The chefs receive an early morning surprise from Padma, who invites them to join guest judge Brooke Williamson for a clam-digging adventure in the Quickfire Challenge. Later, for the Elimination Challenge, the contestants pay tribute to James Beard's summer retreats by crafting both a hot and cold dish featuring one of his beloved ingredients, Dungeness Crab. This week, guest judges Kwame Onwuachi and Nina Compton will assist in deciding which chefs advance to the finale, adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition.
Show
Top Chef
Episode
S18E13
Air Date
Jun 24, 2021
Season 18 Episodes
S18E01
First Impressions
S18E02
Trouble Brewing
S18E03
Pan African Portland
S18E04
Thrown for a Loop
S18E05
Meet You at the Drive-In
S18E06
Stumptown U.S.A.
S18E07
Feeding the Frontlines
S18E08
Restaurant Wars
S18E09
Portland-ia
S18E10
Tournament of Tofu
S18E11
Blind Ambitions
S18E12
The Cheesier the Better
S18E13
Shellfishly Delicious
S18E14
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