Top Chef (Season 3)

An American reality competition show in which chefs compete against each other in culinary challenges and are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notables from the food and wine industry with one or more contestants eliminated in each episode.

  • Poster for First Impressions

    First Impressions 0.0

    Air date: 2007-06-13

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: Getting to know each other is the theme for this first round. The new crop of fifteen chefs arrives in Miami, and then they are given two challenges – one with leftovers – to introduce themselves and their cooking to their fellow contestants and the judges. Guest Judge: Anthony Bourdain. QuickFire Challenge: Create an Amuse-Bouche in 10 Minutes Elimination Challenge: Create a Surf & Turf Dish Using Exotic Ingredients

  • Poster for Sunny Delights

    Sunny Delights 0.0

    Air date: 2007-06-20

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: Tonight's theme is sunshine, and first the contestants must use a product of that sunshine, citrus. Then they are asked to demonstrate their catering skills at an event which requires sunshine, a gourmet BBQ party. Guest Chef: Norman Van Aken QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish Using Florida Citrus Kingsford Elimination Challenge: Create an Upscale BBQ Dish

  • Poster for Family Favorites

    Family Favorites 0.0

    Air date: 2007-06-27

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: This week the remaining chefs must first catch fresh seafood, and then put a fresh twist on American dinner staples for members of the Miami Elks Club. Guest Judge: Alfred Portale QuickFire Challenge: Catch & Cook Shellfish Elimination Challenge: Update Classic Dishes into Modern Lower Cholesterol Meals

  • Poster for Cooking by Numbers

    Cooking by Numbers 0.0

    Air date: 2007-07-11

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: The contestants mix it up with Bombay Sapphire mixologist Jamie Walker, and then ply their trade at a gastronomic society. Barton G. Weiss of Miami's Barton G. the Restaurant serves as guest judge.

  • Poster for Latin Lunch

    Latin Lunch 0.0

    Air date: 2007-07-18

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: Timing is the theme for this round as the 11 remaining chefs are asked to be creative with a time-saving pastry and then serve lunch to clients on a tight schedule. Guest Judge: Maria Frumkin QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish Using a Frozen Pie Crust. Elimination Challenge: Cater a Latin Lunch for the Cast & Crew of Telemundo's Dame Chocolate.

  • Poster for Watch What Happens

    Watch What Happens 0.0

    Air date: 2007-07-25

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: In a special episode, Bravo's Andy Cohen sits down with past and current contestants to explore their experiences in the competition

  • Poster for Freezer Burn

    Freezer Burn 0.0

    Air date: 2007-08-01

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: The chef's taste buds are put to the test, and then they must "cook" for a frozen challenge. Rocco DiSpirito acts as guest judge.

  • Poster for Guilty Pleasures

    Guilty Pleasures 0.0

    Air date: 2007-08-08

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: This round's theme is guilty pleasures. First the chefs must work with Summer's guilty institution, ice cream, and then they move on to Miami's night life, but there's a surprise in store for them. Guest Judge: Govind Armstrong QuickFire Challenge: Coldstone Creamery Mix-in Challenge (Create Original Mix-ins for Their Sweet Cream Flavor). Elimination Challenge: Create Late Night Bar food in a Mobile Kitchen.

  • Poster for Restaurant Wars

    Restaurant Wars 0.0

    Air date: 2007-08-15

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: The chefs are told that they must create the perfect burger. Then, they must create a new restaurant concept, including a great menu. Chef Daniel Boulud is the guest judge.

  • Poster for Second Helping

    Second Helping 0.0

    Air date: 2007-08-22

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: Chef Geoffrey Zakarian guest judges a relay race challenge. The chefs get another try at "Restaurant Wars," continued from last episode.

  • Poster for Chef Overboard

    Chef Overboard 0.0

    Air date: 2007-09-05

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: Chef Michael Schwartz helps to judge challenges that involve a cruise ship buffet and creativity in a grocery store.

  • Poster for Snacks on a Plane

    Snacks on a Plane 0.0

    Air date: 2007-09-12

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: Jimmy Canora guests on an episode that takes to the skies when the chefs take on the dreaded plane cuisine.

  • Poster for Manhattan Project

    Manhattan Project 0.0

    Air date: 2007-09-19

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: Sirio Maccione guest judges a QuickFire where the chefs must recreate one of his dishes, then they must impress four more chefs, including Andre Soltner, in elimination.

  • Poster for Finale (1)

    Finale (1) 0.0

    Air date: 2007-09-26

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: The remaining chefs make the move to Aspen, Colorado for the semifinal and the decision of who the final two will be.

  • Poster for Finale (2)

    Finale (2) 0.0

    Air date: 2007-10-03

    Runtime: 56 min

    Overview: The Top Chef is chosen.

  • Poster for Reunion

    Reunion 0.0

    Air date: 2007-10-10

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: The cast and contestants get together to reminisce about the season and answer questions.

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