All things ‘Top Chef’
February 19th, 2009 by Besha Rodell in Food media, NewsSo finally we learn the finalists — and to think they got there with decent gumbo and some shrimp and grits. How utterly uninspired. By far the most exciting thing about last night’s episode was Fabio’s dangerous fashion choices. I like a man who can rock a pink scarf. But the mohawk? I’m not sold.
SPOILER ALERT: Although it would have been entirely stupid, I was kind of hoping for Stephan to go home. Just because it would have been a surprise. As it stands now, the only thing that will save the season is if Carla wins. I think most of us thought she was just there for the freaky tallness factor, so it’s nice to see her come from behind with all her weirdness.
Speaking of Top Chefs, today is Richard Blais’ birthday. Happy birthday chef! In honor of his big day, I’m happy to announce that beginning next week, Blais will be writing a column for our food section. It’s about time we had a voice from the restaurant world in our pages, and I’m incredibly excited about the possibilities. Look for it online on Monday and in next week’s paper.
February 19th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
I love “Hootie Hoo” Carla, but I also love “I am 30 year old and I have to sleep in bunky bed?” Fabio Thank god Leah went home – the fact that she was there as long as she was speaks to how arbitrary Top Chef has gotten. And please, no more canned bonne mots from that smarmy Toby Young. “Gail? GAAAIIILLL?!?
February 19th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
I totally pro-Carla, too. She’s just so fun.
Stefan has proven himself a more than capable chef, but the attitude he has now, I agree with Tom, if you’re gonna act like that,your skills had best be up to the job.
February 20th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Are you people crazy? carla sucks. if stephan doesn’t win, then this show is a joke. he is so far ahead of everyone else. why is carla still here? this was a really weak, weak season
February 20th, 2009 at 10:52 am
I suspect they kept Stephan and sent Fabio home ’cause Stephan’s a better antagonist — and it’s entertainment at least as much as it’s a competition.
(And I thought F’s mohawk was cute! I sotra adore finding mohawks where I least expect them.)
Happy belated birthday to Blais!
February 20th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Hey, at least Carla got the Creole cooking right.
February 20th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
The guy is from Finland. Asking him to cook creole is the equivalent of asking her to cook some strange food from an off shoot of Helsinki. I do kind of like Carla though.
February 20th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
For myself, it’s because she looks like a lemur.