Top Chef ( season 10 ) - wikipedia Top Chef ( season 10 ) Top Chef ( season 10 ) Country of origin United States No. of episodes 17 Release Original network Bravo Original release November 7, 2012 ( 2012 - 11 - 07 ) -- February 27, 2013 ( 2013 - 02 - 27 ) Additional information Host ( s ) Padma Lakshmi Judges Tom Colicchio Gail Simmons Emeril Lagasse Hugh Acheson Wolfgang Puck No. of contestants 24 Winner Kristen Kish Season chronology ← Previous Season 9 Next → Season 11 List of Top Chef episodes Top Chef : Seattle is the tenth season of the American reality television series Top Chef. The season was announced on September 19, 2012, and premiered on November 7, 2012. The competition was initially filmed in Seattle, Washington before moving to Juneau, Alaska for three episodes, and then concluding in Los Angeles, California. Top Chef : Last Chance Kitchen, the web series introduced in the previous season which puts the eliminated contestants against each other in head - to - head challenges to battle for a chance to re-enter the main competition, also returned. The winner continued to compete in the season finale. In addition, viewers could vote each week for chefs eliminated from the Last Chance Kitchen to move on in the `` Save a Chef '' competition. The winner of the final vote was `` saved '', and earned a spot in the final round of the Last Chance Kitchen. In the season finale, Kristen Kish was declared the Top Chef, defeating Brooke Williamson. Sheldon Simeon was voted Fan Favorite. Contents 1 Contestants 1.1 Eliminated in qualifying rounds 1.2 Top 18 2 Contestant progress 3 Episodes 4 Last Chance Kitchen 5 References 6 External links Contestants The cast of the tenth season of Top Chef initially consisted of 21 contestants. After the qualifying challenges in the first episode, the pool of chefs was narrowed down to 15. Former Top Chef competitors Josie Smith - Malave ( Top Chef : Los Angeles ), Chris `` CJ '' Jacobson ( Top Chef : Miami ), and Stefan Richter ( Top Chef : New York ) joined the competition during the second episode. Brooke Williamson, Sheldon Simeon, and John Tesar later returned to compete in Top Chef : Charleston. All three made it to the final part of the season, where Tesar finished in fourth, Simeon finished third, and Williamson was the season 's winner. Eliminated in qualifying rounds Name Hometown Current Residence Age Tina Bourbeau New York, New York New York, New York 42 Stephanie Cmar Boston, Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts 27 Anthony Gray Macon, Georgia Atlanta, Georgia 35 Gina Keatley Boston, Massachusetts Harlem, New York 32 Daniel O'Brien Clarkson, New York Washington, D.C. 32 Jorel Pierce Denver, Colorado Denver, Colorado 28 Top 18 Name Hometown Current Residence Age Elizabeth `` Lizzie '' Binder Durban, South Africa San Francisco, California 37 Chrissy Camba Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois 31 Micah Fields Los Angeles, California Los Angeles, California 28 Eliza Gavin Telluride, Colorado Telluride, Colorado 38 Chris `` CJ '' Jacobson El Toro, California Studio City, California 36 Jeffrey Jew Washington, D.C. St. Petersburg, Florida 34 Kristen Kish Kentwood, Michigan Boston, Massachusetts 28 Danyele McPherson Waynesville, North Carolina Dallas, Texas 31 Carla Pellegrino Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Las Vegas, Nevada 43 Stefan Richter Tampere, Finland Santa Monica, California 40 Sheldon Simeon Hilo, Hawaii Lahaina, Hawaii 30 Josie Smith - Malave Miami, Florida San Francisco, California 37 John Tesar New York, New York Dallas, Texas 54 Joshua `` Josh '' Valentine Del City, Oklahoma Dallas, Texas 33 Bart Vandaele Roeselare, Belgium Washington, D.C. 42 Tyler Wiard Denver, Colorado Denver, Colorado 41 Brooke Williamson Los Angeles, California Redondo Beach, California 34 Kuniko Yagi Maebashi, Japan Los Angeles, California 35 Contestant progress Episode # 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Quickfire Challenge Winner ( s ) John Kuniko Sheldon Josie John Bart Sheldon Brooke Kristen Micah Micah Brooke N / A Stefan Sheldon Sheldon Brooke N / A N / A Contestant Elimination Challenge Results Kristen IN IN WIN IN HIGH WIN IN WIN WIN OUT IN WINNER Brooke LOW IN IN LOW WIN HIGH WIN HIGH IN IN LOW WIN WIN WIN IN RUNNER - UP Sheldon HIGH LOW IN IN HIGH HIGH LOW IN WIN WIN HIGH LOW LOW LOW OUT Josh IN IN LOW LOW LOW HIGH LOW HIGH HIGH HIGH WIN HIGH LOW OUT 5 Lizzie IN HIGH HIGH IN IN HIGH HIGH LOW LOW IN HIGH HIGH OUT 6 Stefan LOW IN HIGH LOW IN HIGH IN IN IN IN LOW OUT 7 Josie LOW LOW IN IN IN LOW LOW IN LOW LOW OUT 8 Micah IN IN IN IN LOW LOW HIGH IN OUT 9 John HIGH IN IN LOW HIGH LOW WIN OUT 10 Bart LOW IN IN IN IN LOW OUT 11 Danyele IN IN IN IN LOW OUT 12 Eliza IN IN IN IN OUT 13 CJ LOW HIGH LOW OUT Tyler IN LOW HIGH OUT 15 Carla IN WIN OUT 16 Chrissy IN IN OUT 17 Kuniko WIN OUT 18 Jeffrey OUT ^ Note 1 : The chef ( s ) did not receive immunity for winning the Quickfire Challenge. ^ Note 2 : Due to the qualifying rounds, the show did not use its traditional elimination format until the second episode. ^ Note 3 : Former Top Chef contestants CJ, Josie, and Stefan entered the competition following the Quickfire Challenge. ^ Note 4 : Due to the poor quality of the dishes served in the Elimination Challenge, no winner was declared. ^ Note 5 : Kristen won Last Chance Kitchen and returned to the competition. ( WINNER ) The chef won the season and was crowned Top Chef. ( RUNNER - UP ) The chef was the runner - up for the season. ( WIN ) The chef won that episode 's Elimination Challenge. ( HIGH ) The chef was selected as one of the top entries in the Elimination Challenge, but did not win. ( IN ) The chef was not selected as one of the top or bottom entries in the Elimination Challenge and was safe. ( LOW ) The chef was selected as one of the bottom entries in the Elimination Challenge, but was not eliminated. ( OUT ) The chef lost that week 's Elimination Challenge and was out of the competition. Episodes Main article : List of Top Chef episodes No. overall No. in season Title Original air date 140 `` The Ultimate Chef Test '' November 7, 2012 ( 2012 - 11 - 07 ) Qualifying Challenge : The 21 chefs were separated into four groups and sent to the restaurants of judges Tom Colicchio, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, and Hugh Acheson. The judges devised their own challenges to evaluate the potential contestants and selected which chefs would compete for the Top Chef title in Seattle. Group 1 ( Colicchio ) : Anthony, John, Jorel, Lizzie, Micah ELIMINATED : Anthony and Jorel Group 2 ( Lagasse ) : Jeffrey, Josh, Kristen, Stephanie, Tina ELIMINATED : Stephanie and Tina Group 3 ( Puck ) : Carla, Chrissy, Daniel, Eliza, Kuniko, Tyler ELIMINATED : Daniel Group 4 ( Acheson ) : Bart, Brooke, Danyele, Gina, Sheldon ELIMINATED : Gina 141 `` A Shock at the Space Needle '' November 14, 2012 ( 2012 - 11 - 14 ) Quickfire Challenge : The chefs separated themselves into teams of three and had to create a dish that highlighted the local shellfish. The winning team drew knives to determine which individual would receive immunity. Past Top Chef contestants, Chris `` CJ '' Jacobson, Josie Smith - Malave, and Stefan Richter officially joined the competition following the challenge. Orange Team : Carla, Chrissy, Lizzie Yellow Team : Danyele, Eliza, Josh Green Team : Kristen, Micah, Tyler Blue Team : John, Kuniko, Sheldon Gray Team : Bart, Brooke, Jeffrey WINNER : Blue Team ( Geoduck Sashimi with Ponzu, Apple & Cucumber ) Elimination Challenge : Using the same teams from the Quickfire, the chefs traveled to the Space Needle to make a dish using regional ingredients. Red Team : CJ, Josie, Stefan Orange Team : Carla, Chrissy, Lizzie Yellow Team : Danyele, Eliza, Josh Green Team : Kristen, Micah, Tyler Blue Team : John, Kuniko, Sheldon Gray Team : Bart, Brooke, Jeffrey WINNER : Kuniko ( Chili Oil Poached Cod with Dashi & Spot Prawn Shabu Shabu ) ELIMINATED : Jeffrey ( Pan Roasted Halibut with Mushrooms, English Peas, Wheat Beer & Herb Sabayon ) 142 `` Tom vs. Emeril : Turkeypocalypse '' November 21, 2012 ( 2012 - 11 - 21 ) Quickfire Challenge : The chefs were tasked with creating international dumplings, inspired by whatever country they took on a map ; they had 5 minutes on an Amazon Kindle Fire to look up whatever they needed to know about their type of dumpling. WINNER : Josie ( Mandu - Pork, Tofu & Shiitake Mushroom Filling ) Elimination Challenge : The chefs worked in two teams, led by Tom Colicchio ( Red ) and Emeril Lagasse ( Gray ), to cook a Thanksgiving meal to benefit FareStart. Red Team : Bart, Carla, CJ, Eliza, Josh, Lizzie, Micah, Stefan Gray Team : Brooke, Chrissy, Danyele, John, Josie, Kristen, Kuniko, Sheldon, Tyler WINNER : Carla ( Carrot Soup with Turkey Meatballs ) ELIMINATED : Kuniko ( Potato Pavé ) 143 `` ' 50s Food Flashback '' November 28, 2012 ( 2012 - 11 - 28 ) Quickfire Challenge : The chefs were asked to butcher a part of a whole piece of beef and cook a dish with that cut. WINNER : John ( Braised Oxtails and Potato Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables & Celery ) Elimination Challenge : The chefs recreated dishes from a classic 1950 's menu from the restaurant Canlis. The winner received $10,000. WINNER : Kristen ( Dry - Roasted Sautéed Mushrooms with Crispy - Fried Shallots ) ELIMINATED : Chrissy ( Canlis ' Special Salad ) and Carla ( Whole Milk - Fed Squab with Red Wine Reduction ) 144 5 `` Pike Place Pickle '' December 5, 2012 ( 2012 - 12 - 05 ) Quickfire Challenge : The chefs paired up and created a breakfast on a stick for 50 people at Pike Place Market. WINNERS : Bart and Sheldon ( Green Forest Breakfast Sandwich : Eggs, Cheese, Pancetta, Bacon & Spinach ) Elimination Challenge : The same teams were kept for the Elimination Challenge. The chefs were asked to create a dish, by drawing knives, to feature an ingredient created by the vendors at Pike Place Market. The winners would have received $10,000 ; however, due to the poor quality of the meal, the reward was pulled off the table. Bart and Sheldon : Salmon Candy Danyele and Lizzie : Coconut Curry Chocolate John and Josh : Truffled Popcorn Eliza and Josie : Cardamom Bitters Brooke and Stefan : Rose Petal Jelly CJ and Tyler : Spicy Dill Pickles Kristen and Micah : Cheese Curds ELIMINATED : CJ and Tyler ( Pork Crumpet Burger with Fried Spicy Dill Pickles ) 145 6 `` Even the Famous Come Home '' December 12, 2012 ( 2012 - 12 - 12 ) Quickfire Challenge : The chefs were asked to cook a holiday - themed sweet and savory dish that reminds them of their heritage using Truvia baking blend sugar. However, there was only one knife available for all the chefs ; those who needed to use it were forced to either share it or improvise using other tools or methods. WINNER : Brooke ( Apple Crostata with Cheddar Cheese, Candied Pine Nuts & Apple Salad ) Elimination Challenge : The chefs were tasked to cater a homecoming party for actors Anna Faris and Chris Pratt, along with their families and friends. The winner received a Toyota Prius c. WINNER : Brooke ( Lamb - Stuffed Squid on Black Rice with Coconut Milk ) ELIMINATED : Eliza ( Elk Ribeye with Elk Sausage Polenta, Spiced Carrots & Huckleberry Port Sauce ) 146 7 `` Foiled Again '' December 19, 2012 ( 2012 - 12 - 19 ) Quickfire Challenge : All ingredients in the Top Chef pantry were completely wrapped in Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil. The chefs had 30 minutes to make whatever they wanted, with the limitation that each chef must incorporate any ingredient he or she unwrapped. In addition, all pots, pans, and bowls were off - limits ; only the aluminum foil could be used as a cooking vessel. WINNER : Kristen ( Almond & Chocolate Sponge Cake ) Elimination Challenge : The chefs paired up and competed against each other to make dishes that featured berries from Remlinger 's Farm. The winner of the Quickfire Challenge was allowed to cook by themselves. The dishes were served to 150 guests, who voted which contestant had the better dish in each head - to - head battle ( below in bold ). The winner received $10,000. Danyele vs. Josh : Blueberries Bart vs. Brooke : Blackberries Stefan vs. John : Gooseberries Josie vs. Lizzie : Raspberries Micah vs. Sheldon : Strawberries Kristen : Tayberries WINNER : Kristen ( Matcha Goat Milk Custard with Macerated Tayberries ) ELIMINATED : Danyele ( Chicken Pine Nut Terrine with Blueberry Mostarda ) 147 8 `` Jalapeño Business '' December 26, 2012 ( 2012 - 12 - 26 ) Quickfire Challenge : The chefs were challenged to make either a hot or cold preparation of oysters that they had harvested themselves from local oyster beds in Bow, Washington. The winner received $5,000. WINNER : Micah ( Crispy Fried Oysters with Arugula Salad, Hot Sauce & Lemon ) Elimination Challenge : In teams of two, the chefs had to cater an after - game party for a Seattle roller derby team, the Rat City Rollergirls. The dishes each team cooked were inspired by the name of one of the rollergirls. Josie and Bart : Teriyaki Terror John and Brooke : Kutta Rump Lizzie and Micah : Jalapeño Business Kristen and Stefan : Eddie Shredder Josh and Sheldon : Tempura Tantrum WINNERS : Brooke and John ( Thai Beef with Lobster Jasmine Rice & Thai Slaw ) ELIMINATED : Bart ( Steak Teriyaki with Forbidden Rice, Beet Blood & Green Papaya Salad ) 148 9 `` Past Suppers '' January 2, 2013 ( 2013 - 01 - 02 ) Quickfire Challenge : The chefs were tested on their knife skills. Beginning in three teams of three, the contestants had to sharpen dull knives enough to cut cleanly through paper. The two teams to finish the fastest advanced to the next round preparing 50 potatoes using the Tourné cutting method. The members of the winning team continued to the final round, competing against each other to break down the rack of two rabbits. A chef cutting themselves was treated as an automatic disqualification. The winner received a custom chef 's knife from master bladesmith Bob Kramer, worth roughly $4,000, and immunity from elimination. WINNER : Micah Elimination Challenge : Each chef cooked a dish inspired by a memorable moment from a previous season of Top Chef, but had to prepare a healthier version than the original. The winner received $15,000, and their dish would be used as inspiration for a new Top Chef Healthy Choice frozen entrée. In a surprise twist, the bottom two contestants competed head - to - head based on a memorable moment from this season : CJ 's elimination in Episode 5. Season 1 : Josie - Dave saying to Tiffani `` I 'm not your bitch, bitch '' after Restaurant Wars. Season 2 : Stefan - Marcel and Betty 's fight during the TGI Fridays challenge. Season 3 : John - Howie referencing Anthony Bourdain 's book at the judges ' table after failing to plate part of his dish. Season 4 : Sheldon - The fight in the stew room with Spike, Antonia, Jennifer, Dale, and Lisa after Zoi 's departure. Season 5 : Lizzie - Jamie making the same scallop dish from a previous episode and Fabio saying `` It 's Top Chef, not Top Scallop. '' Season 6 : Josh - The chefs cooking for 300 airmen at an Air Force base. Season 7 : Brooke - Alex winning a challenge for a dish with pea purée after Ed mysteriously lost his. Season 8 : Kristen - Carla 's excitement over getting the chance to make chicken pot pie on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Season 9 : Micah - Beverly and Heather 's fight at the judges ' table. WINNER : Kristen ( Poached Chicken Breast, Carrot Purée, with Garlic & Tofu Emulsion ) ELIMINATED : John ( Umami Risotto with Chicken, Salmon Roe, Burdock Root & Carrot Emulsion ; Lamb Burger with Fried Egg and Spicy Pickle, Tomato & Pomegranate Salad ) 149 10 `` Battle Before the War '' January 9, 2013 ( 2013 - 01 - 09 ) Quickfire Challenge : The chefs had 15 minutes to prepare a dish containing ginger. The winner received immunity from elimination. WINNER : Brooke ( Ginger - Caramel Squid with Fresh Lime & Chili Powder ) Elimination Challenge : The chefs created a restaurant concept, and presented their concept via a representative dish at the Taste of Seattle Food Festival. The two winning chefs each received $10,000 and acted as executive chef for their teams during Restaurant Wars in the next episode. The two winners picked their teams from the other remaining contestants without knowing the results of the elimination, guaranteeing that one would be handicapped in the following challenge. WINNERS : Kristen ( Atelier Kwan - Onsen Egg with Camembert - Mustard Sauce & Buttered Radishes ) and Sheldon ( Urbano - Sour Tamarind Soup with Pork Belly, Shrimp & Snapper ) ELIMINATED : Micah ( Raw - Salmon, Snapper, Hamachi, Squid, Scallop & Mackerel with Raw Vegetables ) 150 11 `` Restaurant Wars '' January 16, 2013 ( 2013 - 01 - 16 ) Elimination Challenge : The chefs had 48 hours to create a restaurant pop - up based on the winning concepts from the prior episode : Urbano ( modern Filipino ) and Atelier Kwan ( reinterpreted classical French ). They set up both the dining area and the kitchen area, and executed a multi-course dinner service. One member from the losing team was eligible for elimination. The winner received a Toyota Avalon. Atelier Kwan : Brooke, Josie, Kristen, Lizzie Charcuterie : Rabbit, Pickled Turnips & Yellow Beets in Chicken & Rabbit Broth ( Lizzie ) Bouillabaisse : Halibut, Dungeness Crab, Bay Scallops with Shellfish Broth ( Josie ) Beef Bourguignon : Braised Short Rib, Garlic Purée, Mushrooms & Carrots ( Kristen ) Baked Gougères, St. Agur Blue Cheese, Roasted Radish & Stone Fruit Compote ( Brooke ) Almond Cake Macaron with Coconut Custard & Caramel Buttercream ( Kristen ) Urbano : Josh, Sheldon, Stefan Kilawen : Yellowtail with Cilantro, Spicy Chili & White Soy Sauces ( Stefan ) Balut : Poached Egg, Duck Confit & Foie Gras Mousse ( Josh ) Miki : Prawns, Tapioca Roll with Achiote ( Sheldon ) Adobo : Pork Belly with Mung Bean Purée & Pea Shoots Salad ( Sheldon ) Halo - Halo : Coconut Sorbet, Avocado Mousse, Banana & Shredded Coconut ( Josh ) Dark Chocolate with Macadamia Nuts, Ginger & Peppermint Oil ( Stefan ) WINNER : Sheldon ELIMINATED : Kristen 151 12 `` Wolfgang Clucks '' January 23, 2013 ( 2013 - 01 - 23 ) Quickfire Challenge : The chefs had 30 minutes to create a dish to impress a sushi master. The winner received $5,000. From this point forward, the winners of the Quickfire no longer received immunity from elimination. WINNER : Stefan ( Yellowtail with Grilled Shiitake & Raw Lobster with Seaweed and Unagi ) Elimination Challenge : The chefs had to make a fried chicken dish for a dinner party. The winner received a year 's supply of Terlato wine. WINNER : Josh ( Smoked Fried Chicken with Hot Sauce & Blue Cheese ) ELIMINATED : Josie ( Chicken with Black Garlic, Cayenne, Thyme & Hot Sauce with Daikon Salad ) 152 13 `` Chefs at Sea '' January 30, 2013 ( 2013 - 01 - 30 ) Quickfire Challenge : The competition left Seattle and boarded a cruise ship en route to Juneau, Alaska. The chefs prepared 200 portions of a one - bite appetizer incorporating iceberg lettuce. The winner received an advantage in the following Elimination Challenge. WINNER : Sheldon ( Vietnamese Lettuce Wrap with Pork, Shrimp & Pickled Iceberg Hearts ) Elimination Challenge : The chefs prepared a creative reinterpretation of a surf and turf. The winner of the Quickfire Challenge was allowed to choose their two proteins first, which became off - limits to the rest of the competitors. WINNER : Brooke ( Mussels & Frog Legs with Celery Root & Fennel Purée, Papadums & Shallot Chutney ) ELIMINATED : Stefan ( Braised Pork Belly with Beer Sauce, Parsnip & Eel Ravioli ) 153 14 `` Kings of Alaska '' February 6, 2013 ( 2013 - 02 - 06 ) Quickfire Challenge : The chefs had 30 minutes to create a dish highlighting Alaskan crab. The winner received $5,000. WINNER : Sheldon ( King Crab, Dungeness Crab `` Miso, '' Pine - Smoked Asparagus & Charred Corn ) Elimination Challenge : The chefs had to make a dish using salmon and sourdough bread for the residents of Juneau. The winner received a trip for two to Costa Rica. WINNER : Brooke ( Sockeye Salmon & Seafood Broth with Mustard Seed Caviar & Dill Sourdough ) ELIMINATED : Lizzie ( Citrus & Beet Glazed Salmon Slider with Poppyseed Bun & Pickles ) 154 15 `` Glacial Gourmand '' February 13, 2013 ( 2013 - 02 - 13 ) Quickfire Challenge : The chefs prepared a meal for the athletes training for the Iditarod using only the supplies already available at their training camp. WINNER : Brooke ( Pan-Roasted Halibut, Panzanella Salad with Red Currant & Beet Vinaigrette ) Elimination Challenge : The chefs cooked a dish inspired by their memory of the moment they decided to become a chef. WINNER : Brooke ( Braised Chicken, Grilled Quail with Carrot Barley & Pickled Vegetables ) ELIMINATED : Josh ( Foie Gras Three Ways : Torchon, Pan-Seared & Profiterole ) 155 16 `` Finale Part 1 '' February 20, 2013 ( 2013 - 02 - 20 ) Elimination Challenge : After the competition moved to Los Angeles for the finale, the remaining chefs were given three hours to prepare an appetizer, a main course, and a dessert course to be served that night at Tom Colicchio 's Craft restaurant. In addition, the chefs must run the kitchen during the dinner service, expedited by Colicchio himself, finishing and plating courses to order. ELIMINATED : Sheldon ( Sashimi Spot Prawns, Court Bouillon, Radish & Asian Herbs ; Roasted Quail, Pine Nut Purée, Garam Masala & Tangerine ; White Chocolate Mousse with Apple & Fennel ) 156 17 `` Finale Part 2 '' February 27, 2013 ( 2013 - 02 - 27 ) Elimination Challenge : Cooking in an Iron Chef - style arena in front of the judges, their friends and families, and all nine previous Top Chef champions, the finalists each prepared up to five courses of a meal to be served to the judges and audience. Kristen was assisted by Josh, Lizzie, and Sheldon. Brooke was assisted by CJ, Kuniko, and Stefan. Each course would be critiqued head - to - head by the judges, who would immediately vote on a winner for the round. The first chef to win three rounds would be crowned `` Top Chef ''. First Course ( No restriction ) : Brooke : Crispy Pig Ear & Chicory Salad, Six - Minute Egg, Apricot Jam & Candied Kumquats Kristen : Chicken Liver Mousse with Frisée, Mustard, Prune, Hazelnuts & Pumpernickel WINNER : Kristen ( 1 - 0 ) Second Course ( Scallops ) : Brooke : Seared Scallop with Salt Cod Purée, Speck, Black Currant & Mustard Seed Vinaigrette Kristen : Citrus and Lavender Cured Scallop with Bitter Orange, Meyer Lemon & Apple WINNER : Brooke ( 1 - 1 ) Third Course ( No restriction ) : Brooke : Vadouvan Fried Chicken Wing with Sumac Yogurt - Tahini & Pickled Kohlrabi Fattoush Kristen : Celery Root Purée with Bone Marrow, Mushrooms, Bitter Greens & Radishes WINNER : Kristen ( 2 - 1 ) Fourth Course ( Red Snapper ) : Brooke : Braised Pork Cheek & Red Snapper with Collard Green Slaw & Sorrel Purée Kristen : Red Snapper with Leeks, Little Gem Lettuce, Tarragon, Uni & Shellfish Nage WINNER : Kristen ( 3 - 1 ) WINNER : Kristen RUNNER - UP : Brooke Last Chance Kitchen Main article : Top Chef § Last Chance Kitchen No. Title Original air date `` Carla vs. Chrissy vs. Kuniko vs. Jeffrey '' November 28, 2012 ( 2012 - 11 - 28 ) Challenge : The chefs were given a chance to redeem themselves by creating a dish incorporating the same ingredients from the dishes that eliminated them. Carla : Whole Squab with Baked Tomato & Morels Chrissy : Canlis ' Special Salad Jeffrey : Pan-Roasted Halibut with Peas & Morels Kuniko : Lemongrass Cream Potato Chowder WINNER : Kuniko `` CJ and Tyler vs. Kuniko '' December 5, 2012 ( 2012 - 12 - 05 ) Challenge : The chefs were tasked with making a dessert. Because CJ and Tyler were eliminated from the main competition as a team, the two contestants had to work together to create their dish. CJ and Tyler : Hay Ice Cream with Cherry Fritter, Cherries & Arugula Kuniko : Frozen Bananas with Fruit Compote & Lemon Curd WINNERS : CJ and Tyler SAVED : Jeffrey `` Eliza vs. CJ vs. Tyler '' December 12, 2012 ( 2012 - 12 - 12 ) Challenge : The chefs had to create a well - composed dish highlighting pickles and carrots. CJ : Pan-Roasted Rainbow Trout, Carrot Purée & Charred Pickles Eliza : Brown Butter Carrot Mash, Crusted Scallops, Corn & Pickle Succotash Tyler : Deconstructed Ceviche with Pickles & Carrots WINNER : CJ SAVED : Kuniko `` Danyele vs. CJ '' December 19, 2012 ( 2012 - 12 - 19 ) Challenge : The chefs were required to make a sandwich using lunch meat. CJ : Vietnamese - Inspired Ham & Butter Sandwich with Apple & Radicchio Danyele Oven - Roasted Turkey, Bacon & Avocado Sandwich with Pickled Onions WINNER : CJ SAVED : Kuniko 5 `` Bart vs. CJ '' December 26, 2012 ( 2012 - 12 - 26 ) Challenge : The chefs had to use chicken breast to create a flavorful dish. Bart : Roasted Chicken with Carrots, Greek Yogurt, Tea - Infused Sauce & Speculoos Cookies CJ : Marinated Chicken Breast with Mushroom Reduction, Greek Yogurt & Roasted Lettuces WINNER : CJ SAVED : Kuniko 6 `` John vs. CJ '' January 2, 2013 ( 2013 - 01 - 02 ) Challenge : The chefs were allowed to cook any dish, but were required to use pots and pans bought from a yard sale. CJ : Seared Diver Scallop, Foie Gras Dashi with Mango & Caviar John : Corn Velouté & Succotash with Roasted Lobster & Seared Foie Gras WINNER : CJ SAVED : Kuniko 7 `` Micah vs. CJ '' January 9, 2013 ( 2013 - 01 - 09 ) Challenge : The chefs had to prepare their best tartare. CJ : Beef Heart Tartare with Chili, Pickled Duck Skin & Tomato Water Micah : Bison Carpaccio & Duck Tartare with Quail Egg Yolk, Pickled Carrots, Chilis & Arugula WINNER : CJ SAVED : Kuniko 8 `` Kristen vs. CJ '' January 16, 2013 ( 2013 - 01 - 16 ) Challenge : The chefs got to choose an ingredient, a cuisine, and a cooking technique that they had to incorporate into their dishes, as well as a time limit. They decided that they had to prepare a French - inspired snapper dish with a smoked element in 30 minutes. CJ : Brown Butter Snapper with Creamed Morel, Smoked Mashed Potatoes & Ratatouille Kristen : Bouillabaisse of Snapper, Crème Fraîche, Smoked Butter, Fennel & Radish WINNER : Kristen SAVED : Kuniko 9 `` Josie vs. Kristen '' January 23, 2013 ( 2013 - 01 - 23 ) Challenge : The chefs had to break down a salmon, portion 10 identical pieces, and create well - composed dishes for Tom and the eliminated contestants. Josie : Fennel Pollen Dusted Salmon with Fennel, Radish & Tarragon Salad Kristen : Crispy Salmon with Pickled Pineapple, Raisins, Shaved Cauliflower & Crème Fraîche WINNER : Kristen SAVED : CJ 10 `` Stefan vs. Kristen '' January 30, 2013 ( 2013 - 01 - 30 ) Challenge : The chefs cooked dishes using offal. Kristen : Chicken Livers with Garlic and Mustard Caramel, Pickled Fruit & Herb Salad Stefan : Beuscherl of Innards with Cream Sauce, Bread Galette, Liver & Parsley Salad WINNER : Kristen SAVED : CJ 11 `` Lizzie vs. Kristen '' February 6, 2013 ( 2013 - 02 - 06 ) Challenge : The chefs made a dish over a campfire using Alaskan fish. Kristen : Cod with Coconut Broth, Clam Juice, Lime, Chili - Marinated Tomato, Corn & Petite Herbs Lizzie : Poached Salmon Stew with Fennel, Leek, Hungarian Paprika & Sweet Pepper Flakes WINNER : Kristen SAVED : Lizzie 12 `` Josh vs. Lizzie vs. Kristen '' February 13, 2013 ( 2013 - 02 - 13 ) Challenge : The chefs received the simple challenge of creating a great plate of food. Josh : Venison with Coriander, Brown Sugar and Black Pepper Cure, Kale & Shaved Carrot Kristen : Semolina Orecchiette with Brown Butter, Pomegranate, Apple & Fresh Herbs Lizzie : Black Cod in Black Pepper Vinegar, Savoy Cabbage & Spaetzle WINNER : Kristen References Jump up ^ The Dish ( September 19, 2012 ). `` ' Top Chef ' Season 10 Is Coming Your Way ''. Bravo. Retrieved September 19, 2012. ^ Jump up to : Gennis, Sadie ( September 20, 2012 ). `` Bravo Sets Top Chef : Seattle Premiere Date, Adds New Judge ''. TV Guide. 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