We pack our knives and go deep on 'Top Chef'

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Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi, and Gail Simmons in a season 20 episode of Top Chef. David Moir/Bravo hide caption

Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi, and Gail Simmons in a season 20 episode of Top Chef.

Even after 20 seasons, we still get a thrill every time we hear "hands up utensils down" on Top Chef. Controversial winners, heartbreaking losses, food that looks good enough to eat, and the foolishness of even attempting risotto — they've all been backbones of the Top Chef franchise over its many, many years. So we thought now would be the perfect time to revisit our conversation about the Bravo series.