Seasons & episodes
S3 · E1First Impressions 2007-06-13 · 42 min
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
S3 · E2Sunny Delights 2007-06-20 · 42 min
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
S3 · E3Family Favorites 2007-06-27 · 42 min
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
S3 · E4Cooking by Numbers 2007-07-11 · 42 min
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.
S3 · E5Latin Lunch 2007-07-18 · 42 min
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.
S3 · E6Watch What Happens 2007-07-25 · 42 min
In a special episode, Bravo's Andy Cohen sits down with past and current contestants to explore their experiences in the competition
S3 · E7Freezer Burn 2007-08-01 · 42 min
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.
S3 · E8Guilty Pleasures 2007-08-08 · 42 min
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.
S3 · E9Restaurant Wars 2007-08-15 · 42 min
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.
S3 · E10Second Helping 2007-08-22 · 42 min
Chef Geoffrey Zakarian guest judges a relay race challenge. The chefs get another try at "Restaurant Wars," continued from last episode.
S3 · E11Chef Overboard 2007-09-05 · 42 min
Chef Michael Schwartz helps to judge challenges that involve a cruise ship buffet and creativity in a grocery store.
S3 · E12Snacks on a Plane 2007-09-12 · 42 min
Jimmy Canora guests on an episode that takes to the skies when the chefs take on the dreaded plane cuisine.
S3 · E13Manhattan Project 2007-09-19 · 42 min
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.
S3 · E14Finale (1) 2007-09-26 · 42 min
The remaining chefs make the move to Aspen, Colorado for the semifinal and the decision of who the final two will be.
S3 · E15Finale (2) 2007-10-03 · 56 min
The Top Chef is chosen.
S3 · E16Reunion 2007-10-10 · 42 min
The cast and contestants get together to reminisce about the season and answer questions.