First Course Kobe Filet Mignon with King Oyster & Shallot Jus "After my 10 hours of surgery, all I noticed was my jaw was wired shut and still bleeding from the operation. The world in my mind was so dark and cold, almost black."

Second Course Maine Lobster Poached in Butter with Scallop Fried Rice "Twenty-four hours after the surgery, I laid in bed with my mouth all swollen up and in pain. I felt defeated and helpless!"

Third Course Dungeness Crab with Stuffed Fish Mousse, Tamarind Ginger Sauce "A week went by and I was very confused about my surgery and my hope. I feared of never healing again. Like a man lost in the ocean, floating to nowhere, I created this dish of a crab lost in the ocean."

Fourth Course Korean Style Braised Short Ribs with Pickled Daikon & Lotus Roots, Lucas Lewellling Cabernet Sauvignon "A month later, I try to catch up on my business and my life, but got nothing done. I was juggling with too many things. There's an old saying "Jack of all trades, and master of none."

Fifth Course U-12 Prawn on Diver Scallop over Pandan Sauce "Six months later, my swelling came down, I got my face back and my thoughts are clear. I can look at myself through the mirror and am able to overcome obstacles. The taro crisp represents a mirror and I am the Jumbo Prawn overcoming hardship!"

Sixth Course Peking Duck & Bandera Quail Breast with Rainbow Beets "I have confidence again and I believe i can fly. The sky is the limit! Therefore, I did quail with wings pointing up to the sky."

Seventh Course Golden Free Range Venison Osso Bucco with Golden Saffron Risotto & Gremolata in Au Jus "Knowing there were a lot of golden opportunities to continue to network and reconnecting with my old clients, I made golden saffron risotto for my next color."

Eighth Course Kurobuta Prime Ribs with Poached Pear, Cranberry & Port Wine Reduction "Now, I regain my look; I look so handsome that I had to make this dish with pear and apple to show how good I look (LOL)"

Ninth Course Chilean Sea Bass w Wild Corn & Yellow Tomato and Redmon Chardonnay Reduction "Jack is Back! I felt really good, thus using Chilean sea bass with wild corn in this dish to represent me on top of the world!"

Final Course Gateau L' opera w Exotic Fruits & Mini Cheese Cake with Strawberry Coulis "It's all sweet from here! Yay!!!"