Karen Joseph Adcock

Sydney visits a high-end restaurant to research techniques and reconnects with an old colleague, Chef Nayia. They bond over the frustrations of being Black women in the culinary world and the history of soul food, but the conversation turns somber when Nayia warns Sydney about the dangers of not protecting her intellectual property in a partnership.

Claire calls Carmy to confront him about giving her a fake phone number, leading to a playful and awkward exchange. Despite his initial panic and social anxiety, Carmy agrees to help her move items into storage, marking a rare moment of personal connection outside of his kitchen life.