Chef All Stars L.a. - Episode 10 - Top

In Episode 10 of Top Chef All-Stars L.A. , titled " ," the final six chefs faced high-stakes challenges that combined intense technical precision with Olympic-level pressure. Quickfire Challenge: Blindfold Dessert

: Gregory Gourdet and Melissa King excelled at identifying ingredients, while Brian Malarkey struggled, identifying only seven.

Watch the final three chefs from this season discuss their experiences and the intensity of the competition: Top Chef All Stars L.A. - Episode 10

: Melissa King won with her pistachio olive oil cake, regaining her confidence after recent rough patches. Elimination Challenge: Kaiseki at the Coliseum The chefs were tasked with creating a traditional

: Gregory Gourdet (whose dish was considered "bland"), Melissa King (bits of shell in her chawanmushi), Karen Akunowicz (unevenly cut duck), and Brian Malarkey (overpowering celery root). In Episode 10 of Top Chef All-Stars L

: Chefs had to endure a blindfolded taste test to identify ingredients before using them to bake.

Pastry chef joined the kitchen for a dreaded dessert challenge. Watch the final three chefs from this season

: Karen Akunowicz was sent home as her duck was unevenly cooked and its skin lacked the necessary crispness.