Semifinal #2: Dixit, Smith, Gallivan, O'Donnell

It's the final semifinal before the actual final in the Hottest Chef vote of 2012. Finally. Congratulations to the first determined finalist, Ronnie Killen, who rocked the vote yesterday and today and will be facing today's winner in a head to head on Thursday (you get a little break tomorrow from voting).

Today's semifinal lineup for your viewing and voting pleasure is chef Raj Dixit of The Inn at Dos Brisas, just outside Houston, but in our coverage area nonetheless; Erin Smith of Plonk Beer & Wine Bistro in Garden Oaks; Terrence Gallivan of Pilot Light RG pop-up dinners and hopefully a permanent place sometime this year; and Vanessa O'Donnell, Art Institute-trained chef and owner of uber-successful chain, Ooh La La Dessert Boutique.

Photo credits: Dixit [Courtesy], Smith [Scott Miller], Gallivan [Mai Pham], O'Donnell [Courtesy]