Exclusive 'Top Chef: Chicago' clip: Sensitive palates

The chefs must create a dessert to satisfy the sweet-tooth of chef Johnny Iuzzini. Airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

The chefs must butcher and serve a perfectly-cooked steak in this week's quick fire challenge. "Top Chef" airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

The chefs are forced to work the egg station at one of Chicago's busiest breakfast eateries. "Top Chef" airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

The four finalists compete in Puerto Rico for the final three spots and are aided in the kitchen by some surprise sous-chefs. "Top Chef" airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

The chefs must create healthy box lunches for Chicago's finest. "Top Chef" airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

The chefs must prepare a salad in this week's quickfire challenge, with fan favorite Sam Talbot appearing as guest judge. "Top Chef" appears Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

The chefs tackle the breakfast rush at one of Chicago's busiest diners. "Top Chef" airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

The chefs are pressed to create a family-style dinner while sticking to a shoestring budget. "Top Chef" airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

The judges finally crown a winner. Will it finally be a woman? "Top Chef" airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

The contestants compete in a relay race, with the winner gaining only a "useful advantage" and not immunity. "Top Chef" airs Wednesdays 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.