Top Chef Season 22 Episode 2 Recap: Flavors, Feuds & Fireworks!

We’re back in the Top Chef kitchen, and things are already heating up! Haley Strong, Latonya Starks, and Curt Clark return to break down all the drama, deliciousness, and dazzling dishes from Episode 2 of Top Chef Season 22.

In this episode, we dive into the Quickfire that left some chefs scrambling, a high-stakes Elimination Challenge that tested their creativity under pressure, and the bold flavor combos that either wowed the judges—or flopped hard. Who rose to the occasion, and who’s starting to sweat?

We also unpack early alliances, kitchen chemistry (or lack thereof), and which dishes we wish we could’ve tasted for ourselves. Spoiler: there’s one that’s still haunting our dreams.

Don’t miss a single bite! Subscribe now, tune in, and join us as we continue our tasty tour through the season. Let’s get cooking!

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