Episode

Top Chef: Gastro-nauts

Name: Top Chef: Gastro-nauts
Released: 2010-09-01
Duration: 42 min
Cast: Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, Padma Lakshmi, Emeril Lagasse, Hugh Acheson

Top ChefD.C.2010-09-01

Overview

The chefs are tasked with adding flavor to the food American astronauts eat. The final taste test will take place off-planet.

Details

Series: Top Chef
Season: Season 7
Episode: Episode 12
Air date: 2010-09-01
Runtime: 42 min

Episode context

Gastro-nauts is Episode 12 in D.C. of Top Chef. It aired on 2010-09-01. The runtime is 42 min.

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