Are You Ready for the Delicious TOP CHEF: ALL STARS?

Tonight at 10pm is the premiere of TOP CHEF: ALL STARS, where fan favorites from past seasons (none of which are former winners) will be pitted against each other in what promises to be a lively battle of culinary badassness. There is no shortage of talent in this group, and if their previous appearances are any indication, we will be served plenty o’ drama.

It’s hard for me to even pick a winner. So many of them were my favorites. Elia, Casey, Jennifer, and Tiffany Derry were all my favorite women of their respective seasons. My heart broke a little when Tre was voted off too soon. Carla was pure joy to watch, and I wanted to be friends with her.

But I think I’ll be rooting for Richard Blais. He was consistently good, confident without being a douche, creative, and passionate about molecular gastronomy without it being overkill (i.e. Mr. Foam-everything Marcel).

I’m also excited to see how Spike does. He’s the only one whose food I’ve actually tasted – at Good Stuff Eatery in Washington, DC – and he makes a burger that leaves me speechless. He could probably use the ego boost, too (not.)

Speaking of egos, there’d better be a smack down between equally conceited Fabio and Angelo. And between Fabio’s thick accent and Angelo’s often unconventional behavior, there’s bound to be some misunderstanding. Arrogance and confusion. Delicious.

The two “Napoleons” – Dale Talde and Marcel – with their small statures and large (read: obnoxious) personalities, are bound to entertain. One is quick to anger, the other quickly incites anger in every person he interacts with. Meltdown, party of two?

Oh and I look forward to seeing some delicious food being made, too.

Tune it tonight at 10pm on Bravo and then come back to GIVE ME MY REMOTE so we can dish on the dishes.

In case you haven’t heard who made the All Star cut, here is a complete list of contestants:
• Elia Aboumrad; Season 2, final four
• Stephen Asprinio; Season 1, top five
• Richard Blais; Season 4 finalist
• Jennifer Carroll; Season 6, final four
• Tiffany Derry; Season 7, top five
• Tiffani Faison; Season 1 finalist
• Carla Hall; Season 5 finalist
• Mike Isabella; Season 6, top seven
• Jamie Lauren; Season 5, top seven
• Dale Levitski; Season 3 finalist
• Antonia Lofaso; Season 4, final four
• Spike Mendelsohn; Season 4, top five
• Angelo Sosa; Season 7 finalist
• Dale Talde; Season 4, top six
• Casey Thompson; Season 3 finalist and fan favorite
• Marcel Vigneron; Season 2 finalist
• Fabio Viviani; Season 5 final four and fan favorite
• Tre Wilcox; Season 3, top eight

Who are you excited to see back in the kitchen? Any early favorites?