Ep 10. Colossal Coliseum Kaiseki

In episode 10 of season 17 of Top Chef, the remaining chefs are taken to the Colosseum in Rome where they are tasked with creating a Kaiseki menu inspired by Italian ingredients. The chefs are split into two teams and must work together to create a cohesive menu that will impress the judges.

The episode begins with the chefs arriving at the Colosseum and being greeted by host Padma Lakshmi and guest judge, chef Yannick Alléno. The chefs are informed that they will be cooking in the shadow of one of the greatest ancient structures in the world and that their challenge will be to create a Kaiseki menu that incorporates Italian ingredients.

Kaiseki is a traditional Japanese multi-course dinner that emphasizes the use of fresh, seasonal ingredients and presentation. The challenge requires the chefs to be creative and innovative, while also being respectful to the traditional techniques of Kaiseki.

The chefs are split into two teams, and each team is given a different protein to work with - beef and sea urchin. They must then work together to create a menu that showcases their assigned protein, as well as incorporating Italian ingredients.

The chefs are given just a few hours to complete their menus and begin to work frantically in the kitchen. They must not only create delicious dishes, but also ensure that their dishes are visually stunning and adhere to the traditional structure of Kaiseki.

As the time ticks down, tensions rise in the kitchen as the chefs struggle to finalize their dishes. With just minutes to spare, the teams are forced to plate their dishes and present them to the judges.

The judges are impressed with the creativity and innovation of the chefs and are amazed at the quality of the dishes that have been created. The chefs are praised for their use of Italian ingredients, as well as their ability to incorporate traditional Kaiseki techniques.

After deliberation, the judges announce the winning team, and one chef is sent home. The remaining chefs continue on in the competition, one step closer to being named Top Chef.

Overall, episode 10 of season 17 of Top Chef is a thrilling and exciting episode that showcases the incredible talent and creativity of the remaining chefs. The challenge is unique and challenging, and the chefs rise to the occasion, creating stunning and innovative dishes that impress the judges and viewers alike. This episode is not to be missed by any Top Chef fan.