Willamette Week The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. Please support the city we love by joining Friends of Willamette Week. “Top Chef: Portland,” Episode 7 Recap: Is Portland Over? It’s the last-chance dance for one of this season’s local cheftestants. IMAGE: David Moir/Bravo. Updated May 14 Last week, we were left with the promise that local chef Gabriel Pascuzzi and his eliminated partner, Nelson German, from Oakland, Calif., would be headed straight back from the Gorge to the Top Chef Kitchen to face off in a sudden death Last Chance Kitchen. The winner would get to reenter the game for another shot at the title.