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Sunny Delights

June 20, 2007

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Tonight's theme is sunshine, and first the contestants must use a product of that sunshine, citrus. Then they are asked to demonstrate their catering skills at an event which requires sunshine, a gourmet BBQ party. Guest Chef: Norman Van Aken QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish Using Florida Citrus Kingsford Elimination Challenge: Create an Upscale BBQ Dish

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Top Chef: Season 3 - 16 Episode s

3x1 - First Impressions
June 13, 2007
Getting to know each other is the theme for this first round. The new crop of fifteen chefs arrives in Miami, and then they are given two challenges – one with leftovers – to introduce themselves and their cooking to their fellow contestants and the judges. Guest Judge: Anthony Bourdain. QuickFire Challenge: Create an Amuse-Bouche in 10 Minutes Elimination Challenge: Create a Surf & Turf Dish Using Exotic Ingredients
3x2 - Sunny Delights
June 20, 2007
Tonight's theme is sunshine, and first the contestants must use a product of that sunshine, citrus. Then they are asked to demonstrate their catering skills at an event which requires sunshine, a gourmet BBQ party. Guest Chef: Norman Van Aken QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish Using Florida Citrus Kingsford Elimination Challenge: Create an Upscale BBQ Dish
3x3 - Family Favorites
June 27, 2007
This week the remaining chefs must first catch fresh seafood, and then put a fresh twist on American dinner staples for members of the Miami Elks Club. Guest Judge: Alfred Portale QuickFire Challenge: Catch & Cook Shellfish Elimination Challenge: Update Classic Dishes into Modern Lower Cholesterol Meals
3x4 - Cooking by Numbers
July 11, 2007
The contestants mix it up with Bombay Sapphire mixologist Jamie Walker, and then ply their trade at a gastronomic society. Barton G. Weiss of Miami's Barton G. the Restaurant serves as guest judge.
3x5 - Latin Lunch
July 18, 2007
Timing is the theme for this round as the 11 remaining chefs are asked to be creative with a time-saving pastry and then serve lunch to clients on a tight schedule. Guest Judge: Maria Frumkin QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish Using a Frozen Pie Crust. Elimination Challenge: Cater a Latin Lunch for the Cast & Crew of Telemundo's Dame Chocolate.
3x6 - Watch What Happens
July 25, 2007
In a special episode, Bravo's Andy Cohen sits down with past and current contestants to explore their experiences in the competition
3x7 - Freezer Burn
August 1, 2007
The chef's taste buds are put to the test, and then they must "cook" for a frozen challenge. Rocco DiSpirito acts as guest judge.
3x8 - Guilty Pleasures
August 8, 2007
This round's theme is guilty pleasures. First the chefs must work with Summer's guilty institution, ice cream, and then they move on to Miami's night life, but there's a surprise in store for them. Guest Judge: Govind Armstrong QuickFire Challenge: Coldstone Creamery Mix-in Challenge (Create Original Mix-ins for Their Sweet Cream Flavor). Elimination Challenge: Create Late Night Bar food in a Mobile Kitchen.
3x9 - Restaurant Wars
August 15, 2007
The chefs are told that they must create the perfect burger. Then, they must create a new restaurant concept, including a great menu. Chef Daniel Boulud is the guest judge.
3x10 - Second Helping
August 22, 2007
Chef Geoffrey Zakarian guest judges a relay race challenge. The chefs get another try at "Restaurant Wars," continued from last episode.
3x11 - Chef Overboard
September 5, 2007
Chef Michael Schwartz helps to judge challenges that involve a cruise ship buffet and creativity in a grocery store.
3x12 - Snacks on a Plane
September 12, 2007
Jimmy Canora guests on an episode that takes to the skies when the chefs take on the dreaded plane cuisine.
3x13 - Manhattan Project
September 19, 2007
Sirio Maccione guest judges a QuickFire where the chefs must recreate one of his dishes, then they must impress four more chefs, including Andre Soltner, in elimination.
3x14 - Finale (1)
September 26, 2007
The remaining chefs make the move to Aspen, Colorado for the semifinal and the decision of who the final two will be.
3x15 - Finale (2)
October 3, 2007
The Top Chef is chosen.
3x16 - Reunion
October 10, 2007
The cast and contestants get together to reminisce about the season and answer questions.

3x1 - First Impressions

3x2 - Sunny Delights

3x3 - Family Favorites

3x4 - Cooking by Numbers

3x5 - Latin Lunch

3x6 - Watch What Happens

3x7 - Freezer Burn

3x8 - Guilty Pleasures

3x9 - Restaurant Wars

3x10 - Second Helping

3x11 - Chef Overboard

3x12 - Snacks on a Plane

3x13 - Manhattan Project

3x14 - Finale (1)

3x15 - Finale (2)

3x16 - Reunion

S0: Specials

S1: San Francisco

S2: Los Angeles

S3: Miami

S4: Chicago

S5: New York

S6: Las Vegas

S7: D.C.

S8: All-Stars

S9: Texas

S10: Seattle

S11: New Orleans

S12: Boston

S13: California

S14: Charleston

S15: Season 15

S16: Season 16

S17: All Stars L.A.

S18: Season 18

S19: Houston

S20: World All-Stars

S21: Wisconsin