The rivalry was formed with the addition of new chef Fabri.
In the JTBC entertainment program 'Street Food Business' aired on the 29th, Ryu Soo-young, Hwang Kwang-hee, Shin Hyun-ji, Bae In-hyuk, and Jeon So-mi showcased their strengthened teamwork by perfectly completing their third business, evoking a sense of pride. Additionally, on the fourth day of business, Michelin-starred chef Fabri joined, starting a competition with Ryu Soo-young and drawing attention.
The members of the bicycle restaurant 'Yori Jori' presented braised short ribs with sherry wine and cheese nurungji, and Iberico pork stir-fried noodles using Iberico pork during their third business. Although there was a brief crisis due to mixed opinions about the baguette served with the braised short ribs, they overcame it with Ryu Soo-young's quick response, rising to fame as a renowned restaurant in Cadiz.
An unusual morning of the fourth day of business dawned, and a new chef joined the bicycle restaurant 'Yori Jori'. He is Fabrizio Ferrari, a Michelin one-star chef for 15 consecutive years from 2005 to 2020, who expressed his ambitious desire to introduce Korean cuisine to as many people as possible rather than cooking for a select few. The dynamic between the original chef Ryu Soo-young and the Michelin chef with 15 years of experience sparked interest.
Fabri showed a cautious approach from the start by scouting staff, choosing Hwang Kwang-hee and Shin Hyun-ji, who have a 'fighting' spirit. Even before joining the team, Fabri displayed his passion by assigning prep homework to Hwang Kwang-hee and Shin Hyun-ji, and the team members worked hard to prepare ingredients to earn the chef's recognition, raising expectations for their future performance.
Fabri even brought traditional Italian pasta-making tools, Chitarra, to showcase 100% handmade jjambbong noodles to the locals in Spain. After a brief moment of confusion as business began in Spain, Fabri raised the tension and adapted. He said, "I was as nervous as when I really started the business," but contrary to his worries, he captivated customers with a spicy yet addictive flavor.
At the same time, Ryu Soo-young, the leader of 'Team Eonamseon', who was running a business right next to Fabri's restaurant, showcased the skills of a Korean chef with authentic Korean cuisine to conquer the local market. He received explosive responses with kimchi fried rice mixed with chorizo and a meat soup set made with kohlrabi. The synergy between the youngest Jeon So-mi, who captivates the audience with even the smallest movements, and Bae In-hyuk, who caused a crush among the locals, led to great success.
Especially from the fourth day of business, a customer evaluation system was introduced, and all menus and services were evaluated candidly through 'evaluation sheets'. The curiosity was piqued as to which team would smile first: 'Team Eonamseon', which boasts unity developed over time and the warmth of home-cooked meals, or 'Team Ferrari', which prides itself on the perfection of a 15-year Michelin chef and its addictive charm. The fierce competition between rivals on the same street provided double the fun and tension.
Meanwhile, at the end of the broadcast, a crisis was foreshadowed for Fabri's team, which had been running smoothly. Unlike the initial momentum, a customer disappearance incident occurred, and complaints about the food being too spicy flooded in. Eventually, Fabri said, "I'm crying. I'm crying because I'm so sad," falling into a mental breakdown. It raises curiosity about whether they can overcome the major crisis that has come since the first day of team formation.
JTBC's 'Street Food Business' airs every Tuesday at 10:40 PM.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
