Episode guide
Top Chef: Miami
16 episodes · premiered Jun 12, 2007
Top Chef: Miami is the third season of American reality television series Top Chef and was filmed first in Miami, Florida, and concluded in Aspen, Colorado. The season premiered on Bravo on June 13, 2007 and ended on October 10, 2007. Padma Lakshmi returned with Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons and new judge Ted Allen, who will switch off with Simmons throughout the season. First season contestant Lee Anne Wong was brought in as a food consultant and assisted in planning the challenges. Production took place in April and May 2007 in Miami Beach, Florida, with 15 contestants living, and the production activity centered, at the historic Fontainebleau Hotel. The prize money awarded to the Top Chef was $100,000. As with Season 2, the winning recipe from each week's episode of Season 3 is featured on Bravo's Top Chef website and prepared by Season 1 contestant Lee Anne Wong in a web video called The Wong Way to Cook.
- Episode 1: First Impressions Jun 13, 2007 · 42m Getting to know each other is the theme for this first round. The new crop of fifteen chefs arrives in Miami, and then they are given two challenges – one with leftovers – to introduce…
- Episode 2: Sunny Delights Jun 20, 2007 · 42m Tonight's theme is sunshine, and first the contestants must use a product of that sunshine, citrus. Then they are asked to demonstrate their catering skills at an event which requires…
- Episode 3: Family Favorites Jun 27, 2007 · 42m This week the remaining chefs must first catch fresh seafood, and then put a fresh twist on American dinner staples for members of the Miami Elks Club. Guest Judge: Alfred Portale…
- Episode 4: Cooking by Numbers Jul 11, 2007 · 42m The contestants mix it up with Bombay Sapphire mixologist Jamie Walker, and then ply their trade at a gastronomic society. Barton G. Weiss of Miami's Barton G. the Restaurant serves as…
- Episode 5: Latin Lunch Jul 18, 2007 · 42m Timing is the theme for this round as the 11 remaining chefs are asked to be creative with a time-saving pastry and then serve lunch to clients on a tight schedule. Guest Judge: Maria…
- Episode 6: Watch What Happens Jul 25, 2007 · 42m In a special episode, Bravo's Andy Cohen sits down with past and current contestants to explore their experiences in the competition
- Episode 7: Freezer Burn Aug 1, 2007 · 42m The chef's taste buds are put to the test, and then they must "cook" for a frozen challenge. Rocco DiSpirito acts as guest judge.
- Episode 8: Guilty Pleasures Aug 8, 2007 · 42m This round's theme is guilty pleasures. First the chefs must work with Summer's guilty institution, ice cream, and then they move on to Miami's night life, but there's a surprise in store…
- Episode 9: Restaurant Wars Aug 15, 2007 · 42m The chefs are told that they must create the perfect burger. Then, they must create a new restaurant concept, including a great menu. Chef Daniel Boulud is the guest judge.
- Episode 10: Second Helping Aug 22, 2007 · 42m Chef Geoffrey Zakarian guest judges a relay race challenge. The chefs get another try at "Restaurant Wars," continued from last episode.
- Episode 11: Chef Overboard Sep 5, 2007 · 42m Chef Michael Schwartz helps to judge challenges that involve a cruise ship buffet and creativity in a grocery store.
- Episode 12: Snacks on a Plane Sep 12, 2007 · 42m Jimmy Canora guests on an episode that takes to the skies when the chefs take on the dreaded plane cuisine.
- Episode 13: Manhattan Project Sep 19, 2007 · 42m Sirio Maccione guest judges a QuickFire where the chefs must recreate one of his dishes, then they must impress four more chefs, including Andre Soltner, in elimination.
- Episode 14: Finale (1) Sep 26, 2007 · 42m The remaining chefs make the move to Aspen, Colorado for the semifinal and the decision of who the final two will be.
- Episode 15: Finale (2) Oct 3, 2007 · 56m The Top Chef is chosen.
- Episode 16: Reunion Oct 10, 2007 · 42m The cast and contestants get together to reminisce about the season and answer questions.