Hot Chef Day 2013 FINALS: Maya Erickson vs. Chris Thompson

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• Photo by Molly DeCoudreaux
• Photo by Molly DeCoudreaux
• Photo by Molly DeCoudreaux
• Photos by Melanie Duerkopp
• Photos by Melanie Duerkopp
• Photos by Melanie Duerkopp

Ten smoking-hot contestants have been eliminated on 2013's Hot Chef Day, and now we arrive at the final battle of the sexes: AQ's knockout pastry chef Maya Erickson versus A16's smoldering executive chef Chris Thompson. Men vs. women, Mission Street vs. Marina, sweet vs. savory, Q vs. 16: this face-off has it all. Even more importantly, the winner will go on to be SF's contender for the title of Eater's Hottest Chef in the Nation. To help you make this all-important choice, we've compiled a photo gallery of both Erickson and Thompson (Erickson gets the front slot, because ladies first), so you can see every facet of their glorious faces. Who makes your heart pound this Valentine's Day? Voting ends at 5 p.m. PST, so rally the troops and choose your favorite.