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

Kevin Gillespie and Melissa King (Umami & Bitter) wowed the judges with a charred cabbage dish that perfectly captured the "harmony" of the challenge.

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.

Bryan Voltaggio & Eric Adjepong (Bitter & Sweet) and Nini Nguyen & Karen Akunowicz (Umami & Sour). The Elimination: A Double Departure Top Chef All Stars L.A. - Episode 6

Melissa King impressed with an almond flour financier, and Nini Nguyen utilized rice flour for a traditional crepe.

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 Kevin Gillespie and Melissa King (Umami & Bitter)

Gregory & Stephanie, and the unlikely duo of Lee Anne & Malarkey, managed to avoid the bottom.

Gregory Gourdet took home the prize with his mastery of gluten-free cooking. The Elimination Challenge: A Symphony of Flavors Bryan Voltaggio & Eric Adjepong (Bitter & Sweet)

The meal was served at the award-winning restaurant for Dudamel, members of the Philharmonic, and guest judge Timothy Hollingsworth . The Pairings and Results: