Top Chef (2006)

Episode Overview

Set against the stunning backdrop of Telluride, the chefs kick off the finals with an exciting reunion on Main Street, welcoming the winner from Last Chance Kitchen. The new five-member team faces judges Padma, Tom, and Chef Wylie Dufresne. For the Quickfire challenge, they must create a dish featuring the unique medicinal drink, sarsaparilla. The competition heats up at Alpino Vino, the highest fine dining restaurant in North America, where they must incorporate a baking element into their dishes. Michelin-starred Chef Paul Liebrandt, renowned for his experience cooking in high-altitude settings like the Swiss Alps, adds to the challenge.