Synopsis

The culinary competition “Top Chef” returns, bringing fifteen of the nation’s most talented chefs to Portland, Oregon. The initial Quickfire Challenge sees the chefs swiftly divided into teams, each tasked with harmonizing their preferred ingredients into a single, unified dish for Padma Lakshmi and Portland native Gregory Gourdet. The Elimination Challenge will test their composure as they prepare a dish inspired by one of Portland's most recognizable avian species. Their creations will be pres