Vintage Pics of the The Duels Chefs 20 photos Next GalleryBehind Stefan and CJ's Booty Battle 10543831 Once upon a time, Mike Isabella and Richard Blais were just two regular chefs with spiky hair on a beach. 10543836 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. 10543841 Before she was a famous chef, Antonia had to hold all the cheese. 10543846 On his first season on Top Chef, everyone called Richard Blais "pasta hands" -- at least that's what this image would suggest. 10543851 Marcel rocking signature Hawaiian neckware -- and a hair style fairly similar to the plant-life behind him. 10543856 Wait a second, who is competing here -- Takashi or Curtis? 10543861 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. 10543871 Tiffani was known for her laser focus and signature headwear in her first season on 'Top Chef.' 10543876 Surprisingly that overlarge plate of peppers wasn't want landed Stephanie the title of 'Top Chef.' But she does serve them with a smile. 10543881 Tiffani gathers some fruit for thought. 10543886 Tiffani was also known for her sharp temper -- and her super sharp mandoline. 10543896 Nyesha knew the challenges were bigger (and the frozen meats more frozen) in Texas. 10543901 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. 10543906 Part of a series we like to call "Faces of Chefs Stressed in the Stew Room." 10543911 Even in his early days on 'Top Chef,' Marcel knew the importance of giving us a good smolder in the kitchen. 10543916 His eyes are on the prize -- in this case the prize is butter. 10543921 Marcel plates up a storm. 10543926 Here Marcel keeps his wild locks tamed by a dour chapeau. 10543931 Never mind, the hat is far less dour when Marcel is smiling and showcasing some leaks. 10545806 With a face like that, how could you not give Mike Isabella the win? 10545811 Dale donned some serious threads (and belt buckles) in his bad boy Season 4 days. 10545816 Big Ceej back when he was just little Ceej -- or slightly less big Ceej. 10545821 Stefan first showed up on the scene in Season 5. . . 10545826 Before returning for vengeance in Season 10. 10545831 Stefan might have met his match (CJ) in the Duels kitchen, but he's been around the block at the 'Top Chef' kitchen. 10545836 Stefan formed a special kinship with another Dueler in Season 10 -- Kristen Kish. 10545841 It's almost like looking in a mirror. . . 10545846 Kristen went on to win that season of 'Top Chef,' but she and Stefan were still good -- as evidenced by this adorable hug. 10545851 Kristen surveys a swath of vegetables that would be perfect for her next Dish. 10545856 Kristen doesn't have much of a poker face here. Be cool, don't let Tom know how exciting you are! 10545861 Kristen walks back into the 'Top Chef' kitchen after winning "Last Chance Kitchen." #likeaboss 10545866 Gail back when 'Top Chef' was just a glimmer in her eye. 10545871 Gail's serving up something saucy in this kitchen. 10545876 Gail looks like a baby in this Top Chef pic! 10545881 Well Aloha ladies! 10545886 Hugh began serving as judge on 'Top Chef' Season 9. 10545891 But first he was just a young gun competing on 'Masters.' 10545896 10545901 Kevin was known for his meaty dishes on 'Top Chef' Season 6. 10545906 He was also fairly well known for his rocking beard -- and his plentiful tats! 10545911 The Concrete Blonde back when she was just starting out on 'Top Chef.' 10545921 Jen's may be small, but she can handle the biggest pots you got. 10545926 Jen looks a little unsure about what she's serving up here. 10545931 Art Smith before. . . . 10545936 Art Smith after! 10545941 Don't judge Art's hat, it was a different time. Also his hat is great so don't judge it at all! 10545946 When you mess with Art Smith, you might get burned. 10545951 Don't forget that David Burke went to great heights on 'Top Chef Masters' -- literally. The man sky dived! 10545956 Curtis and David kicking back at a Bravo shindig. 10545961 David might not have won 'Top Chef Masters,' but he took the competition in stride. 10545966 Wolfgang pontificates on what he wants in a great soup. 10545971 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! 10545976 Wolfgang has worked his way around many a Judges Table on 'Top Chef', but this might be one of his most dapper looks. 10548721 Dale's Duels challenge to Tiffani was to recreate this dim sum challenge -- which they both struggled on. 10548726 Dale looks so young in that headband! 10548731 Where there's smoke, there's something delicious? 10548736 Dale slaves away in the dim sum kitchen, but it wasn't fast enough to keep these particular diners happy. 10548741 Tom visits Tiffani in the kitchen during Top Chef All-Stars infamous dim sum challenge. Previous Pause Next 1 of 58
