From "Top" to Bottom

Talking to the second “Top Chef” contestant voted off the (kitchen) island.

Crap on a "Top Chef" Plate

Is ousted chef Carlos the most decent person on reality TV?

On Padma and Her Cellulite

Emily Sprissler lets loose after being dropped from "Top Chef."

CHOW's "Top Chef" Round Table

CHOW editors and “Top Chef” fanatics look back on the second season.

And the Top Chef Is ...

The winner of Bravo’s Top Chef competition.

And the Top Chef Isn't ...

Marcel, like, loses the “Top Chef” competition.

"Top Chef" Cliff: Not Enough Fluff

Marcel’s hair finally gets its comeuppance. Or does it?

"Top Chef" Mikey's Wisdom

Wisdom tooth, that is. Plus: Colicchio shows no respect.

"Top Chef" Brûlées Bubblegum Betty

Ousted Top Chef Betty Fraser talks with Joyce Slaton about why her flutes failed, how Marisa’s cupcakes got creamed, and Marcel’s abuse of gelée in his cooking ... and his hair.

"Top Chef" Curdled

Mia throws in the towel after throwing up her sushi.

Singing for His Supper

Frank Terzoli sings the ‘Top Chef’ blues, or aria.

"Top Chef" Upset: Sam and Elia Pack Their Knives

Only Marcel and Ilan remain to battle it out.

Two More Top Chefs Down

Marisa Churchill’s hard Knox and Josie Smith Malave’s unamused bouche

Otto Borsich from Season Two is at Mahimah in Virginia Beach. My wife and daughter were there a few days ago and found it unremarkable — particularly the fermenting applesauce with the kids meal.