Common Threads

April 30, 2008

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Top Chef - S4 - E8

The microwaves are back, and this time the contestants are to make a healthy meal using a single main ingredient. Chef Art Smith, owner of Table 52 in Chicago performs guest judge duties.

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Top Chef: Season 4 - 15 Episode s

4x1 - Anything You Can Cook I Can Cook Better
March 12, 2008
The 16 new contestants face their first QuickFire and Elimination rounds using themes from Chicago's regional cuisine.
4x2 - Zoo Food
March 19, 2008
A farmers' market takes prominence in this week's QuickFire, and an exotic location is the setting for the Elimination round as the remaining chefs cook for guest judge Wylie Dufresne.
4x3 - Block Party
March 26, 2008
The contestants mix it up with Rick Bayless while creating a fiesta for a community.
4x4 - Film Food
April 2, 2008
The remaining chefs demonstrate their aptitude with knives, and then help Richard Roeper throw a film-themed dinner. Daniel Boulud guest judges.
4x5 - The Elements
April 9, 2008
The dreaded taste test is back, and even before the chefs recover from it they must cater a charity event. Ming Tsai Guest Judges this week.
4x6 - Tailgating
April 16, 2008
Simple pleasures is the theme for tonight's round as the chefs must create a dish that complements beer, and then throw a tailgate extravaganza for fans of the local team. Guest Judge: Paul Kahan – Elimination Challenge Guest Judge: Koren Grieveson – QuickFire Challenge QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish that Pairs Perfectly with Beer Elimination Challenge: Cater a Tailgating Party for Chicago Bears Fans
4x7 - Improv
April 23, 2008
The chefs begin with a sugary challenge, and then move to the historic Second City Theatre where their improvisational skills will be tested by masters of the art – one of the resident troupes. Johnny Iuzzini from Jean Georges restaurant guest judges.
4x8 - Common Threads
April 30, 2008
The microwaves are back, and this time the contestants are to make a healthy meal using a single main ingredient. Chef Art Smith, owner of Table 52 in Chicago performs guest judge duties.
4x9 - Wedding Wars
May 7, 2008
The remaining chefs' knife skills are challenged again, followed by a wedding reception challenge which might bring the blades out for an entirely different purpose.
4x10 - Serve and Protect
May 14, 2008
Salad, one of the least respected dishes by chefs, takes center stage tonight as the contestants are challenged to reformulate it, then they continue with the healthy kick by trimming calories and all things bad from a classic entrée.
4x11 - Restaurant Wars
May 21, 2008
It's all about service tonight as the chefs work the line during a breakfast rush at a diner, and then create their own restaurants from scratch. Washington, D.C. Chef and restaurant owner José Andrés guest judges. QuickFire Challenge: Work a Short Order Egg Station Elimination Challenge: Restaurant Wars Guest Head Judge: Anthony Bourdain
4x12 - High Steaks
May 28, 2008
The remaining chefs' butcher skills are tested, and then they must use the cut of meat they made. Guest judge Rick Tramonto, a Chicago chef and restaurant entrepreneur.
4x13 - Puerto Rico
June 4, 2008
There are four chefs and only three spots for the final round, and the contestants know it as they travel to Puerto Rico for the next two challenges. Guest Judge - Wilo Benet QuickFire Challenge: Make Two Frituras featuring Plantains Elimination Challenge: Use a Whole Pig to create Dishes for a Governor's Mansion Event
4x14 - Finale
June 11, 2008
The finalists cook "the most important meal of their lives" for the judges to determine which will be crowned Top Chef. Guest Judges/Sous Chefs: April Bloomfield of The Spotted Pig Dan Barber of Blue Hill and Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin Restaurant Special Guest Judges: Alfredo Ayala and Tim Zagat Final Challenge: Create a traditional four course tasting menu
4x15 - Reunion
June 18, 2008
Season four cast and judges gather to reminisce and learn the winner of the fan favorite contest.

4x1 - Anything You Can Cook I Can Cook Better

4x2 - Zoo Food

4x3 - Block Party

4x4 - Film Food

4x5 - The Elements

4x6 - Tailgating

4x7 - Improv

4x8 - Common Threads

4x9 - Wedding Wars

4x10 - Serve and Protect

4x11 - Restaurant Wars

4x12 - High Steaks

4x13 - Puerto Rico

4x14 - Finale

4x15 - 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