Top Chef - Season 4

Top Chef - Season 4

Season 4

Chicago

Top Chef: Chicago is the fourth season of American reality television series Top Chef and was filmed first in Chicago, Illinois, and concluded in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The prize money awarded to the Top Chef was $100,000. The season premiered on Bravo on March 12, 2008 and ended on June 11, 2008.
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Episodes15
DatesMar 12, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008
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Episodes

Chicago: Anything You Can Cook I Can Cook Better
Season 4Episode 160 min

Chicago: Anything You Can Cook I Can Cook Better

The 16 new contestants face their first QuickFire and Elimination rounds using themes from Chicago's regional cuisine.

Mar 12, 2008
Zoo Food
Season 4Episode 260 min

Zoo Food

A farmers' market takes prominence in this week's QuickFire, and an exotic location is the setting for the Elimination round as the remaining chefs cook for guest judge Wylie Dufresne.

Mar 19, 2008
Block Party
Season 4Episode 360 min

Block Party

The contestants mix it up with Rick Bayless while creating a fiesta for a community.

Mar 26, 2008
Film Food
Season 4Episode 460 min

Film Food

The remaining chefs demonstrate their aptitude with knives, and then help Richard Roeper throw a film-themed dinner. Daniel Boulud guest judges.

Apr 2, 2008
The Elements
Season 4Episode 560 min

The Elements

The dreaded taste test is back, and even before the chefs recover from it they must cater a charity event. Ming Tsai Guest Judges this week.

Apr 9, 2008
Tailgating
Season 4Episode 660 min

Tailgating

Simple pleasures is the theme for tonight's round as the chefs must create a dish that complements beer, and then throw a tailgate extravaganza for fans of the local team. Guest Judge: Paul Kahan – Elimination Challenge Guest Judge: Koren Grieveson – QuickFire Challenge QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish that Pairs Perfectly with Beer Elimination Challenge: Cater a Tailgating Party for Chicago Bears Fans

Apr 16, 2008
Improv
Season 4Episode 760 min

Improv

The chefs begin with a sugary challenge, and then move to the historic Second City Theatre where their improvisational skills will be tested by masters of the art – one of the resident troupes. Johnny Iuzzini from Jean Georges restaurant guest judges.

Apr 23, 2008
Common Threads
Season 4Episode 860 min

Common Threads

The microwaves are back, and this time the contestants are to make a healthy meal using a single main ingredient. Chef Art Smith, owner of Table 52 in Chicago performs guest judge duties.

Apr 30, 2008
Wedding Wars
Season 4Episode 960 min

Wedding Wars

The remaining chefs' knife skills are challenged again, followed by a wedding reception challenge which might bring the blades out for an entirely different purpose.

May 7, 2008
Serve and Protect
Season 4Episode 1060 min

Serve and Protect

Salad, one of the least respected dishes by chefs, takes center stage tonight as the contestants are challenged to reformulate it, then they continue with the healthy kick by trimming calories and all things bad from a classic entrée.

May 14, 2008
Restaurant Wars
Season 4Episode 1160 min

Restaurant Wars

It's all about service tonight as the chefs work the line during a breakfast rush at a diner, and then create their own restaurants from scratch. Washington, D.C. Chef and restaurant owner José Andrés guest judges. QuickFire Challenge: Work a Short Order Egg Station Elimination Challenge: Restaurant Wars Guest Head Judge: Anthony Bourdain

May 21, 2008
High Steaks
Season 4Episode 1260 min

High Steaks

The remaining chefs' butcher skills are tested, and then they must use the cut of meat they made. Guest judge Rick Tramonto, a Chicago chef and restaurant entrepreneur.

May 28, 2008
Puerto Rico
Season 4Episode 1360 min

Puerto Rico

There are four chefs and only three spots for the final round, and the contestants know it as they travel to Puerto Rico for the next two challenges. Guest Judge - Wilo Benet QuickFire Challenge: Make Two Frituras featuring Plantains Elimination Challenge: Use a Whole Pig to create Dishes for a Governor's Mansion Event

Jun 4, 2008
Top Chef Miami Finale Live!
Season 4Episode 1460 min

Top Chef Miami Finale Live!

The finalists cook "the most important meal of their lives" for the judges to determine which will be crowned Top Chef. Guest Judges/Sous Chefs: April Bloomfield of The Spotted Pig Dan Barber of Blue Hill and Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin Restaurant Special Guest Judges: Alfredo Ayala and Tim Zagat Final Challenge: Create a traditional four course tasting menu

Jun 11, 2008
Watch What Happens Reunion
Season 4Episode 1560 min

Watch What Happens Reunion

Season four cast and judges gather to reminisce and learn the winner of the fan favorite contest.

Jun 18, 2008

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