The episode ended with a twist: both Nini and Karen were sent directly to to fight for a spot back in the competition against the previously eliminated Lisa Fernandes.
Top Chef All-Stars L.A. Recap: Harmony and Heartbreak in "Get Your Phil"
TV Recap: Top Chef All-Stars LA Episode 6 “Get Your Phil”
While there was no immunity on the line, a $5,000 cash prize was up for grabs.
Melissa King impressed with an almond flour financier, and Nini Nguyen utilized rice flour for a traditional crepe.
The remaining 10 chefs were greeted by pizza legend , who challenged them to create a dish using alternative flours such as blue corn, buckwheat, and coconut—strictly forbidding all-purpose wheat flour.
In honor of the , the chefs met legendary conductor Gustavo Dudamel at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Inspired by the idea of musical harmony, the chefs worked in pairs to create a dish that balanced two opposing flavor profiles: salty, sweet, bitter, sour, or umami.