Behind-the-Scenes of Top Chef at Fenway

Ming Tsai has graced us with his judging skills! Will the chefs be able to stand up to his tough critiques?

The chefs are in a mad dash to grab tea for this Boston Tea Party-themed Quickfire challenge.

This isn't just any Quickfire -- it's Sudden Death! Everyone needs to be on their A-game, lest they run the risk of going home.

Katsuji begins to make a broth with his tea.

That looks like a lot of smoke Mei -- what are you cooking up?

James is never afraid to take it old-school, making a beurre blanc for his dish.

The cheftestants are becoming pros at getting their hands up high when the clock runs out.

Aaron uses his spearmint tea to make a gastrique, but unfortunately his monkfish cheeks are over-cooked -- or "hammered" as they say in chef-world.

Adam gets innovative and creates an "iced tea-viche." Great word-play Adam!

Padma hates the chocolate tea Ron got, but despite her hatred, she enjoys his dish.

Gregory is feeling pumped up after his Quickfire win.

To be on Top Chef, you have to be good at playing the waiting game.

Peanuts! Cotton candy! Pretzels! Vendors arrive in the kitchen to share a special surprise with the chefs -- for this elimination challenge, they will be cooking at the iconic Fenway Park!

We wonder how Katsuji keeps his sunglasses on as he runs around the kitchen... Maybe this isn't his first time pouring a slew of beers while wearing shades.

Each chef has to create a fine dining dish using a ballpark snack. Rebecca seasons her toasted pretzel streusel.

James decides to make an avocado buttermilk mousse to accompany his lobster cake with pretzel panzanella.

Melissa is creating something one can only dream of -- bacon popcorn.

The gang heads to the Fenway kitchens, uncertain about what kind of cooking environment to expect. At least they know there will be plenty of stadium seats to rest in?

The judges are taking the field, accompanied by a few special guests.

Hugh and Ming never imagined in their wildest dreams that they'd be dining on the Fenway field.

Gregory, Adam and Rebecca present their dishes to the judges. As a New Yorker and Yankee fan, Adam is none too pleased to be serving on this field.

This is a far cry from your typical hot dog and beer at a ball game...

Melissa, Mei and Stacy approach the mound, er, the judges.

It can be difficult to tell if Tom is pleased or not -- although he must be delighted to dine next to Red Sox legend, Dennis Eckersley!

Aaron, Katie and Ron serve their dishes. Katie's dish is dedicated to her father, who she shared very fond memories with at baseball games before his passing.

Welcome the Boston Globe's sports reporter, Dan Shaughnessy!

Keriann's short ribs weren't cooked quite long enough, and Katsuji seems to have overcomplicated another dish.

Ming looks pleased...or maybe we're thrown off by his bright yellow shirt? Anyone looks happy in yellow...

This may take the cake for the most grandiose and unexpected setting of a Top Chef meal.

We'd pick these guys for our team any day! Especially Gregory and his "gazelle legs," as Adam described them.

Serious faces are on for this elimination.

Gregory, Melissa and Katie find themselves in the top three. Katie is shocked and thrilled to land on top after all of the mishaps she endured with her dish.