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Recap: Top Chef DC Finale, And The Winner Is...

Another year, another city, another Top Chef finale! The competition was fierce as the final three contestants cooked their hearts out for the judges in Singapore. Who won the title of Top Chef, and who just went home empty handed? It's all ahead in this week's recap! [Warning: Spoilers ahead!] More

Recap: Top Chef DC Finale, Part 1

This week on Top Chef, the final four headed to Singapore to compete in part one of the finale. They cooked street food and experienced the local scene before catering an event hosted by Food & Wine. The competition was incredibly intense, and the judges found themselves splitting hairs during the elimination. Who moved on? Who went home? And how much does Angelo love black cockles? It's all ahead in this week's recap! [Warning: Spoilers ahead!] More

Recap: Top Chef DC, Episode 12, Gastro-nauts

Another week, another episode of Top Chef! This time, the final five paired food and wine before heading to NASA to prepare meals for astronauts. And in case that wasn't exciting enough, Padma and Tom were joined by Eric Ripert, Anthony Bourdain, and Buzz Aldrin. Who got kicked off the show? How many corny space puns did the hosts drop? Who won a car? And how many times did Bourdain and Ripert look like they wanted to kill each other? It's all ahead in this week's recap! [Warning: Spoilers ahead!] More

Recap: Top Chef DC, Episode 11, Ballpark Challenge

This week on Top Chef, the top six tried to impress seafood-master Rick Moonen, and whipped up some high end concession food at the brand new Washington Nationals Stadium. Who struck out, who hit it out of the park, and what the heck is up with Angelo's mysterious Russian bride? It's all ahead in this week's recap! [Warning: Spoilers ahead!] More

Recap: Top Chef DC, Episode 10, CIA Challenge

Last time on Top Chef, Kenny went home after disappointing the judges with his dishes during Restaurant Wars. This week, the final seven tackled the difficult mystery box challenge and disguised familiar dishes for the CIA. Who survived? Who choked? And what the heck are ramps, anyway? It's all ahead in this week's recap! [WARNING: Spoilers ahead!] More

Recap: Top Chef DC, Episode 9, Restaurant Wars

It's everyone's favorite episode of Top Chef: Restaurant Wars! This week, the final 8 competitors split into two teams, and cooked for guest judge Frank Bruni, former restaurant critic for the New York Times. Who won? Who lost? And who named their restaurant after an annoying Rachael Ray catchphrase? The results might shock you, and it's all ahead in this week's recap! [WARNING: Spoilers ahead!] More

Recap: Top Chef DC, Episode 8

Can you believe we're only half way through this season of Top Chef DC? It feels like it's been on since the Reagan administration! Anyway, this week Marcus Samuelsson stopped by to judge an Ethiopian quickfire challenge, and the chefs payed a culinary homage to 9 different countries. Who won? Who lost? And what the heck was up with Samuelsson's hat? It's all ahead in this week's recap! [WARNING: Spoilers ahead!] More

Recap: Top Chef DC, Episode 7

Another week, another episode of Top Chef DC! This week, the finalists prepared tiny appetizers and cooked a power lunch out of the Palm Hotel. Who cooked well? Who tanked? And who stole Ed's pea purée? It's all ahead in this week's recap! [WARNING: Spoilers ahead!] More

Recap: Top Chef DC, Episode 6

Another week, another episode of Top Chef DC! This week, the chefs prepared meals with outlandish ingredients, and judged each other's cooking in a savage, underhanded "Cold War" challenge. There were duck balls! There were old rivalries! There was a completely pointless ride on a hideously decorated ship! And it's all ahead in this week's recap. [WARNING: Spoilers ahead!] More

Recap: Top Chef DC, Episode 5

Last week on Top Chef DC, Arnold and Lynne were eliminated after a grueling team challenge. This week the 12 finalists got intimate with blue crabs—and each other—and cooked a family-style meal on a farm in Virginia. Who cooked well? Who crumbled? And who admitted to having a bad case of crabs? It's all ahead in this week's recap! [WARNING: Spoilers abound after the jump!] More