TV Guide: Padma Lakshmi

Listing: Vivre Las Vegas

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 02:00 PM BRAVO It's a French connection when the food fighters form pairs to whip up delectable French dishes. Culinary masters Joel Robuchon, Daniel Boulud, Hubert Keller, Laurent Tourondel and Jean Joho make appearances.

Listing: Thunderbirds

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 01:00 PM BRAVO The chefs fly high when they create food fare for a renowned aircraft demonstration squadron---the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Restaurateur Mark Peel serves as guest judge.

Listing: Bachelor/Ette Party

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 12:00 PM BRAVO A battle of the sexes rages when the male cooks battle the lady chefs in a contest to cater a poolside bachelor-and-bachelorette party. Chef Todd English is the guest judge.

Listing: Sin City Vice

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 11:00 AM BRAVO It's viva Las Vegas when 17 fresh chefs infiltrate the gambling mecca to compete in culinary challenges in the Season 6 opener. Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons and Toby Young return in their series roles.

Listing: Glitter

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:45:00 -0500

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Listing: Culinary Olympics

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 10:00 PM BRAVO The leftover chefs participate in an elite cooking competition established by notable French chef Paul Bocuse. His chef son Jerome guest judges with culinary figure Thomas Keller. Also appearing: Daniel Boulud, Gavin Kaysen, Timothy Hollingsworth, Alessandro Stratta and Traci Des Jardins.

Listing: Meat Natalie

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 08:00 PM BRAVO A list of television shows compiled by TV GUIDE editors inspires the cooks to serve up a TV dinner. Later, the chefs create a culinary spread for actress Natalie Portman and her posse at a Vegas restaurant owned by Tom Colicchio.

Listing: Pigs and Pinot

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 06:00 PM BRAVO Pork and wine revolve around the chefs' task to host a "Pigs and Pinot" affair. Charlie Palmer is the guest judge.

Listing: Dinner Party

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 05:00 PM BRAVO The chefs try to hit the jackpot when the results of a slot machine define the guidelines for the quickfire challenge. They then serve up a special dinner for a culinary-council collective. Appearing: Tyler Florence; Tom Douglas; Nancy Silverton; Govind Armstrong; and Takashi Yagihashi. Florence also serves as the guest judge.

Listing: Penn & Teller

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 04:00 PM BRAVO The chefs will need a trick up their sleeve when they conjure up culinary magic for comic illusionists Penn and Teller. Chef Michelle Bernstein is the guest judge.

Listing: Camping

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 03:00 PM BRAVO The challenge gets campy when the food fighters visit a campsite and concoct a menu for a collection of Las Vegas cowboys. They must also cook with cactus. Texas chef and "Top Chef Masters" player Tim Love is the guest judge.

Listing: Strip Around the World

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 02:00 AM BRAVO The six remaining contestants check in to create a hotel-themed breakfast-in-bed dish. Author and culinary personality Nigella Lawson is the guest judge.

Listing: Restaurant Wars

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 16 05:00 PM BRAVO The galloping gourmets take on the sprawling and time-tested "Restaurant Wars" challenge, in which they must manage all aspects of a restaurant owned by "Top Chef Masters" player Rick Moonen. The tasks include serving, cooking and hosting. Moonen serves up a guest-judge turn.

Listing: Down on the Farm

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 16 04:00 PM BRAVO The backdrop switches from urban to rural when the chefs journey to the country to gather fresh ingredients. They then serve up a food-fare feast to farm workers. Chef Dan Barber is the guest judge.

Photo: Top Chef - Season 6 - "Strip Around the World" - Padma Lakshmi, Nigella Lawson

courtesy Trae Patton/Bravo — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi, Nigella Lawson

Photo: Top Chef - Season 6 - "Strip Around the World" - Nigella Lawson, Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi, Toby Young

courtesy Trae Patton/Bravo — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Top Chef, Nigella Lawson, Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi, Toby Young

Photo: Top Chef - Season 6 - "Strip Around the World" - Nigella Lawson, Padma Lakshmi

courtesy Trae Patton/Bravo — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Top Chef, Nigella Lawson, Padma Lakshmi

Photo: Top Chef - Season 6 - "Strip Around the World" - Padma Lakshmi, Nigella Lawson

courtesy Trae Patton/Bravo — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi, Nigella Lawson

Photo: Top Chef - Season 6 - "Strip Around the World" - Padma Lakshmi, Nigella Lawson, Toby Young, Tom Colicchio

courtesy Trae Patton/Bravo — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi, Nigella Lawson, Toby Young, Tom Colicchio

Photo: Top Chef - Season 6 - "Meat Natalie" - Natalie Portman, Padma Lakshmi