Top Chef Los Angeles Episode 3 Food for the People ( Air Date 2006-11-01 ) Genre Reality category. Overview "The 13 remaining contestants are asked to make food for everyday people: beach goers and firemen. Guest Judge: Stephen Bulgarelli. QuickFire Challenge: Create an Original Ice Cream Flavor. T.G.I. Friday's Elimination Challenge: Create a Dish Updating a Childhood Classic.".