The Houston chef has to write a recipe for others. We know something about that. By Timothy Malcolm 5/28/2021 at 10:31am Dawn Burrell keeps bringing the hits on Top Chef. SEASON 18 OF TOP CHEF IS HERE, and a Houston chef is competing for the ultimate prize ($250,000 and other things) in Portland, Oregon. We're keeping our eyes glued on Dawn Burrell (who's soon to open Late August) as she battles each week (Thursday nights on Bravo). Also, read more about recently ousted Houston-based contestant Sasha Grumman (who has a great focaccia hustle). The season continued with episode eight Thursday night. How did chef Burrell do?