It’s all a party when the contestants are asked to put their skills to work on both hors d’oeuvres and spirits. This round focuses on entertaining as the chefs are…
This round’s theme is all about working with limitations. The contestants must create a dish that is not cooked, and then adapt when they’re asked to plan a dish without…
Taking the traditional and turning it on its ear is tonight’s theme. The chefs are asked to make canned food pretty, and then a smaller group must make a “cutting…
This round is all about leftovers and the chefs’ ability to be creative with difficult ingredients. They must make fine cuisine from truly disgusting fare, and then create a multi-course…
Attention to detail will be rated during this round. The chefs are asked to create a tidbit from not so tidbit-y choices, and then must serve a meal to kids…
The 13 remaining contestants are asked to make food for everyday people: beach goers and firemen. Guest Judge: Stephen Bulgarelli. QuickFire Challenge: Create an Original Ice Cream Flavor. T.G.I. Friday’s…
An Asian culinary theme runs through this episode’s challenges. First the contestants put their own twists on sushi, then they work as teams to participate in a charity event. Guest…
Fifteen new contestants are introduced for Top Chef’s second season in Los Angeles by new host Padma Lakshmi. Guest Judge: Harold Dieterle. QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish Using the Flambé…
