The best (and best-looking) group of chefs around.
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After a long and arduous journey, the judges are ready to make the most important decision of the season.
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The first challenge is to create an all black dish, and Takashi works on his black chicken, which he knows from first-hand experience tastes just like...chicken.
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CJ has participated in 3 Top Chef seasons (counting this one), but doesn't believe he excelled in any of them until now. He has found his style and is hitting his stride -- but will his stride be big enough. Judging by the size of those legs, maybe?
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So what if Richard looks a little crazy? He's passionate.
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Shirley blends some nori for her black cod dish.
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The chefs wait with bated breath for the victors of the first challenge, who will be able to skip the next challenge and go straight to the final meal.
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CJ and Tiffani win this challenge, leaving the rest of the chefs to fight for the final two spots.
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The second challenge is an all white dish, and Dale begins work on his chicken and grits.
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Richard is pulling out the big guns for this one...gastronomy. But would we expect any less from the master himself?
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Takashi and Kevin join CJ and Tiffani in the first course of the final meal. This challenge is all about love.
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Takashi's dish of love is in honor of his father, who he spent a lot of time in the kitchen with, and inspired him to become a chef.
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Tiffani's scallop sashimi is for her wife, inspired by a dish from the sushi restaurant where they went on their first date.
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Gail knows she is about to eat something insanely delicious. The best of the best are cooking for her now, and they all want to win.
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The chefs bare their souls while presenting their dishes (Except for CJ, since his one true love seems to be peas...not as much of a tear-jerker).
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Our resident lover of all things Southern is back. Hugh is delighted to be present for this final, all-important meal.
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Tom Colicchio has made an appearance specifically to strike fear into the hearts of our chefs...just kidding, we love you Tom.
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CJ and Tiffani are our final two. So close! Who will be our winner?
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CJ wins! He impressed the judges with his new sense of self and confident technique, and now he is the first winner of Top Chef Duels!
