INTERVIEW

The Top Chef Exit Interview: Gregory Gourdet

After a roller coaster season, the Top Chef runner-up talks training, adrenaline rushes, and his next steps.

02/12/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

Q & A

The Top Chef Exit Interview: Doug Adams

The Top Chef bronze medalist talks strategy, romance, and reaching the breaking point on Bravo’s hit television show.

02/09/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 14

Adams out for good; Gourdet headed to finale

02/05/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

MOVERS & SHAKERS

The Perfect Party: February 2015

A made-up mash-up of the month's most fascinating people, from Portland's Top Chef challengers to the author sometimes known as Lemony Snicket

02/02/2015 Illustrations by Matty Newton

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 13

Adams comes back from the brink to crush the competition.

01/29/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 12

Gourdet narrowly slips into the finale; Adams in limbo.

01/22/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 11

Gourdet hangs on with help from his sister; Adams slotted for a comeback.

01/15/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 10

In an ode to Julia Child, Imperial's Doug Adams is eliminated (for now).

01/08/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 9

Gourdet and Adams pull through this week’s challenges: football stars and dead poets.

12/18/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 8

Adams takes the gold for two consecutive episodes with Gourdet trailing close behind.

12/11/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 7

Adams crushes the competition with a steady hand; Gourdet trapped on the bottom for the second time this season.

12/04/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 6

Water fowled: Gourdet plummets to the bottom while Adams takes the lead.

11/20/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 5

Gourdet continues his winning streak, Adams performs admirably, and everyone’s least favorite cheftestant is eliminated.

11/13/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 4

Against all odds, Gourdet lands on top yet again, with Adams trailing behind.

11/06/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 3

Gourdet brings it home for his third straight win.

10/30/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 2

In a battle of personalities, another win for Gourdet; good show from Adams

10/23/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 1

After a shaky start, Gourdet and Adams land on top.

10/16/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Two Portland Chefs to Compete on Top Chef Tonight

Gregory Gourdet and Doug Adams throw their toques in the ring for the reality show’s twelfth season.

10/15/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Two Portland Restaurant Stars to Compete on Top Chef

Departure's Gregory Gourdet and Imperial's Doug Adams join 14 other national chefs for a wicked-awesome new season in Boston. We've got the trailer!

08/20/2014 By Allison Jones

HOMETOWN PRIDE

PoMo Team on OPB and Top Chef Masters

Portland Monthly invades the airwaves this week with appearances on Top Chef Masters and OPB's Think Out Loud.

09/26/2012 By Allison Jones