If nothing else, Kevin outclassed himself. By being so smug and acting like it was in the bag, while at the same time talking about winning by any means necessary, he only hurt himself. He let his arrogance and self-appointed pedestal get in the way of just focusing on a fair sportsman-like competition.

Like it or not, I believe the cooking ability was fairly close, and Dave's genuine humility, appreciation and respect makes him a better overall candidate and probably played a part in the decision.

I believe that humility is a good trait for someone with room to grow and earning respect of those around them. Neither of them were flawless enough to be a fine dining exec. and I don't believe were ever in competition for that position.

Come on now. Far better? I hate these kinds of generalizations in place of factual info, especially when so grossly incorrect. They both have experience and ability to cook. And arguing palette nothing more than laughable.

I think they had 2 of the best palettes on the show, tho still far from perfect. Dave identified the winning ingredient in the identify and recreate challenge. And funny you mention the spinach, because in the blind taste challenge, Kevin the New England seafood man wrongfully identified CLAMS as SPINACH. Just...wow...by far better palette eh...