Tournament of Champions
Definition
A high-stakes American reality cooking competition television series on Food Network, hosted by Guy Fieri, where 32 of the world's top chefs battle in bracket-style challenges for a $150,000 prize and bragging rights.
An annual professional squash tournament featuring the sport's elite players, held in prestigious venues like Vanderbilt Hall.
Generically, any competitive event structured as a single-elimination bracket pitting previous winners or champions against each other.
Examples
In the Tournament of Champions, even the most seasoned chefs sweat more than a snowman in a sauna when facing Guy Fieri's curveball ingredients.
My attempt at recreating a Tournament of Champions dish ended with the fire alarm as my hype man and takeout as my redemption arc.
The Tournament of Champions is basically March Madness, but instead of buzzer-beaters, it's buzzer-beet purees under time pressure.
Entering the Tournament of Champions requires nerves of steel, a palate of gold, and the ability to flambé without setting your eyebrows ablaze.