The finalists, paired into teams of three, compete at a luxury cinema where they create a menu and a movie trailer for a focus group of movie enthusiasts.
The remaining contestants are given an exotic ingredient and must be able to use their palate to identify and present what it is; the top two winners earn a seat at the judge's table.
A sneak peek at the new season of "Food Network Star," where 12 finalists will battle it out in Food Network's biggest talent competition of the summer.