The cooking competition show has become a well-worn format on TV, but a new program on the brand new Esquire network has something special for local audiences: local chefs.

"Knife Fight", as it’s called, is hosted by Top Chef winner and LA restaurant owner Ilan Hall. His downtown eatery, The Gorbals, serves as the set for a series of rowdy throw downs between LA chefs.

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