Top Chef All Stars L.a. - Episode 6 -

Gregory Gourdet took home the prize with his mastery of gluten-free cooking. The Elimination Challenge: A Symphony of Flavors

Despite serving what judge Gail Simmons called "fantastic" food, were eliminated. Their dish—tomato broth with poached cod—failed the technical requirement of the challenge; the judges felt the fresh tomatoes made the dish taste sweet rather than umami and sour. Top Chef All Stars L.A. - Episode 6

In honor of the , the chefs met legendary conductor Gustavo Dudamel at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Inspired by the idea of musical harmony, the chefs worked in pairs to create a dish that balanced two opposing flavor profiles: salty, sweet, bitter, sour, or umami. Gregory Gourdet took home the prize with his

Bryan Voltaggio & Eric Adjepong (Bitter & Sweet) and Nini Nguyen & Karen Akunowicz (Umami & Sour). The Elimination: A Double Departure In honor of the , the chefs met

The episode ended with a twist: both Nini and Karen were sent directly to to fight for a spot back in the competition against the previously eliminated Lisa Fernandes.

While there was no immunity on the line, a $5,000 cash prize was up for grabs.

The sixth episode of Top Chef All-Stars L.A. , titled hit a high note with a symphonic elimination challenge that resulted in a shocking double elimination. The Quickfire: Flour Power