Daniel Gagnon

The chefs team up to shop in various neighborhoods around the city in order to create dishes influenced by ethnic flavors.

The fourteen remaining chef'testants vie for a chance to display their skills on the nation's highest rated morning program, "Today." The winner of a super fast food demonstration challenge will get the booking, with the chance to display their unique culinary expertise on live network television. Celebrity Chef and author Rocco DiSpirito serves as guest judge.

It's time for the Super Bowl and nothing goes better with the all-American pastime than good food! The remaining chefs battle it out in a Super Bowl-themed cook-off against seven all-stars from previous seasons including season four's Andrew and Spike, season three's Camille and season two's Josie. Scott Conant, chef-restaurateur of the Meatpacking District's Scarpetta Restaurant serves as the guest judge.

In the second episode of Top Chef New York the chef contestants find themselves at Tom's flagship restaurant, Craft. They are challenged to cook and serve lunch to real customers; who may be their biggest critics yet. Successful restaurateur, food expert and entertainment authority Donatella Arpaia serves as guest judge.

The contestants arrange a bridal shower for judge Gail Simmons.