‘Top Chef’ Runner-up: “When I'm Cooking, I'm Happy”

We interview a chef who made it to the finals, but not to the top.

Defeated Cheftestant: ‘That Night Was Crushing’

Former Top Chefs Nikki, Camille, and Ilan Bemoan Bloggers

Ilan Hall says he moved to L.A. because New York was too competitive.

‘Top Chef’ Winner Tells All

What it's like to watch the sun rise with Daniel Boulud.

Our Favorite Moments From a Very Special Season of ‘Top Chef’

Faded photographs … covered now with lines and creases …

‘Top Chef Junior’ Bound, Inevitably, for Bravo

You know — for kids!

Empire State Tomatoes Safe; How ‘Top Chef’ Judging Works

The five steps to becoming a locavore, a preview of the 'Food & Wine' Classic in Aspen, and more, in our morning digest of news and gossip.

Stephanie Isn't Top Chef Yet — Despite Wishful Thinking

She was spotted schmoozing with the bigwigs at Florent, but she wasn't exactly invited out for a night on Boulud's arm.

Tom Colicchio Punctures the Myth of the Faux-Hawk

Tom Colicchio on the Chang bus and the advantages of being bald.

Sam Talbot Is a Hamptons Guy Now

Out in Montauk, Sam Talbot tries his hand at surfing and fending off the ladies.

Steve Lewis Calls Todd English a ‘Two-Bit, Lying Punk’

"And should, in my opinion, never be trusted by anyone — community boards, investors, women, anyone." Whoa.

Lisa ‘The Gorgon’ Fernandes Strikes Back at the Blogosphere

In an interview, Lisa Fernandes of 'Top Chef' doubts the spending power of blog readers.

Boulud Makes the A-list; Blue Hill’s New Slaughterhouse

Plus Lisa's peanut-butter mashed potatoes from 'Top Chef' end up on a menu, there are some good wine books to buy for Dad, and more, in our morning digest of news and gossip.

Tom Colicchio Denies ‘Top Chef’ Conspiracy

But he doesn't understand how Lisa made it past Dale, either.

Vanquished Cheftestant Blames a Distraction

Undercooked pigeon peas and messy plating stole away one chef's dreams.

Unsuspecting Viewers Steamrolled by ‘Top Chef’ Truck

The 'Top Chef' season will never end, if Bravo has its way.

‘Top Chef’ Guest Judge Denies All Relations With Frozen Scallops

Rick Tramonto never even met those frozen scallops!

Get Your $95 Beer in Brooklyn; Molecular Gastronomy Becoming More Expensive?

A $95 bottle of beer, why thieves are stealing fryer grease from fast-food restaurants, and more, in our morning news roundup.