On tonight's episode of Top Chef Masters:
These Quickfire challenges are getting crazy! Last week, they had 12 minutes to prep a cheese-based appetizer, while tonight, the chefs only have 7 minutes to create their dish — looks like they have to use high-end ingredients: foie gras, caviar, etc. What's next? A 2 minute Quickfire?! In the words of Glenn Frey, "The heat is on."
I am very happy to announce that there will be yet another hottie gracing our TV screens tonight: Adam Levine! Oh yeah, and the rest of the Maroon 5 band members will be there too. (While they're all very talented, there's a reason that Adam is the face of the band.) I'm also excited that Gail Simmons from regular Top Chef will be sitting in as guest judge — because apparently Ruth Reichl is pulling an Anthony Bourdain again this episode (as in, not showing up).
The chefs must prepare a vegetarian meal served family-style for Maroon 5 and the judges. The twist? (Spoiler alert because this isn't mentioned in the preview video.) They have to cook on a tour bus!
Preview video highlights:
This article appears in May 12-18, 2011.