The Chefs face a shocking surprise when they walk into the kitchen, greeted by Padma and seven renowned all-star chefs—Amar Santana, Melissa King, Kwame Onwuachi, Dale Talde, Gregory Gourdet, Carrie Baird, and Richard Blais. In a fast-paced Quickfire Challenge, they have only 30 minutes to prepare eight breakfast plates. As if that wasn’t enough to stir up excitement, the Elimination Challenge requires them to craft dishes inspired by two beloved Portland beverages—Beer or Coffee. Tom makes a surprise appearance with a twist that forces the chefs to rethink their creations just hours before serving. Amar Santana and Dale Talde join Padma, Tom, and Gail at the judges' table.
Show
Top Chef
Episode
S18E02
Air Date
Apr 08, 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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