TV Guide: Top Chef

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.

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.

Top Chef All Stars Dinner

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 12 03:00 AM BRAVO Fan-favorite series contestants from past seasons return to dish out culinary fare and dish on memorable moments in a full-course event hosted by Season 5 chef Fabio Viviani. The cooks include Tiffani Faison, Harold Dieterle, Marcel Vigneron, Ilan Hall, Dale Levitski, Casey Thompson, Hung Huynh, Richard Blais, Lisa Fernandes, Carla Hall and Stefan Richter.

Strip Around the World

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 10:00 PM 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.

Restaurant Wars

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 08:00 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.

Pigs and Pinot

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 07:00 PM BRAVO Pork and wine revolve around the chefs' task to host a "Pigs and Pinot" affair. Charlie Palmer is the guest judge.

Dinner Party

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 06:00 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.

Penn & Teller

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 05:00 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.

Camping

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 04:00 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.

Vivre Las Vegas

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 03:00 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.

Thunderbirds

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 02:00 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.

Bachelor/Ette Party

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 01:00 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.

Sin City Vice

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 12:00 PM 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.

Meat Natalie

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 02:00 AM 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.