Synopsis

In San Antonio, Texas, twenty-nine chefs converge at the Alamo, vying for one of sixteen coveted positions in the ninth season of *Top Chef*. Tonight, they are separated into three groups, each facing a demanding challenge to advance. Some will learn their destiny instantly – receiving a chef's coat as a mark of success, or facing departure. Others will find themselves on the precipice, awaiting further judgment before their fate is revealed. The stakes may be high across the country, but here i