Top Chef Masters Sizzle in the Kitchen

Chef Govind Armstrong of L.A.'s 8oz Burger Bar, left, and Chef Jimmy Bradley of New York's The Red Cat and The Harrison cook up a storm.

A Master at Work

Chef Jimmy Bradley of New York's The Red Cat and The Harrison.

His accomplishments have earned him features in New York magazine, Food & Wine magazine, Bon Appetit, and The New York Times, as well as appearances on "Today" and "The Martha Stewart Show" among others.

Concentration in the Kitchen

Chef Ana Sortun of Cambridge, Mass., Olena.

Seattle-born Ana Sortun graduated from La Varenne Ecole de Cuisine de Paris before opening Moncef Medeb's Aigo Bistro in Concord, Mass., in the early 1990s. Following stints at 8 Holyoke and Casablanca in Harvard Square, she opened Oleana in 2001, according to her bio.

Bringing the Caribbean Flair

Chef Govind Armstrong, best known for small food on big plates, will undoubtedly bring Caribbean flair to the show.

"Top Chef Masters'" Newest "Villian?"

Chef Jerry Traunfeld of Seattle's Poppy.

"Top Chef Masters" Season One winner Rick Bayless has installed Traunfeld as this season's villain.

All About the Flavor

Chef Tony Mantuano of Chicago's Spiaggia.

Spiaggia is the only four-star Italian restaurant in Chicago. Mantuano was awarded the 2005 James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef.

Shopping for Ingredients

Chefs check their shopping lists.

Down to Business

"Top Chef Masters" host Kelly Choi and The Bravery front man Sam Edicott.

Chefs Share a Laugh on Set

Chefs have some fun on the set of Bravo's "Top Chef Masters."

Creating a Top Chef Masterpiece

Chef Susan Feniger plates her creation.

Feniger is well known to Angeleno's as one half of the popular "Too Hot Tamales" along with her longtime business partner Mary Sue Milliken, according to her bio.

Table Talk

The Bravery with host Kelly Choi.

Smile for the Camera

Kelly Choi, of "Eat Out NY," returns as host for the second season.

Joining her at the judge's table will be Jay Rayner, restaurant critic for The Observer; the Insatiable New York Critic Gael Greene; Saveur Magazine editor James Oseland and Top Chef judge Gail Simmons.