On Padma and Her Cellulite

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

From "Top" to Bottom

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

Palate Tease

A photographic tour of amuse-bouches from top chefs.

Does Salting Dried Beans Make Them Harder to Cook?

Science says it’s an old wives' tale.

Are Frozen Vegetables as Nutritious as Fresh?

It just comes down to time.

What Else Besides Corn Pops, and How?

Steam is powerful stuff.

Doggy Bag Dilemma

Is saving leftovers ever a bad idea?

Get Out of the Kitchen

A Top Chef ’cues her way right off the show.

CHOW's "Top Chef" Round Table

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

Behind the Scenes at Alinea

A step-by-step journey into Alinea, one of the most talked-about kitchens in America.

And the Top Chef Isn't ...

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

And the Top Chef Is ...

The winner of Bravo’s 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.