Top Chef Masters, the spinoff of the wildly successful Top Chef series on Bravo, entered its final elimination round this week. The next few weeks will consist of trials for the remaining six master chefs who vary from classically trained french, to home educed american temporary cooks. Here is a breakdown of each of the masters, and where to try a bit of their cooking.Anita Lo — Lo is the only chef out of New York City to make the final cut, but Lo has a lot of secret weapons that should work to her favor in the coming weeks. Lo realized that she wanted to become a chef during her time at Columbia University in New York City where she was studying French. Quickly after graduation, took a job at a then new restaurant in Tribeca called Bouley. After slogging for a year at Bouley, Lo realized she wanted a more formal education in food and returned to Paris where she would graduate first in her class at the famed Ritz-Escoffier School. She would later take internships under famed 2 star chefs Guy Savoy and Michael Rostang before returning to the states to take many head chef positions before starting her current restaurant, Anissa. Located in the West Village, Annisa is an expression of Lo’s contemporary American roots combined with her flair for french cooking and Asian heritage. Annisa definitely stands out as one of the best places to eat in New York City. It is small, cozy, and the food is fantastic and reasonably priced.Art Smith — Chef Smith is one of two chef’s based out of Chicago, but is the only member of this elite six who specializes in southern soul food. Smith is also the personal chef to Oprah Winfrey, and has cooked for many other celebrities and heads of state including Barack Obama and the King of Sweden. Smith’s restaurant in Chicago, Table Fifty-Two, is the self proclaimed home to southern hospitality in Chicago. The restaurant is comprised of an elegant upstairs dining room with high ceilings and elegant decor and a more cozy downstairs. Chef Smith’s cuisine is simple and elegant, taking popular southern favorites and giving them a subtle hint of class and delicacy.Hubert Keller — Hubert Keller was born in the Franco-German town of Alsace, France, and is the only competitor in the final six who wasn’t born in the United States. Keller’s cooking is a combination of contemporary French with the spice and flair of Mediterranean cuisine. Keller’s flagship restaurant, Fleur de Lys, in San Francisco is a representation of his French heritage. Fleur de Lys is known by many San Franciscans as the most romantic dining room in the entire city. Keller’s cooking is seductive; laced with herbs and hints of spice, his dishes are delicate yet forward. Keller is also the owner of the Burger Bar in Las Vegas, home of the Rossini Burger, a $60 creation made with Kobe Beef, sautéed foie-gras, and the essence of rare truffles. Keller was the first guest chef to cook for President Clinton during his stint in the White House and is an expert on cooking deliciously healthy meals.Michael Chiarello — Michael Chiarello is a wine maker, a restaurant owner, a hotellier, and a fantastic chef. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in New York, Chiarello would begin his career as a chef at Toby's in Miami. After picking up accolades from the press and the food community at large, Chiarello came back to his native California to found Tra Vigne, his first Napa Valley restaurant. Over the years Chiarello has become much more than just a great chef, but has always returned to food no matter where his endeavors took him. Chiarello's current flagship restaurant, Bottega, is located in Yountville, close to Thomas Keller's French Laundry. Bottega is a representation of Chiarello’s heritage as an Italian-American. The cuisine is Italian inspired but distinctly Californian, taking produce from the local area and combining it into succulent dishes with the hearty flavors of Italy. Bottega offers some of the best wines in the Napa Valley including those by its owner, and is a great place to explore Napa’s wine culture. Chiarello’s philosophy is ll about coming together around a good meal and enjoying the experience of being together over food.Suzanne Tracht — Suzanne Tracht is the contestant who represents good, old-fashioned, American food. Her restaurant, Jar, in Los Angeles is known for scintillating dishes that ooze of American goodness. Tracht focuses mostly on the classics like Kansas City Steak, French Fries, and Pot Roast. Jar is set as a modern chophouse, elegantly appointed with a cozy atmosphere. The focus at Jar is always the meat and making it into something truly special, combining spice, marinade and sauce to make something bold and flavorful. Tracht’s dishes also have a bit of Asian and California influence, spinning dishes with lighter and more complex flavors. Be sure to check out Jar where you can get some of the best meat in all of Los Angeles.