Top Chef, First Impressions

The hit culinary series Top Chef 3 Miami premieres with 15 rising chefs, a sizzling Miami kitchen, and the restaurant industry's most renowned talent.

The chefs cater a high-end gourmet barbeque party on the Intracoastal Waterway, where one contestant must pack their knives and go home.

The chefs get a taste of Miami's fresh local seafood, but for the elimination challenge, the chefs must impress special guest judge Alfred Portale.

The remaining chefs get their drink on when creating an appetizer that pairs well with a popular mixed drink, and guest judge Jamie Walker calls the shots.

The chefs must create a dish to serve the cast and crew of Telemundo's popular "Dame Chocolate" and other notable Telemundo stars.

It's a "dish" unlike any other in this Top Chef: Watch What Happens Special. Andy Cohen hosts a gathering of past and present chef'testants.

The chefs compete for immunity and must identify ingredients by sight or taste. Later, the contestants team up and work magic with frozen foods.

A sweet tooth is mandatory in the latest quick-fire challenge, which involves toppings and ice cream. Then, the chefs the perfect "hangover" snack.

The remaining chefs battle to create the most "adventuresome" burger, where special guest judge Daniel Boulud has high expectations.

It's a culinary relay race in this quick-fire challenge that requires expert shucking, chopping and whipping. The first team to finish wins bragging rights.

The remaining chefs must get creative at the supermarket. Later, the contestants cook on the high seas and put together a tasty buffet spread on a budget.

The chefs roll out of bed and into their quick-fire challenge. Then, the chefs "take-off" and join the mile-high meal club.

The remaining contestants struggle to recreate a dish made famous by special guest judge Sirio Maccioni. Later, the competition reaches a boiling point.

It's down to the wire whisk as the final four chefs compete in a two-part finale to determine who will be the next "Top Chef."

It's a sizzling season finale where the burner is hot and the competition hotter. Tune-in as the final two compete for the prestigious title of "Top Chef."

Andy Cohen hosts a candid gathering of season three's chef 'testants and judges; host Padma Lakshmi, head-judge Tom Colicchio and judge Gail Simmons.

In this heated holiday competition, chefs from seasons one, two and three come together to prepare a holiday meal the judges won't forget.