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

While there was no immunity on the line, a $5,000 cash prize was up for grabs.

Gregory & Stephanie, and the unlikely duo of Lee Anne & Malarkey, managed to avoid the bottom. Top Chef All Stars L.A. - Episode 6

Despite serving what judge Gail Simmons called "fantastic" food, were eliminated. Their dish—tomato broth with poached cod—failed the technical requirement of the challenge; the judges felt the fresh tomatoes made the dish taste sweet rather than umami and sour. While there was no immunity on the line,

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 The Quickfire: Flour Power The episode ended with

The episode ended with a twist: both Nini and Karen were sent directly to to fight for a spot back in the competition against the previously eliminated Lisa Fernandes.

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

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