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Top Chef

Chicago

2008 • 15 Episodes

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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Anything You Can Cook I Can Cook Better

S04 E01 • Wednesday, Mar 12, 2008 • Mar 12 • 42m

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

Zoo Food

S04 E02 • Wednesday, Mar 19, 2008 • Mar 19 • 42m

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.

Block Party

S04 E03 • Wednesday, Mar 26, 2008 • Mar 26 • 42m

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

Film Food

S04 E04 • Wednesday, Apr 2, 2008 • Apr 2 • 42m

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

The Elements

S04 E05 • Wednesday, Apr 9, 2008 • Apr 9 • 42m

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.

Tailgating

S04 E06 • Wednesday, Apr 16, 2008 • Apr 16 • 42m

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

Improv

S04 E07 • Wednesday, Apr 23, 2008 • Apr 23 • 42m

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.

Common Threads

S04 E08 • Wednesday, Apr 30, 2008 • Apr 30 • 42m

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.

Wedding Wars

S04 E09 • Wednesday, May 7, 2008 • May 7 • 42m

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.

Serve and Protect

S04 E10 • Wednesday, May 14, 2008 • May 14 • 42m

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.

Restaurant Wars

S04 E11 • Wednesday, May 21, 2008 • May 21 • 42m

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

High Steaks

S04 E12 • Wednesday, May 28, 2008 • May 28 • 42m

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.

Puerto Rico

S04 E13 • Wednesday, Jun 4, 2008 • Jun 4 • 42m

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

Finale

S04 E14 • Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008 • Jun 11 • 42m

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

Reunion

S04 E15 • Wednesday, Jun 18, 2008 • Jun 18 • 42m

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

Top Chef

Chicago

2008 • 15 Episodes