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I Can Only Imagine (MercyMe song)
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"I Can Only Imagine"
Single cover
Single by MercyMe
from the album The Worship Project and Almost There
A-side
"Word of God Speak"
Released
2001
Format
CD
digital download
Recorded
1999 and 2001 in the United States
Ivy Park
The Indigo Room
Paradise Sound
IBC Studios
Genre
Christian alternative rock
pop rock
contemporary Christian
Length
4:08
Label
INO
Curb
Songwriter(s)
Bart Millard
Producer(s)
Pete Kipley
MercyMe singles chronology
"Bless Me Indeed (Jabez's Song)"
(2001) "I Can Only Imagine"
(2001) "Spoken For"
(2002)
"I Can Only Imagine" (sometimes shortened to "Imagine") is a single recorded by Christian rock band MercyMe. Written and composed by lead vocalist Bart Millard, the song, based around a main piano track, was inspired by the death of Millard's father and considers what it would be like in Heaven and to be standing before God. The song was first issued as a track on MercyMe's 1999 album The Worship Project, which was released on an independent record label. The song was re-recorded and included on their 2001 major-label debut album Almost There as the fifth song on the album.
"I Can Only Imagine" was released in 2001 as the album's lead single. It gained significant airplay on Christian radio formats before crossing over to mainstream radio formats such as adult contemporary and Top 40 in late 2003 and into 2004; to aid in promotion to these markets, a double A-side physical single (combined with "Word of God Speak") was released in 2003. It charted on several formats, including the Billboard Adult Contemporary (where it peaked at No. 5) and the Hot 100 (where it peaked at No. 71). In 2002, "I Can Only Imagine" earned the Dove Awards for 'Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year' and 'Song of the Year'; Millard earned the Dove Award 'Songwriter of the Year' at the same ceremony. With 2.5 million copies sold, it is the best-selling Christian single of all time, having been certified 3x platinum by the RIAA. As of 2018, it is the only Christian song to reach that milestone.
Contents
1 Background
2 Composition
3 Release and promotion
4 Impact
5 Music video
6 Reception
6.1 Critical response
6.2 Chart performance
6.3 Awards and accolades
7 Other versions
8 Track listing
9 Release history
10 Charts and certifications
11 Film adaptation
12 References
13 External links
Background[edit]
"I Can Only Imagine" was the debut single for United States contemporary Christian and Christian rock band MercyMe. Bart Millard, the band's vocalist, lost his father, Arthur Wesley Millard Jr.[1], in 1991. Millard was 18 at the time.[2][3] Millard began writing the words "I can only imagine" on items when he was thinking about his father.[4] During the recording of the band's 1999 independent album The Worship Project, MercyMe needed one more song to fill out the album.[5] Millard, alone on a bus in the middle of the night, finally wrote the lyrics to the song by drawing on his thoughts and personal faith about what one would experience standing before God in Heaven. Millard attests that "['I Can Only Imagine'] is one of the only songs I have ever written where there wasn't any mistakes, it was just written the way it is and left at that",[5] and estimated that it took him only ten minutes to write the lyrics.[4]
In writing the music for the song, however, the band faced more difficulty; Millard noted that "at first it was a fast song... it was all these random ideas".[5] Keyboardist Jim Bryson noted that, "we were literally tearing down the stuff... [Millard] and I were talking about arranging it differently and doing a slower version, so we just tried out a piano intro... it was literally the first thing I played. It wasn't anything to do with me, I think it was just a God thing. [Millard] said 'here it is, this is what's going to happen', and we laid the song down in about five minutes."[5] At that time, the other MercyMe members were Robby Shaffer on drums and percussion, Nathan Cochran on bass guitar and Michael Scheuchzer on guitar. This line-up recorded the first version of the song for The Worship Project.[3][6] In 2006, it was included in the 'Platinum Edition' of Almost There.[7]
Composition[edit]
I Can Only Imagine
A sample of "I Can Only Imagine". MercyMe's debut single, "I Can Only Imagine" is "a passionate piano-driven ballad. The song considers what it would be like to be in the presence of God. Delivered with conviction, the song is emotionally compelling".[8]
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"I Can Only Imagine" is a ballad with a length of four minutes and eight seconds.[8] The song is set in the key of E major and has a moderately slow tempo of 80 beats per minute with a vocal range from B3–G♯5.[9] The song opens up with only a piano, and builds up to include guitar and drums.[10] Millard is credited with both the lyrics and music to the song.[11] The song was produced by Pete Kipley, who had worked with MercyMe previously[2] as well as with artists including Rebecca St. James, Phil Wickham and Lincoln Brewster.[12]
The lyrics to the song are based around the narrator wondering what it will be like in Heaven and to be standing before God.[8] Regarding this theme, Millard explained to Fox News that "I was always told that if he could choose, he would rather be in Heaven than here with me. As a Christian I believed that, but as an 18-year-old it was a little hard to swallow. So the questions in the song came from me asking God what was so great about Him that my dad would rather be there."[2]
Release and promotion[edit]
MercyMe's lead singer-songwriter, Bart Millard (left) and drummer, Robby Shaffer, performing in February 2008.
"I Can Only Imagine" was re-recorded for their major-label debut record Almost There and released as its lead single in 2001.[13] The album was recorded in various locations: Ivy Park, The Indigo Room, Paradise Sound and IBC Studios.[11] The single gained radio airplay on some contemporary Christian formats; by November, it peaked at number-one on the Radio & Records Christian AC format and in the top twenty of the Radio & Records Christian CHR chart.[14][15]
In 2003, a Dallas mainstream radio station, 100.3 Wild-FM, first played the song on its morning show, The Fitz Radio Program.[3][16][17] They had responded to a caller's repeated requests and the urgings of the program's producer, Todd Sheppard.[2][4] The song soon became the most requested and most played song on the station.[17][18] After hearing the song played on the station, Millard called-in and spoke with the crew; MercyMe then came in and played the song live.[17]
As other stations around the country caught on, MercyMe's label, INO Records, partnered with Curb Records.[17][19][20] They marketed the single to wider audiences, such as Top 40 radio.[19][20][21] In September, INO and Curb also released a double A-side physical single, "I Can Only Imagine/Word of God Speak".[13] The latter track was co-written by Millard with the band's producer, Kipley.[22] Eventually, the song cracked into secular charts, including the Billboard Hot 100[23] and the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks charts.[24]
Impact[edit]
MercyMe did not expect "I Can Only Imagine" to gain mainstream success, in part due to its explicit references to Jesus and Heaven.[16][17] Millard noted that the band joked around about "the top five songs never to cross over,[16] and they had included "I Can Only Imagine" on that list.[16][17] Millard also believed some radio stations were playing the song to prove it could not succeed on mainstream radio.[17] The song had a significant effect on the band's musical image; in an interview, Millard commented that "We were a rock band when we started 11 years ago. But we kind of became the 'adult contemporary poster child' when 'I Can Only Imagine' took off".[25]
Music video[edit]
Millard holding his father's photograph in the music video.
A music video was released for "I Can Only Imagine".[26][27] Millard recalled the video's inspiration: "I just kept seeing all these people holding picture frames [at MercyMe concerts] that are empty because we all carry these people with us in some way. I've had so many people after a show pull out a picture of someone they've lost. These people embrace these photos and I just thought how can we tap into that".[27] The video features everyday people as well as several music artists including Michael Tait, Tammy Trent, Bob Herdman, and Jesse Katina, each holding an empty picture frame to signify their loss of a loved one; as the video progresses, they are holding pictures of their loved ones including Millard with his father's photograph.[27]
The video opens with a shot of an empty room and a chair, shifting to show a young boy climbing up a flight of stairs. The camera then shifts to the band before returning to the boy, now in an attic which is filled with many empty picture frames. The video alternates between shots of the boy and the band before shifting to individual shots of other people, each holding an empty picture frame. As the other instruments join in, the camera comes back to the band, focusing on them before returning to shots of the people, whose picture frames now contain pictures of deceased relatives. At the end of the video, the camera returns to the boy, now running down a street with an empty frame, climaxing with him lying down in a field with the empty frame.[26][27]
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]
Critical reception for "I Can Only Imagine" was positive. Steve Losey of AllMusic commented that "[the song] is a passionate piano-driven ballad. The song considers what it would be like to be in the presence of God. Delivered with conviction, the song is emotionally compelling".[8] Jesus Freak Hideout's reviewer Kevin Chamberlin felt "The lyrics for the song are amazing. If you haven't listened to the lyrics, because you're afraid of hearing pop music, get over it and listen to it."[28] Kevin McNeese of NewReleaseTuesday commented that "The definite highlight on [Almost There] is the worship/ballad 'I Can Only Imagine'... The song starts out with just piano that instantly invokes chills and builds dynamically into a powerful display of drums and guitar. But what makes the song are the lyrics, penned by Bart Millard himself. The song speaks about that day that we all dream about when we finally meet Jesus... It's a song that can't be listened to with eyes open".[10]
Chart performance[edit]
"I Can Only Imagine" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart week of 11 October 2003 at No. 76.[23] The song peaked at No. 71 for two weeks and spent 16 non-consecutive weeks on the Hot 100.[14][23] On the Adult Contemporary chart, "I Can Only Imagine" debuted at No. 29 for the chart week of 23 May 2003, with an eventual peak of No. 5 for the chart week of 8 September 2003; in all, "I Can Only Imagine" spent 30 weeks on the chart.[14][24]
On the Adult Top 40 chart, "I Can Only Imagine" debuted at No. 39 for the chart week of 9 August 2003 and reached a peak position of No. 27, holding that spot for three consecutive weeks; in all, the song spent 26 weeks on the chart.[14][29] On the Mainstream Top 40 chart, the song debuted at No. 37 for the chart week of 12 July 2003, reaching an eventual peak of No. 33.[14][30] On the Country Songs chart, the song debuted at No. 58 for the chart week of 27 December 2003, reaching an eventual peak of No. 52, which it held for two weeks.[31] According to Mike Curb on the Curb Records website, "I Can Only Imagine" also peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales chart for 10 weeks, No. 1 on the Radio & Records Christian AC chart for two weeks,[14][15] and No. 15 on the Christian CHR chart.[14]
In April 2010, "I Can Only Imagine" was certified platinum by the RIAA, signifying sales of over 1,000,000 digital downloads.[32] It is the first single by any artist in the Christian music genre to go platinum.[33] The song was certified 2x platinum in 2014.[32] It was certified 3x platinum in 2018.[34] As of June 2018, it has sold 3 million copies, making it the best-selling Christian single of all time.[35][36]
Awards and accolades[edit]
"I Can Only Imagine" earned two GMA Dove Awards in 2002; 'Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year' and 'Song of the Year'.[37][38] Millard also won 'Songwriter of the Year' at the same ceremony.[37][38] In November 2009, the song was played on board Space Shuttle Atlantis as a wake-up call for Barry E. Wilmore during STS-129.[39]
Other versions[edit]
The original version of "I Can Only Imagine" was a track on MercyMe's 1999 independent release The Worship Project.[6] In August 2006, both an acoustic and live form (as well as the original 1999 version) were included in the 'Platinum edition' of Almost There.[7] MercyMe recorded a version of the song for their iTunes Originals album.[40][41] In 2009, two further variants were included on their compilation album 10; a 'symphony version' featuring the London Symphony Orchestra, and a live version.[42]
"I Can Only Imagine" has also been covered by several artists.[43] In 2002 Amy Grant released a reworked version of the song (titled "Imagine" and paired with "Sing the Wondrous Love of Jesus") on her album, Legacy... Hymns and Faith.[44] In 2003, Jeff Carson and Kathryn Scott each issued variants of the song;[44][45] Carson's version peaked at No. 50 on the Country Songs chart.[46] In 2005 Wynonna Judd issued her form of the song;[44] while in 2007 Emerson Drive provided theirs.[47] The song was covered again in 2010 by Marie Osmond and in 2013 by gospel artist Tamela Mann.
The song was performed live by Garwin Dobbins, a man struggling with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, a crippling disease referred to as Stone Man's syndrome, in which the body's repair mechanism replaces muscle with bone, causing many joints to become permanently frozen in place.[48] Dobbins, who died in 2004, sang the song on a broadcast of Austin Awakening, accompanied by pastor Randy Phillips of Phillips, Craig and Dean. Footage of the performance was featured in the finale of the Trevor Glass documentary "Suffer the Children."[49] There is also a German version "Ich kann nur davon träumen".
Track listing[edit]
CD release[13][50][51][52]
"I Can Only Imagine" – 4:08 (Bart Millard)[9][43]
"Word of God Speak" – 3:07 (Peter Kipley, Millard)[22][53]
Release history[edit]
Date
Territory
Label
Format
2001[13] United States INO Airplay
23 September 2003[13]
INO
Curb
CD
4 January 2005[32]
INO
Epic
Digital
Charts and certifications[edit]
Weekly charts
Chart (2001–2002)
Peak
Position
Radio and Records Christian AC[14][15] 1
Radio and Records Christian CHR[14] 15
Chart (2003–2004)
Peak
Position
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[54] 5
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[55] 27
US Billboard Hot 100[56] 71
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[57] 33
Chart (2012)
Peak
Position
France (SNEP)[58] 65
Chart (2017)
Peak
Position
US Christian Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[59] 1
Chart (2018)
Peak
Position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[60] 1
US Digital Songs (Billboard)[61] 10
Year-end charts
Chart (2003)
Position
Billboard Adult Contemporary[62][63] 20
Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales[64][65] 24
Chart (2010)
Position
Billboard Christian/Gospel Digital Songs[66] 9
Chart (2011)
Position
Billboard Christian/Gospel Digital Songs[67] 7
Certifications
Country
Certifications
(sales thresholds)
United States 3x Platinum[32]
Film adaptation[edit]
Main article: I Can Only Imagine (film)
The story behind the song was made into a feature film starring J. Michael Finley and Dennis Quaid. The film was released on March 16, 2018.
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Top Chef (season 15)
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Top Chef (season 15)
Country of origin
United States
No. of episodes
14
Release
Original network
Bravo
Original release
December 7, 2017 (2017-12-07) – March 8, 2018 (2018-03-08)
Additional information
Host(s)
Padma Lakshmi
Judges
Tom Colicchio
Gail Simmons
Graham Elliot
No. of contestants
19
Location(s)
Colorado
Winner
Joseph Flamm
Season chronology
← Previous
Season 14
List of Top Chef episodes
Top Chef: Colorado is the fifteenth season of the American reality television series Top Chef. Initial details about the season and its cast were revealed on October 12, 2017.[1] The show was filmed in various cities across Colorado, including Denver, Boulder, Telluride, and Aspen.[2] The season premiered on December 7, 2017, and concluded on March 8, 2018.[2] Last Chance Kitchen premiered on November 30, 2017.[2] In the season finale, Joseph Flamm was declared the Top Chef, defeating Adrienne Cheatham.[3] Fatima Ali was voted Fan Favorite.[4]
Contents
1 Contestants
1.1 New contestants
1.2 Returning contestants
2 Contestant progress
3 Episodes
4 Last Chance Kitchen
4.1 Episodes
5 References
6 External links
Contestants[edit]
Top Chef: Colorado features a cast of 15 new contestants.[1] In addition, four returning competitors from previous seasons competed in the Last Chance Kitchen for the opportunity to enter the main competition: Top Chef: San Francisco contestant Lee Anne Wong, Top Chef: Los Angeles runner-up and All-Stars contestant Marcel Vigneron, Top Chef: California contestant Kwame Onwuachi, and Top Chef: Las Vegas finalist and All-Stars contestant Jennifer Carroll.[5] Following the sixth episode of Last Chance Kitchen, Wong was selected to join the main cast.
New contestants[edit]
Name[1]
Current Residence
Fatima Ali New York, New York
Tyler Anderson Simsbury, Connecticut
Carrie Baird Denver, Colorado
Adrienne Cheatham New York, New York
Laura Cole Denali National Park, Alaska
Joseph Flamm Chicago, Illinois
Rogelio Garcia San Francisco, California
Tanya Holland Oakland, California
Bruce Kalman Los Angeles, California
Brother Luck Colorado Springs, Colorado
Melissa Perfit San Francisco, California
Tu David Phu Oakland, California
Joe Sasto III Los Angeles, California
Christopher "Chris" Scott Brooklyn, New York
Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins San Diego, California
Returning contestants[edit]
Name[5]
Current Residence
Season(s)
Jennifer Carroll Washington, D.C. Season 6, 8
Kwame Onwuachi Washington, D.C. Season 13
Marcel Vigneron Los Angeles, California Season 2, 8
Lee Anne Wong Honolulu, Hawaii Season 1
Contestant progress[edit]
Episode #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Quickfire Challenge
Winner(s)
Tu Joseph Brother Adrienne N/A Chris Carrie N/A Carrie1 Chris1 Carrie1 Joe1 Joseph1 N/A
Contestant
Elimination Challenge Results
1
Joseph
IN IN IN LOW IN IN HIGH WIN OUT5 HIGH6 IN WIN WINNER
2
Adrienne
LOW LOW LOW IN IN LOW IN HIGH LOW HIGH HIGH WIN LOW RUNNER-UP
3
Joe
IN IN WIN HIGH IN LOW WIN LOW LOW WIN WIN IN OUT
4
Carrie
LOW WIN IN IN HIGH IN IN HIGH WIN HIGH LOW OUT
5
Chris
HIGH HIGH LOW WIN LOW IN LOW LOW WIN LOW OUT
6
Bruce
IN IN LOW LOW WIN HIGH HIGH HIGH LOW OUT
7
Fatima
HIGH HIGH HIGH IN IN IN IN LOW OUT
8
Claudette
IN OUT IN3 HIGH LOW OUT
9
Tanya
IN HIGH IN HIGH LOW WIN OUT
10
Brother
IN IN LOW IN IN OUT
11
Lee Anne
HIGH3 WD4
12
Tu
IN IN LOW IN OUT
13
Tyler
WIN LOW HIGH OUT
14
Rogelio
IN LOW OUT
15
Laura
IN HIGH OUT2
16
Melissa
OUT
^Note 1 : The chef(s) did not receive immunity for winning the Quickfire Challenge.
^Note 2 : Laura lost the Sudden Death Quickfire Challenge and was eliminated.
^Note 3 : Following Episode 6 of Last Chance Kitchen, Claudette rejoined the competition and Lee Anne was introduced as a regular competitor.
^Note 4 : Due to severe altitude sickness, Lee Anne voluntarily withdrew from the competition.
^Note 5 : Joseph lost the Sudden Death Quickfire Challenge and was eliminated.
^Note 6 : Joseph won Last Chance Kitchen and returned to the competition.
(WINNER) The chef won the season and was crowned "Top Chef".
(RUNNER-UP) The chef was the runner-up for the season.
(WIN) The chef won the Elimination Challenge.
(HIGH) The chef was selected as one of the top entries in the Elimination Challenge, but did not win.
(IN) The chef was not selected as one of the top or bottom entries in the Elimination Challenge and was safe.
(LOW) The chef was selected as one of the bottom entries in the Elimination Challenge, but was not eliminated.
(OUT) The chef lost the Elimination Challenge and was out of the competition.
(WD) The chef voluntarily withdrew from the competition.
Episodes[edit]
Main article: List of Top Chef episodes
No.
overall
No. in
season
Title
Original air date
218
1 "It'll Take More than Pot Luck" December 7, 2017 (2017-12-07)
Quickfire Challenge: To introduce themselves to the judges and their fellow competitors, the chefs had to create a dish for a potluck. The contestants then voted for their most and least favorite dishes. The winner received immunity from elimination.
WINNER: Tu (Corn Salpicon)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs were tasked with putting a modern spin on a meat and potatoes dish. The dishes were served to 200 Denver locals at a block party located in Larimer Square.
WINNER: Tyler (Sweet Potato Purée with Crispy Potatoes & Smoked Pork Gravy)
ELIMINATED: Melissa (Yukon Potato Purée with Braised Pork Shoulder & Fennel Salad)
219
2 "Smile and Say Mise" December 14, 2017 (2017-12-14)
Quickfire Challenge: Divided into two teams, the chefs competed in the series' traditional mise en place relay race. The race consisted of three tasks: peel and brunoise shallots; peel, destem, and slice mushrooms; and butcher twenty pieces of beef tenderloin. The members of the winning team then competed against each other, cooking dishes using the three prepped ingredients. The winner received immunity from elimination, US$5,000, and a year's supply of Blue Apron dinners. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Troy Guard.
WINNER: Joseph (Shallot, Mushroom & Ginger-Marinated Tenderloin with Peppers)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs, remaining in the same teams from the Quickfire Challenge, were required to prepare a four-course meal which incorporated four different cheeses. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Alex Seidel.
WINNER: Carrie (Potato & Ricotta Dumpling with Butter Sauce & Hazelnut Relish)
ELIMINATED: Claudette (Smoked Trout with Cacio Pecora, Trout Skin Chips & Zucchini)
220
3 "Keep on Truckin" December 21, 2017 (2017-12-21)
Sudden Death Quickfire Challenge: The chefs deconstructed the Denver omelette. The winner received immunity from elimination. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson.
WINNER: Brother (Smoked Duck Egg with Red Pepper Gastrique, Cheddar & Ham Tempura & Pepper Salad)
Sudden Death Cook-Off: Laura, Rogelio, and Tanya, who made the judges' least favorite dishes, competed against each other in a sudden death cook-off, where they had to make the perfect French omelette. The loser was immediately eliminated from the competition.
ELIMINATED: Laura (Mascarpone & Tarragon Omelette)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs, separated into teams of three, had to create a food truck concept with a cohesive three-item menu, which would be served to 150 college students. Each diner was provided a ticket to exchange at one food truck; the team who received the most tickets was safe from elimination. The guest judge for the challenge was Top Chef: New York winner Hosea Rosenberg.
WINNER: Joe ("Sticky Licky" Chicken Wings with Sake & Kale)
ELIMINATED: Rogelio ("Nibble On Your Ear" Elote Salad with Queso Fresco & Pepitas)
221
4 "Little Tools, Big Challenge" December 28, 2017 (2017-12-28)
Quickfire Challenge: The chefs elevated items from a traditional kids' menu; they were also limited to using kids-sized kitchen equipment. The winner received immunity from elimination. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Curtis Stone.
WINNER: Adrienne (Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Ricotta Spread, Tomato Compote & Fried Quail Egg)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs created dishes inspired by their heritage and backgrounds. The guest judge for the challenge was Food & Wine contributor Nilou Motamed.
WINNER: Chris (Lemonade-Fried Chicken with Collard Greens, Buttermilk Biscuits & Hot Sauce)
ELIMINATED: Tyler (Spiced Tri-Tip with Swedish Potato Pancake, Swedish Meatballs & Pico de Gallo)
222
5 "This Is Not Glamping" January 4, 2018 (2018-01-04)
Elimination Challenge: While camping outside near the mountains of Estes Park, the chefs had to create a meal using only camping equipment and ingredients native to Colorado. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Naomi Pomeroy. Prior to the challenge, Claudette and Lee Anne were selected by head judge Colicchio to join the main competition, following their wins in Episode 6 of Last Chance Kitchen.
WINNER: Bruce (Egg Yolk Cavatelli, Wild Boar Sugo, Roasted Ramps, Carrots & Fresh Ricotta)
ELIMINATED: Tu (Rabbit Three Ways: Soy-Poached Hind Leg with Carrot Duxelles, Loin Medallions, Fried Foreleg with Szechuan Gastrique)
223
6 "Now That's a Lot of Schnitzel" January 11, 2018 (2018-01-11)
Quickfire Challenge: The chefs had to cook one of the most complicated dishes from their restaurants' menus in only 30 minutes. The winner received immunity from elimination and had their recipe featured in a BuzzFeed Tasty video. The guest judge for the challenge was Top Chef: All-Stars winner Richard Blais.
WINNER: Chris (Pepper Pot Shrimp with Jerk Spice, Peppers & Onions)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs were responsible for elevating traditional German cuisine. In addition, each contestant had to create their own original radler to pair with their dish. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Keegan Gerhard.
WINNER: Tanya (Peach & Ginger Radler with Pork Apple Croquettes in Cheddar Mustard Sauce)
ELIMINATED: Brother (Chai Tea Radler with Summer Sausage Egg Roll, Bok Choy, Apple & Potato)
WITHDREW: Lee Anne
224
7 "Olympic Dreams" January 18, 2018 (2018-01-18)
Quickfire Challenge: The chefs made breakfast dishes featuring Nutella. The winner received immunity from elimination and US$5,000. The guest judge for the challenge was Top Chef: Charleston winner Brooke Williamson.
WINNER: Carrie (Eggs Benedict with Nutella, Strawberry Habanero Jam & Hollandaise)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs participated in a team challenge inspired by the 2018 Winter Olympics. In teams of three, the contestants competed head-to-head in three rounds showcasing speed, precision, and creativity. The dishes were served in the Top Chef kitchen, which was converted into an arena setting, to 70 diners, including Olympians Meryl Davis, Gus Kenworthy, and John Daly. In the speed round, the chefs had to feed 30 diners in 45 minutes. In the precision round, the chefs had to cook a protein to the perfect temperature and compose their dish using three knife cut techniques: chiffonade, bâtonnet, and brunoise. In the creativity round, the chefs had to produce the most creative dish possible using a mystery protein. The team with the lowest combined score after all three rounds faced elimination. The guest judge for the challenge was originally chef John Besh. However, following numerous sexual harassment allegations against him in late 2017, Bravo made the decision to edit Besh out of the episode.[6][7]
WINNER: Joe (Beef Short Rib Casoncelli with Carrots & Ramps)
ELIMINATED: Tanya (North African Leg of Lamb with Chiffonade Collard Greens, Couscous, Shallot Brunoise, Glazed Carrot & Zucchini Bâtonnet)
225
8 "Restaurant Wars" January 25, 2018 (2018-01-25)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs competed in Top Chef's traditional Restaurant Wars challenge. The contestants, split into two teams, were responsible for transforming an empty space into a fully functioning pop-up restaurant within 24 hours. As usual, the teams were required to cook three-course meals; however, instead of two options, they had to create three options per course, resulting in nine total dishes. To help with the increased workload, each team was allowed to select one sous chef from the pool of previously eliminated chefs. The winning team received US$40,000. The guest judges for the challenge were chefs Bruce Bromberg and Eric Bromberg.
Conifer: Adrienne, Bruce, Carrie, Joseph
First Course:
Hiramasa Crudo, Diced Cucumber, Pickled Green Almond & Neonata Oil (Joseph)
Local Kale Salad with Beets Three Ways: Raisined, Roasted & Pickled (Carrie)
Braised Pork Meatball with Polenta, Amatriciana Sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano & House Giardiniera (Bruce)
Second Course:
Roasted Duck Breast, Corn Purée, Roasted Apricots & Duck Jus (Joseph)
Red Pepper Orecchiette with Lamb Sausage, Fava Beans, Pea & Fava Shoots (Bruce)
Colorado Sea Bass, Wheat Berries, Port Reduction, Chive Oil & Pickled Cauliflower (Adrienne)
Third Course:
Apple Upside-Down Cake, Apricot, Apple Butter Bourbon Glaze (Bruce)
Lemon Curd, Sugar Cookie, Mint Gelée (Carrie)
Caramelized White Chocolate Buttermilk Cake with Crème Fraîche Ice Cream (Adrienne)
Common Place: Chris, Claudette, Fatima, Joe
First Course:
Top Round Tartare, Three Pepper Aoili & Sweet Potato Chips (Fatima)
Shigoku Oysters with Spring Pea Foam & Kombucha Pickled Rhubarb (Joe)
Chicken Purse with Charred Spring Onion in Chicken Broth (Joe)
Second Course:
Bone Marrow with Blue Prawns, Avocado Purée, Tomatillos, Chili Peppers & Peanuts (Claudette)
Ricotta Dumplings with Mushrooms, Charred Broccoli & Broccoli Flowers (Joe)
Braised Pork Shoulder & Cheek with Amaranth, Quinoa, Millet Grain Cake & Horseradish Cream (Chris)
Third Course:
Beet Donut, Chocolate Cream Ganache, Beet Fennel Chutney (Chris)
Sundae, Financier, Berry Sauce, Smoked & Toasted Almonds (Claudette)
Skyr with Miso Chickpeas, White Chocolate Caramelized Crumble & Pickled Cherries (Claudette)
WINNER: Joseph
ELIMINATED: Claudette
226
9 "Bronco Brouhaha" February 1, 2018 (2018-02-01)
Sudden Death Quickfire Challenge: The chefs incorporated edible flowers into their dishes. Beginning with this challenge, immunity from elimination was no longer awarded to the winner. The guest judge for the challenge was chef David Kinch.
WINNER: Carrie ("Fancy Toast": Lavender, Fig & Goat Cheese Toast with Candied Pecans)
Sudden Death Cook-Off: Chris, Joe, and Joseph, who made the judges' least favorite dishes, competed against each other in a sudden death cook-off. Their dishes were required to substitute one ingredient with cauliflower. The loser was immediately eliminated from the competition.
ELIMINATED: Joseph (Purple Cauliflower Risotto with Caramelized Cauliflower Purée & Pickled Romanesco Broccoli)
Elimination Challenge: Working in teams of two, the chefs had to create one plate of food for a tailgate Super Bowl party at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The winners each received a trip for two to Super Bowl LII. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Adam Perry Lang.
WINNERS: Carrie and Chris (Pork Green Chili Poutine with Stadium Fries)
ELIMINATED: Fatima ("Blue & Orange" Nachos with Achiote Rubbed Chicken, Black Lentils, Cheese Sauce & Peach Habanero Salsa)
227
10 "Red Rum and Then Some" February 8, 2018 (2018-02-08)
Quickfire Challenge: The chefs traveled to The Stanley Hotel, where they crafted desserts visualizing their worst nightmares.
WINNER: Chris ("Pushed From 12,000 Feet": Chocolate Buttermilk Cake with Sour Cream, Black Salt & Marzipan)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs were tasked with creating dishes that embodied their culinary journeys on Top Chef. The dishes were served at the Colorado Governor's Mansion to a table of guests, including Governor of Colorado John Hickenlooper. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Frank Bonanno.
WINNER: Joe (Lamb Agnolotti with Beets, Hazelnuts & Cacio Pecora Cheese)
ELIMINATED: Bruce (Roasted Duck with Toasted Barley & Corn, Topped with Salsify)
228
11 "Cooking High" February 15, 2018 (2018-02-15)
Quickfire Challenge: The chefs served gastropub-inspired dishes featuring sarsaparilla. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Wylie Dufresne.
WINNER: Carrie ("Top of the French Onion Soup" with Sarsaparilla-Deglazed Onions & Beef Stock)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs had to create high concept dishes under high-altitude cooking conditions. The dishes were served at Alpino Vino, the highest elevation restaurant in North America, which sits at approximately 12,000 feet (3.7 km) above sea level. Each chef was also required to include a baking element to their dish. The guest judges for the challenge were chefs Wylie Dufresne and Paul Liebrandt.
WINNER: Joe (Roasted Duck with Spring Peas, Cherry Jam & Kombucha Cherry Puffs)
ELIMINATED: Chris (Crispy Black Pepper Quail with Corn Pudding, Butternut Squash, Maple & Bacon Cornbread)
229
12 "Nut Allergy" February 22, 2018 (2018-02-22)
Quick Fire Challenge: The chefs had to create a dish with Rocky Mountain oysters prepared two ways. The guest judges for the challenge were Top Chef: Las Vegas winner Michael Voltaggio and his brother Bryan Voltaggio. The winner received an advantage in the following Elimination Challenge.
WINNER: Joe (Cornflake-Breaded Rocky Mountain Oysters, White Bean Purée & Brown Butter Braised Rocky Mountain Oysters)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs were greeted by their family members at a surprise reunion. After enjoying a meal served by the contestants' family, the chefs were instructed to take the dish cooked by their relative and elevate it to the next level. As the winner of the Quickfire Challenge, Joe received an extra 30 minutes of prep time.
WINNER: Adrienne ("Mom's Gumbo" Butter-Poached King Crab Leg & Shrimp with Trinity, Fried Andouille Chips & Rice)
ELIMINATED: Carrie (Beef Stroganoff Raviolo with Buffalo Sausage, Mushroom Duxelle, Herbed Crème Fraîche & Caramelized Onions)
230
13 "A Little Place Called Aspen" March 1, 2018 (2018-03-01)
Quick Fire Challenge: The chefs had to go fly fishing, catch a trout, and cook a dish within the allotted time frame. The guest judge for the challenge was Top Chef Masters Season 4 winner Chris Cosentino. The winner received an advantage in the following Elimination Challenge.
WINNER: Joseph (Pan-Seared Trout, Black Garlic Beurre Blanc with Fennel, Mushrooms, Asparagus & Bread Crumbs)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs served vegetarian dishes to various chefs and food connoisseurs attending the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, including Brooke Williamson, Danny Meyer, Bryan Voltaggio, Michael Voltaggio, Ludo Lefebvre, Scott Conant, and Tim Love. To help with the challenge, each contestant received the assistance of one of the three most recently eliminated competitors: Carrie, Chris, and Bruce. As the winner of the Quickfire Challenge, Joseph was able to select his own sous chef and assign his opponents'. He selected Carrie for himself, Bruce for Adrienne, and Chris for Joe. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Daniel Boulud.
WINNER: Joseph (Grilled Baby Zucchini Topped with Hazelnut Zucchini Pesto, Mushroom Vinaigrette, Goat Cheese & Raw Asparagus Salad)
ELIMINATED: Joe (Beet Carpaccio with Beet Yogurt, Green Bean Tomato Vinaigrette & Sourdough Bread)
231
14 "Finale" March 8, 2018 (2018-03-08)
Elimination Challenge: The finalists had to create the best four-course progressive meal of their lives. Each finalist received help from two sous chefs, consisting of previously eliminated contestants. Adrienne was assisted by Chris and Carrie, while Joseph was assisted by Joe and Fatima. The guest judges for the challenge were Jonathan Waxman, Nancy Silverton, and Curtis Duffy.
Adrienne:
First Course: Spoon Bread, Sea Urchin, Buttermilk Dashi, Ham, Caviar & Wheat Tuile
Second Course: Blackened Octopus with Squid Ink Grits & Fennel Chow-Chow
Third Course: Cheerwine-Braised Short Rib, Black Eyed Peas with Ham Hock & Cheerwine Bone Marrow Bordelaise
Fourth Course: Banana Pudding with Yuzu, Banana Spears & Vanilla Wafers
Joseph:
First Course: "Tonno Vitellato" - Raw Tuna with Veal Demi Aioli, Smoked Wagyu Powder & Capers
Second Course: "Tortellini En Brodo" - Grano Arso Tortellini, Pig Head, Apple, Black Truffle & Braising Liquid Broth
Third Course: "Manzo Di Colorado" - Roasted Beef Ribeye with Roasted Asparagus & Smoked Bone Marrow Sauce
Fourth Course: "Torta Della Nonna" - Brown Sugar Cake, Whipped Ricotta, Blueberry Thyme Sauce & Chocolate Shards
WINNER: Joseph
RUNNER-UP: Adrienne
Last Chance Kitchen[edit]
Main article: Top Chef § Last Chance Kitchen
Episodes[edit]
No.
Title
Original air date
1
"Catch Me Up...Quick!" November 30, 2017 (2017-11-30)
Challenge: The four returning Top Chef contestants had to create a dish that represented their current ventures as a chef. In addition, the contestants had to agree upon five ingredients which they would all have to incorporate into their dishes; they chose cauliflower, lamb, serrano peppers, fennel, and olives. Only three contestants would move on to compete against the first eliminated chef from the main cast.
Jennifer: Lamb Croquettes, Crème Fraîche with Gochujang & Lemon Zest
Kwame: Moroccan Lamb Stew, Castelvetrano Olives, Cashews, Fennel
Lee Anne: Cauliflower Soup, Ground Lamb & Flatbread
Marcel: Vadouvan Lamb Rack, Olive, Pine Nuts, Fennel Fronds, Fennel Pollen & Roasted Cauliflower
WINNER: Lee Anne
ELIMINATED: Jennifer
2
"All of a Spudden" December 7, 2017 (2017-12-07)
Challenge: The chefs had to create a dish featuring potatoes.
Kwame: Potato Écrasé, Potato Crumble, Lemon, Smoked Paprika, Crispy Pancetta
Lee Anne: Herb, Kale & Potato Purée, Crispy Potato Batonnet, Potato Ring, Seared Scallop & Andouille Sausage
Marcel: French Fry Potato with Aji Amarillo Sauce
Melissa: Pan-Seared Salmon, Confit Fingerling Potatoes, Yukon Gold Potato Chips, Chive Oil with Lemon
WINNER: Marcel
ELIMINATED: Melissa
3
"Miss Muffet's Favorite" December 14, 2017 (2017-12-14)
Challenge: Inspired by the Little Miss Muffet nursery rhyme, the chefs had to create a dish using cheese curds, whey, and dried zebra tarantulas.
Claudette: Ha Sikil Pak, Fried Sweet Potato Skins & Tarantula
Kwame: Grilled Flatbread with Whey Sauce & Cheese Curds, Crispy Tarantula
Lee Anne: Crispy Tarantula over "Grime Time" of Fried Curds & Piquillo Pepper Compote, Whey Honey Vinaigrette
Marcel: Fresh Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomato, Whey Emulsion, Prosciutto, Tarantula Gremolata
WINNER: Claudette
ELIMINATED: Marcel
4
"Two Wrongs" December 21, 2017 (2017-12-21)
Challenge: The chefs were shown seven baskets filled with unusual pairings of ingredients: vanilla beans and pickles, strawberries and garlic, liquorice and peanut butter, sour candy and gochujang, bonito flakes and chocolate, bananas and capers, and coffee and anchovy paste. Each contestant had to select one basket and create a cohesive dish using their ingredients, attempting to turn "two wrongs into a right". Following the judging, two chefs were eliminated.
Claudette (Bonito Flakes & Chocolate): Seared Venison with Raspberry Mole
Kwame (Bananas & Capers): Nigerian Red Pepper Chicken Stew, Plantain Chips, Pickled Pepper & Crispy Capers
Laura (Strawberries & Garlic): Black Garlic Roasted Halibut with Strawberry, Heirloom Tomato & Garlic Salsa
Lee Anne (Vanilla & Pickles): Veracruz Chicken with Dried Chiles, Vanilla, Orange & Grapefruit Juice, Cucumber Salsa
Rogelio (Sour Candy & Gochujang): Sour Candy-Marinated Tuna, Fennel, Apple, Pepper & Red Onion Escabeche
WINNER: Claudette
ELIMINATED: Laura and Rogelio
5
"All in Your Head" December 28, 2017 (2017-12-28)
Challenge (Part 1): In the first round of a two-part challenge, the chefs had to create dishes using animal heads.
Claudette: Taco de Lengua - Pork Tongue Taco with Mushrooms, Cabbage Slaw, Salsa Verde
Kwame: Traditional Thai Curry with Salmon, Garlic Chips & Flat Bread
Lee Anne: Braised & Fried Halibut Cheek, Sautéed Vegetables, Lamb & Black Bean Sauce
Tyler: Pork Cheek Braised in Brown Butter Currant Sauce, Sweet Potato Purée, Spaghetti Squash
WINNER: Kwame
ELIMINATED: Tyler
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"Cook with Your Guts" December 28, 2017 (2017-12-28)
Challenge (Part 2): In the second round of a two-part challenge, the chefs had to create dishes using the innards of various animals. The winners of the challenge earned spots in the main competition.
Claudette: Picadillo Tetela with Chicken Livers & Cherries, Chintextle (Oaxacan Mother Sauce)
Kwame: Chicken Heart Sofrito with Crispy Shallots, Confit Potatoes, Potato Tostones & Chicken Gremolata
Lee Anne: Beef Liver Dumplings with Garlic, Shallots, Shoyu, Ginger & Chili Oil
WINNERS: Claudette and Lee Anne
ELIMINATED: Kwame
7
"Make Like a Tree and Leaf" January 11, 2018 (2018-01-11)
Challenge: The chefs made dishes highlighting the flavors and textures of the unconventionally eaten parts of the tree, such as spruce tips, pine tips, curry leaves, and kaffir lime leaves.
Brother: Pork Chop with Avocado Leaf Ash & Guajillo Chilis, Lime & Jalapeño Syrup, Charred Pineapple & Mango
Tu: Chicken Curry, Curry Leaves, Bay Leaves & Kaffir Lime Leaves
WINNER: Brother
ELIMINATED: Tu
8
"Speed Round" January 18, 2018 (2018-01-18)
Challenge: The chefs were allowed to cook any dish, but were only given ten minutes to do so.
Brother: Seared Trout, Chorizo Vinaigrette & Cauliflower Purée
Tanya: Blackened Salmon with Romesco Sauce
WINNER: Brother
ELIMINATED: Tanya
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"Last Last Chance" January 25, 2018 (2018-01-25)
Challenge: The chefs had to create dishes using produce that has gone bad; they were also restricted from using any proteins.
Brother: Grilled Artichoke, Charred Eggplant Purée, Miso, Nutmeg, Morels, Confit of Tomatoes & Chive
Claudette: Plantain Molotes, Heirloom Tomato Caldillo, Cabbage Avocado Slaw with Crema
WINNER: Brother
ELIMINATED: Claudette
10
"Ultimate Top Chef Taco Bar" February 1, 2018 (2018-02-01)
Challenge: The chefs put their own spin on tacos. Instead of creating the entire dish themselves, the chefs had to lay out the components for their tacos and allow Colicchio, as well as the other eliminated contestants, to build their own. In addition, at least one component had to incorporate Hidden Valley ranch seasoning.
Brother: Borracho Beans, Roasted Tomato Salsa, Grilled Carne Asada, Cotija Corn, Pickled Poblanos, Ranch Chipotle Crema
Fatima: Chana Masala, Poached Quail Eggs, Seven Spice New York Strip, Tamarind Chile Sauce, Ranch & Preserved Lemon Crème Fraîche, Avocado Coconut Crema
Joseph: Ranch Tostadas, Ponzu & Cilantro Cod, Mirin Pickled Onions, Corn & Napa Kimchi, Ranch Yuzu Crema, Furikake Radishes, Gochujang Salsa
WINNER: Joseph
ELIMINATED: Fatima
11
"Goldilocks and the Three Bears" February 8, 2018 (2018-02-08)
Challenge: Inspired by the fairy tale "Goldilocks and the Three Bears", the chefs had to create a porridge dish.
Brother: White Quinoa Porridge, Seared Seabass, Cranberry Apple Chutney
Bruce: Farro & Barley Porridge, Seared Sea Scallop, Poached Egg, Pickled Mustard Green & Wild Mushroom
Joseph: Seared Steak, Barley Porridge Milanese, Tomato Conserva, Parmigiano Reggiano
WINNER: Brother
ELIMINATED: Bruce
12
"Finale" February 8, 2018 (2018-02-08)
Challenge: The finalists were allowed to cook any dish. The dishes were served to Colicchio, guest judge Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson, and the gallery of previously eliminated chefs, who then voted for their favorite dish. The chef who received the most votes was declared the winner of Last Chance Kitchen and rejoined the main competition.
Brother: Stuffed Chicken Breast with Pecorino & Jalapeno, Roasted Chili Apple, Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts Hash, Lime Crema with Nitro Raspberries
Joseph: Lamb Shoulder, Fava Bean Pesto, Charred Fava Pecorino, Shallot & Balsamic Glaze
WINNER: Joseph
ELIMINATED: Brother
References[edit]
^ Jump up to: a b c Calderone, Ana (October 12, 2017). "Watch the First Trailer for Top Chef Colorado and Meet All the New Cheftestants". People. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
^ Jump up to: a b c Rosenfeld, Laura (October 12, 2017). "Top Chef Returns This December: Get Your First Look at the Epic New Season". Bravo. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
Jump up ^ Swartz, Tracy (March 8, 2018). "Which Chicago native won 'Top Chef'?". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
Jump up ^ Komonibo, Ineye (March 12, 2018). "The Votes Are In! Find Out Which Cheftestant Is Your Top Chef Fan Favorite". Bravo. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
^ Jump up to: a b Rosenfeld, Laura (November 29, 2017). "What?! A Top Chef Alum Could Return to the Competition in Season 15". Bravo. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
Jump up ^ Stanhope, Kate (October 24, 2017). "'Top Chef' "Evaluating" John Besh Appearance After Sexual Harassment Allegations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
Jump up ^ Andrews, Travis (December 13, 2017). "'Top Chef' cuts John Besh from episode after sexual harassment allegations". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
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