Vintage Pics of the The Duels Chefs | Top Chef Duels Photos

Once upon a time, Mike Isabella and Richard Blais were just two regular chefs with spiky hair on a beach.

It wasn't that long ago that Tom was giving Brooke advice in the kitchen. Though since then her hair has gotten way more punk rock.

Before she was a famous chef, Antonia had to hold all the cheese.

On his first season on Top Chef, everyone called Richard Blais "pasta hands" -- at least that's what this image would suggest.

Marcel rocking signature Hawaiian neckware -- and a hair style fairly similar to the plant-life behind him.

Wait a second, who is competing here -- Takashi or Curtis?

You might think a relaxed guy like David Burke doesn't rush, but give the man a time limit and a shopping cart and he will surprise you.

Tiffani was known for her laser focus and signature headwear in her first season on 'Top Chef.'

Surprisingly that overlarge plate of peppers wasn't want landed Stephanie the title of 'Top Chef.' But she does serve them with a smile.

Tiffani gathers some fruit for thought.

Tiffani was also known for her sharp temper -- and her super sharp mandoline.

Nyesha knew the challenges were bigger (and the frozen meats more frozen) in Texas.

Shirley is known for being detail oriented -- and if you don't believe that we've got this shot of her and tiny tweezers to prove it.

Part of a series we like to call "Faces of Chefs Stressed in the Stew Room."

Even in his early days on 'Top Chef,' Marcel knew the importance of giving us a good smolder in the kitchen.

His eyes are on the prize -- in this case the prize is butter.

Marcel plates up a storm.

Here Marcel keeps his wild locks tamed by a dour chapeau.

Never mind, the hat is far less dour when Marcel is smiling and showcasing some leaks.

With a face like that, how could you not give Mike Isabella the win?

Dale donned some serious threads (and belt buckles) in his bad boy Season 4 days.

Big Ceej back when he was just little Ceej -- or slightly less big Ceej.

Stefan first showed up on the scene in Season 5. . .

Before returning for vengeance in Season 10.

Stefan might have met his match (CJ) in the Duels kitchen, but he's been around the block at the 'Top Chef' kitchen.

Stefan formed a special kinship with another Dueler in Season 10 -- Kristen Kish.

It's almost like looking in a mirror. . .

Kristen went on to win that season of 'Top Chef,' but she and Stefan were still good -- as evidenced by this adorable hug.

Kristen surveys a swath of vegetables that would be perfect for her next Dish.

Kristen doesn't have much of a poker face here. Be cool, don't let Tom know how exciting you are!

Kristen walks back into the 'Top Chef' kitchen after winning "Last Chance Kitchen." #likeaboss

Gail back when 'Top Chef' was just a glimmer in her eye.

Gail's serving up something saucy in this kitchen.

Gail looks like a baby in this Top Chef pic!

Well Aloha ladies!

Hugh began serving as judge on 'Top Chef' Season 9.

But first he was just a young gun competing on 'Masters.'

Kevin was known for his meaty dishes on 'Top Chef' Season 6.

He was also fairly well known for his rocking beard -- and his plentiful tats!

The Concrete Blonde back when she was just starting out on 'Top Chef.'

Jen's may be small, but she can handle the biggest pots you got.

Jen looks a little unsure about what she's serving up here.

Art Smith before. . . .

Art Smith after!

Don't judge Art's hat, it was a different time. Also his hat is great so don't judge it at all!

When you mess with Art Smith, you might get burned.

Don't forget that David Burke went to great heights on 'Top Chef Masters' -- literally. The man sky dived!

Curtis and David kicking back at a Bravo shindig.

David might not have won 'Top Chef Masters,' but he took the competition in stride.

Wolfgang pontificates on what he wants in a great soup.

Wolfgang is no stranger to the 'Top Chef' Judges Table -- and by the looks of this photo -- he doesn't seem to mind the pressure!

Wolfgang has worked his way around many a Judges Table on 'Top Chef', but this might be one of his most dapper looks.

Dale's Duels challenge to Tiffani was to recreate this dim sum challenge -- which they both struggled on.

Dale looks so young in that headband!

Where there's smoke, there's something delicious?

Dale slaves away in the dim sum kitchen, but it wasn't fast enough to keep these particular diners happy.

Tom visits Tiffani in the kitchen during Top Chef All-Stars infamous dim sum challenge.

Behind Stefan and CJ's Booty Battle