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