Heat 4: Bour, King, Balistreri, Ruiz, Kessler, Johnston

Here's qualifying round number 4 of competitors from Eater San Diego's First Annual Hottest Chef Competition. In this last heat before the semifinals, it's Rancho Bernardo Inn's Nicolas Bour, Gabardine's Rachel King, Tender Greens' Pete Balistreri, Harney Sushi's Rob Ruiz, Craft & Commerce's Mike Kessler and Whisknladle's Ryan Johnston.

This poll will close in one hour and the two chefs with the most votes will roll on to the semifinals. Remember, the day's ultimate winner from San Diego will move on to face the victors from all the other cities in Eaterland, resulting in the crowning of the Hottest Chef in America.