Make Your Nomination for the Hottest Chef in LA

It's time once again to crown the hottest chef in Los Angeles in Eaterland's 5th Annual Hottest Chef Competition. Just like the last four times, this year's contest will offer both the underdogs and the clear front runners the chance to battle it out in nail biting heats and final elimination rounds. What's different this year is instead of running the face-offs over a period of two weeks, all voting will take place throughout one action packed day of hotness. That day just so happens to be February 14, Hot Chefs Day.

Before we get to all that sexy excitement, we need your help. Send la@eater.com your nominations for the hottest chef in Los Angeles along with a picture or link to an image. Only restaurant chefs currently working in the industry are allowed, and the previous year's winner (in this case Michael's John-Carlos Kuramoto, above) is not permitted to enter.

Nominations are due one week from today, Monday February 11, after which they will be culled and seeded. Then the games will begin.
· Hottest Chef 2012 Coverage[~ENY~]