Top Chef: All-Stars L.A.

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Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 14
Release
Original network Bravo
Original release March 19, 2020 (2020-03-19) – June 18, 2020 (2020-06-18)
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Top Chef: All-Stars L.A. is the seventeenth season of the American reality television series Top Chef. The season was first announced on November 16, 2019, during a Top Chef-themed panel at Bravo's inaugural fan convention, BravoCon.[1] The competition was filmed in Los Angeles, California, the same setting as the second season.[1] The season finale took place in Italy, marking the first time the show has traveled to Europe.[2] As with the previous all-stars edition, the cast of All-Stars L.A. was composed entirely of returning contestants.[1] Padma Lakshmi and Tom Colicchio returned to judge, along with Gail Simmons, following her absence from the previous season.[1] Along with the return of Last Chance Kitchen, a new web series titled What Would Tom Do? debuted, showcasing Colicchio's approach to the contestants' various challenges.[3] The winner received US$250,000.[2]

The season premiered on March 19, 2020, and concluded on June 18, 2020.[4] In the season finale, Top Chef: Boston finalist Melissa King was declared the winner over Top Chef: Las Vegas and Top Chef Masters runner-up Bryan Voltaggio, and Top Chef: Seattle and Top Chef: New Orleans contestant Stephanie Cmar.[5] King was also voted Fan Favorite.[5]

Contestants

Fifteen past Top Chef contestants were selected to compete in Top Chef: All-Stars L.A.[4]

Name[4] Current Residence[lower-alpha 1] Season(s) Original Placement(s)
Eric Adjepong Washington, DC Season 16 3rd
Karen Akunowicz Boston, Massachusetts Season 13 7th
Jennifer Carroll Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Washington, DC		 Season 6, 8 4th, 17th
Stephanie Cmar Boston, Massachusetts Season 10, 11 Eliminated in qualifier rounds, 7th
Lisa Fernandes Brooklyn, New York Season 4 Runner-up
Kevin Gillespie Atlanta, Georgia Season 6 Runner-up
Gregory Gourdet Portland, Oregon Season 12 Runner-up
Melissa King San Francisco, California Season 12 4th
Jamie Lynch Charlotte, North Carolina Season 14 9th
Brian Malarkey San Diego, California Season 3 4th
Nini Nguyen New York, New York Season 16 12th
Joe Sasto Los Angeles, California Season 15 3rd
Angelo Sosa San Diego, California Season 7, 8 Runner-up, 7th
Bryan Voltaggio Frederick, Maryland Season 6, Masters 5 Runner-up (both seasons)
Lee Anne Wong Maui, Hawaii Season 1, 15 4th, 11th

Contestant progress

Episode # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Quickfire Challenge
Winner(s)		 Bryan1
Jamie1
Joe1
Kevin1
Melissa1		 N/A Kevin Gregory Kevin Gregory1 Stephanie N/A Lee Anne1 Melissa1 Melissa1 Kevin1 N/A N/A
Contestant Elimination Challenge Results
1 Melissa IN IN WIN WIN IN2 WIN HIGH LOW LOW LOW WIN WIN WIN WINNER
2 Bryan IN HIGH HIGH IN IN LOW IN LOW WIN HIGH IN HIGH LOW RUNNER-UP
Stephanie HIGH LOW LOW IN LOW IN LOW WIN IN WIN HIGH LOW HIGH RUNNER-UP
4 Kevin IN WIN IN HIGH IN WIN WIN OUT IN4 LOW OUT
5 Gregory WIN IN IN HIGH WIN IN WIN WIN HIGH LOW LOW OUT
6 Brian LOW IN HIGH LOW LOW HIGH HIGH WIN LOW LOW OUT
7 Karen IN IN LOW HIGH IN OUT IN3 LOW HIGH OUT
8 Lee Anne LOW IN LOW LOW IN HIGH LOW WIN OUT
9 Eric IN LOW HIGH HIGH HIGH LOW OUT
10 Nini IN HIGH IN IN HIGH OUT
11 Jennifer IN IN IN HIGH OUT
12 Lisa IN IN IN OUT
13 Jamie HIGH IN OUT
14 Angelo IN OUT
15 Joe OUT

^Note 1 : The chef(s) did not receive immunity for winning the Quickfire Challenge.
^Note 2 : Melissa received immunity for selling the most products during the Elimination Challenge.
^Note 3 : Following Episode 6 of Last Chance Kitchen, Karen returned to the competition.
^Note 4 : Kevin won Last Chance Kitchen and returned to the competition.

     (WINNER) The chef won the season and was crowned "Top Chef".
     (RUNNER-UP) The chef was a runner-up for the season.
     (WIN) The chef won the Elimination Challenge.
     (HIGH) The chef was selected as one of the top entries in the Elimination Challenge, but did not win.
     (IN) The chef was not selected as one of the top or bottom entries in the Elimination Challenge and was safe.
     (LOW) The chef was selected as one of the bottom entries in the Elimination Challenge, but was not eliminated.
     (OUT) The chef lost the Elimination Challenge.

Episodes

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Main article: List of Top Chef episodes
No.
overall		 No. in
season		 Title Original air date US viewers
(millions)
247 1 "It's Like They Never Left!" March 19, 2020 (2020-03-19) 0.76[6]
248 2 "The Jonathan Gold Standard" March 26, 2020 (2020-03-26) 0.82[7]
249 3 "Strokes of Genius" April 2, 2020 (2020-04-02) 0.83[8]
250 4 "You're So Fresh!" April 9, 2020 (2020-04-09) 0.91[9]
251 5 "Bring Your Loved One to Work" April 16, 2020 (2020-04-16) 0.82[10]
252 6 "Get Your Phil" April 23, 2020 (2020-04-23) 0.91[11]
253 7 "Pitch Perfect" April 30, 2020 (2020-04-30) 0.89[12]
254 8 "Restaurant Wars" May 7, 2020 (2020-05-07) 0.94[13]
255 9 "Cabin Fever" May 14, 2020 (2020-05-14) 0.89[14]
256 10 "Colossal Coliseum Kaiseki" May 21, 2020 (2020-05-21) 0.84[15]
257 11 "Michael's Santa Monica" May 28, 2020 (2020-05-28) 0.90[16]
258 12 "Lucca" June 4, 2020 (2020-06-04) 0.84[17]
259 13 "Parma" June 11, 2020 (2020-06-11) 0.99[18]
260 14 "Finito!" June 18, 2020 (2020-06-18) 1.04[19]

Last Chance Kitchen

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Main article: Top Chef § Last Chance Kitchen

Episodes

No. Title Original air date
1 "The Road to Redemption" March 26, 2020 (2020-03-26)

Challenge: After arriving at Michael Cimarusti's restaurant, Providence, the chefs were given 30 minutes to cook seafood dishes using some of Cimarusti's favorite ingredients: geoduck, oysters, caviar, celtuce, and yuzu.

  • Angelo: Scrambled Eggs with Caviar & Yuzu Cream
  • Joe: Grilled Geoduck with Celtuce Purée
    • Winner: Joe
    • Eliminated: Angelo
2 "A Game of Chicken" April 2, 2020 (2020-04-02)

Challenge: The chefs were asked to create dishes using chicken. To determine their time and ingredient limit, the contestants played a game of chicken with each other; they chose to work with a 20-minute timer and only seven ingredients, including the chicken and seasonings.

  • Joe: Liver & Chicken Thighs with Leeks, Thyme & Lemon
  • Jamie: Grilled Chicken Breast, Tomato & Jalapeño Sauce with Sautéed Livers
    • Winner: Joe
    • Eliminated: Jamie
3 "Fry or Die" April 9, 2020 (2020-04-09)

Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to serve dishes using the deep fryer as their only cooking element.

  • Joe: Fried Goat Cheese & Mozzarella with Tomato & Corn Jam
  • Lisa: Fried Pork Chop with Potato Latkes, Apple Sauce & Fried Brussels Sprouts
    • Winner: Lisa
    • Eliminated: Joe
4 "Wait...Tom's Cooking?" April 16, 2020 (2020-04-16)

Challenge: The chefs created their own sauces to be served alongside a protein prepared by Colicchio. The sauces had to be complete by the time Colicchio finished cooking.

  • Lisa: Maggi Chimichurri Sauce
  • Jennifer: Beef Sauce with Harissa, Lemon, Ginger, Garlic & Date Au Jus
    • Winner: Lisa
    • Eliminated: Jennifer
5 "Two Friends Enter..." April 23, 2020 (2020-04-23)

Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to produce sweet and sour dishes. Two chefs would advance to the next round.

  • Lisa: Tamarind Scallops with Kaffir Lime Potato Chips
  • Karen: Sweet & Sour Shrimp with Pickled Pineapples
  • Nini: Skirt Steak with Caramelized Onions & Grilled Fennel Salad
    • Winner: Karen
    • Eliminated: Lisa
6 "Kick Down the Doors and Say, "I'm Back"" April 23, 2020 (2020-04-23)

Challenge: The chefs had 45 minutes to cook family-style meals for Colicchio and the other eliminated contestants. The winner returned to the main competition.

  • Karen: Crispy Branzino with Salsa Verde, Aglio e Olio Pomodoro with Balsamic-Roasted Fennel
  • Nini: Green Curry Chicken with Delicata Squash, Green Mango Salad & Jasmine Rice
    • Winner: Karen
7 "Colicchio Wants Italian" April 30, 2020 (2020-04-30)

Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to create dishes matching Colicchio's restaurant concept, "coastal Italian seafood".

  • Nini: Seared Sea Bream with Delicata Squash & Bagna Càuda Aioli
  • Eric: Clams, Mussels & Seared Black Cod in Fennel, Rhubarb & Tomato Broth
    • Winner: Nini
    • Eliminated: Eric
8 "Battle Down Memory Lane" May 7, 2020 (2020-05-07)

Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to modernize their favorite childhood dishes.

  • Nini: Southern-Style Fried Chicken with Ginger and Pickled Cabbage
  • Kevin: Ham Fat-Roasted Trout with Creamed Corn & Tomato Salad
    • Winner: Kevin
    • Eliminated: Nini
9 "Eggs 3 Ways Race" May 14, 2020 (2020-05-14)

Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to create three perfect egg dishes: an over easy egg, a French omelette, and Eggs Benedict. While the over easy egg and French omelette had to be made with no accoutrements, the contestants had free rein on their Eggs Benedict dishes.

  • Over Easy Egg:
    • Winner: Kevin
  • French Omelette:
    • Winner: Lee Anne
  • Eggs Benedict:
    • Kevin: Roasted Asparagus, Prosciutto, Poached Egg & Fried English Muffin
    • Lee Anne: Asparagus, Pancetta Eggs Benedict with Nori & Miso Hollandaise
      • Winner: Kevin
      • Eliminated: Lee Anne
10 "Tea Up for the Finals" May 21, 2020 (2020-05-21)

Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to make dishes highlighting tea.

  • Kevin: Roasted Tuna in Hibiscus & Mint Tea Broth with Apple, Pistachios & Tahini
  • Karen: Poached Cod in Lemongrass & Ginger Tea with Turmeric Ginger Broth
    • Winner: Kevin
    • Eliminated: Karen
11 "No Small Feat for the Uneliminated" May 21, 2020 (2020-05-21)

Challenge: The last remaining chef competed head-to-head against three non-eliminated contestants of their choosing. In each round, the non-eliminated chef selected one of four themed sets of ingredients to work with: root vegetables, shellfish, fruits and nuts, or stinky ingredients. Colicchio then decided which dish the two competitors would have to make. To earn their spot back into the main competition, the eliminated chef was required to win two out of three rounds. The chefs had 30 minutes each for all three rounds.

  • Round 1 (Shellfish Risotto):
    • Kevin: Saffron & Crab Risotto with Beurre Monté Sauce
    • Brian: Tarragon, Fennel & Lobster Risotto
      • Winner: Kevin
  • Round 2 (Stinky Soup):
    • Kevin: Vegetable Soup with Tomato, Fish Sauce, Shrimp Paste, Cabbage, Blue Cheese & Kale
    • Bryan: Curry Delicata Squash Soup with Scallop, Fish Sauce & Shrimp Paste
      • Winner: Bryan
  • Round 3 (Fruits and Nuts Dough):
    • Kevin: Pear & Walnut Cobbler with Whipped Mascarpone Cream
    • Gregory: Cold Coconut Milk Fruit Soup with Rice Dumplings
      • Winner: Kevin

References

Notes
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