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Top Chef•Season 9•Episode 10

Restaurant Wars

7.3/10 · 31 votesJan 11, 201242 min

Ranked #8 of 18 in Season 9•+0.1 vs season avg

The still-standing chefs sharpen their knives for the time-honored fan-favorite "Restaurant Wars" test. The all-encompassing culinary challenge tasks them to create an eatery, from its signage and logos to its menus and meals. The chefs prepare their dishes as quick as they can but the

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Hugh Acheson

Hugh Acheson

Self - Judge

Tom Colicchio

Tom Colicchio

Self - Head Judge

Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi

Self - Host

Gail Simmons

Gail Simmons

Self - Judge

Emeril Lagasse

Emeril Lagasse

Self - Judge

Edward Lee

Edward Lee

Self - Contestant

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Episode Summary

"Restaurant Wars" is episode 10 of Top Chef season 9. It scored 7.3/10 from 31 votes, ranking #8 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.2). It aired on January 11, 2012.

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