What happens when a Top Chef legend returns — not to compete, but to judge?
In this episode of Eat Your Content, host Rich Herrera and Top Chef Season 21 finalist Savannah Miller dive deep into the high-pressure world of Episode 9 from Season 22. This time, the chefs face a cerebral, high-concept challenge inspired by Mission: Impossible, with none other than back-to-back Top Chef champion Buddha Lo joining the judges' table.
We break down:
- Why Buddha Lo is considered the GOAT (and what it’s like to cook for him).
- How Season 22’s rising star Tristan is echoing Buddha’s meticulous, mold-powered legacy.
- What makes a dish more than just “technically strong” — and why storytelling might be the most important ingredient on Top Chef.
- The highs, lows, and flops of the elimination challenge: from flawless trout en croûte to laser breadsticks gone wrong.
- And yes... the saga of dry ice, frozen tartare, and why execution always matters more than gimmicks.
Whether you're a casual viewer, culinary school hopeful, or longtime Top Chef superfan, this is your inside scoop into the mind games, strategies, and subtle artistry that separate good chefs from great ones.
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