kidney into a dish that evokes nostalgia and wins over skeptical judges, proving his exceptional skills against all odds.Will Leo's culinary prowess be enough to overcome the deeper challenges lurking in the shadows?

EP 40-Unexpected Victory
In the first round of the culinary competition, Master Leo surprises everyone by winning first place with his pork offal dish, beating out classic dishes like West Lake Vinegar Fish and Crystal Sugar Hasma, sparking outrage and accusations of rigging among the other chefs.Will Master Leo's unconventional victory hold up under scrutiny in the next round?
