Chef David Viana of Lita and La Otra in Aberdeen, Heirloom Kitchen in Old Bridge and the forthcoming Judy's in Asbury Park ...

Before the season begins, the cooking competition ups the stakes in Tournament of Champions ... Michael Reed, Britt Rescigno, Joe Sasto, Chris Scott, Adam Sobel, Dale Talde, Casey Thompson ...

is competing for a spot on the sixth season of "Tournament of Champions." Qualifying rounds for the show, hosted by Guy Fieri, pits chefs against each other in a tournament-style bracket.