The chefs go to British Columbia to compete in challenges that are daunting but really ridiculous, too. http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/starr-raving/posts/recap-top-chef-culinary-games

In snowy British Columbia, Sarah continues to be vile, and Beverly proves herself to be the hero of the season. http://tvrecaps.ew.com/recap/top-chef-texas-episode-15/

Well, maybe she's not pissed. But she should be. Which "she" am I talking about? http://tvrecaps.ew.com/recap/top-chef-season-9-episode-14/

For people who have not been following Top Chef all that closely this season: the magical elves over at Bravo have devised a mechanism this year through which every eliminated chef can fight their way back into the competition. http://www.buddytv.com/arti more

There was an element of fun added to this week's " Top Chef: Texas " (Wed., 10 p.m. EST on Bravo) with the addition of Pee-wee Herman to the judge's panel. Unfortunately, he didn't bring Cowboy Curtis along with him for the Texas-sized edition of the vene more

There comes a time in every season where one has to wonder if the producers have a sense of what the audience wants to see. In the case of this week's Top Chef episode, the magical elves decided that the foodie crowd wanted to see Pee-wee Herman. http://w more

The challenge? A gimmicky one inspired by a pseudo celebrity — nevertheless, I thought it a fun break from Texas-themed catering. Pee-wee Herman to the rescue! http://tvrecaps.ew.com/recap/top-chef-texas-pee-wee-herman/

The chefs must make pancakes for PeeWee Herman as well as a lunch at the Alamo. http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/starr-raving/posts/recap-top-chef-bike-borrow-steal