Top Chef 5 New York: Finale Sneak Peek

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Tonight’s season finale of Top Chef is going to be intense. After one of the most competitive seasons ever, it comes down to the final three, Hosea, Stefan & Carla. (Go, Carla!!) To give us a taste of what’s in store for us tonight, here are a couple of preview clips. In the first clip, the final three have to get themselves into the “zone” so they can bring their best work to the challenges. Here’s how they mentally prepare:

Of course, a Top Chef finale wouldn’t be a Top Chef finale without a crazy twist of some kind…can you say, “alligator”?

Be sure to watch the Top Chef finale on Bravo, tonight at 10/9c.