Episode 8: Food of the Gods 8 photos Next GalleryTop Chef Masters Fun Facts! 9457096 Susur and Marcus face off in the first round of the ultimate taste test. 9457101 The cheftestants have their game faces on as they await instructions for the quickfire. 9457106 Susan and Rick test their impeccable palettes in the first round. 9457111 The battle becomes more heated as Rick, Jonathon, and Susur face off in the second round. 9457116 The cheftestants await their "surprise" skeptically. 9457121 The suspense builds... 9457126 The already have enough on their plates. 9457131 ...and surprise! A birthday cake for Jonathon! 9457136 Susur and Susan plate Jonathon's birthday cake. 9457141 The other cheftestants join in. 9457146 Nothing like a good cake break in the middle of intense competition. 9457151 Jonathon is touched; he had never expected a birthday surprise such as this. 9457156 Cake trumps competition as the cheftestants enjoy their surprise. 9457161 The cheftestants let their guards down, puttng the stress of the upcoming challenge aside. 9457166 Susur picks out the perfect meat for his dish. 9457171 A dish for the Goddess of Love and Beauty isn't complete without boquets of flowers. 9457176 Marcus is ready for war. 9457181 Rick runs around Whole Foods, gathering his ingredients. 9457186 The cheftestants line up with their goods, ready to cook. 9457191 Susur begins to marinate his pork loin in Chinese wine. 9457196 The birthday boy preps vegetables for his Poseidon dish. 9457201 Marcus fights through back pain to continue cooking. 9457206 God of the Underworld and Goddess of Love face off. 9457211 Susur is all-business while focusing on his dish. 9457216 Rick begins to scare Susan with his Hades impressions. 9457221 Susur prepares his puree while contemplating the next step. 9457226 Rick strategizes for his hellish dish. 9457231 Marcus prepares his sauce for his tartare. 9457236 Is Jonathan contemplating his preparation? Or just taking a quick nap? 9457241 The Goddess of Love tries to seduce her customers with her flower arrangements. 9457246 The war is on. 9457251 Rick, Hades for the night, flashes a smile at the camera. 9457256 Susur plates quickly, overwhelmed by the number of guests. 9457261 Jonathan serves his Poseidon-inspired dish to the judges. 9457266 The judges taste and discuss the cheftestants' dishes. 9457271 Hades is ready for more customers. 9457276 Guests flood the event, eager to try the food of the Gods. 9457281 Jonathan serves his dish to a lucky duo. 9457286 The cheftestants take the heat from the judges. 9457291 The judges discuss the cheftestants' fate. Previous Pause Next 1 of 40
