Top Chef — Seattle
Get ready for a fresh culinary showdown! *Top Chef: Seattle*, the tenth season of Bravo’s hit series, brought the heat in 2012. Announced that September, the competition kicked off November 7th and took viewers on an unforgettable journey. What began amidst the vibrant food scene of Seattle quickly escalated, with three episodes filmed against the stunning backdrop of Juneau, Alaska – a truly unique twist! The season culminated in Los Angeles, California, where 21 ambitious hopefuls—plus three returning favorites from past seasons—battled it out for the coveted title of “Top Chef” and a $125,000 prize.
A field of twenty-one contestants vie for fifteen places in practical assessments overseen by the panel of judges.
For the fifteen chefs who advanced past last week’s trials, a new difficulty arises: a complication that demands quick thinking and skill at a considerable altitude.
For the Quickfire challenge, the chefs select dumpling recipes from around the world. Afterward, they are paired with either Tom or Emeril for a Thanksgiving-themed culinary test.
The culinary competition begins with a display of precise knife work, after which the chefs embark on a journey—a figurative one, at least—back to the 1950s to craft menus inspired by that era.
