Episode 1: Episode 1
Release Date
Nov 12, 2008
Genre
Special Interest, Reality, Game Show
Rating
TV-14
Network
Bravo
Language
English
Episode Summary
In the Season 5 premiere, sixteen new chefs arrive in New York City. They face a fast cooking challenge, then make dishes inspired by the city's diverse neighborhoods. One chef wins safety, while another is sent home. It's a flavorful start full of big personalities, creative food, and kitchen pressure.
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Cast & Crew
Top Chef S5E1:
Padma Lakshmi
Host
Tom Colicchio
Judge
Gail Simmons
Judge
Toby Young
Judge
Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Judge
Leah Cohen
Contestant
Radhika Naren Desai
Contestant
Ariane Duarte
Contestant
Patrick Dunlea
Contestant
Alex Eusebio
Contestant
Daniel Gagnon
Contestant
Carla Hall
Contestant
Melissa Harrison
Contestant
Jamie Lauren
Contestant
Jeff McInnis
Contestant
Stefan Richter
Contestant
Hosea Rosenberg
Contestant
Jill Snyder
Contestant
Lauren Hope
Contestant
Richard Sweeney
Contestant
Fabio Viviani
Contestant
Shauna Minoprio
Executive Producer