Top Chef Finale
Jun 13, 2008 Television, general food
You know when you’re watching the Final Four and you feel like you’re going to vomit? With fifteen seconds to go your team–the one you’ve been rooting for all season–is up two points but the opponent has control of the ball, and they’re driving slowly down court hoping to hit a three at the precise moment that leaves your team unable to respond.
For five minutes Wednesday night that’s how I felt.
I thought I was going to puke. My stomach was in a knot and those wily bastards at Bravo had edited their silly show in a way that left me concerned for the fate of my television. Ellie and I were on edge. We were ready to throw things.
Lisa was looking good
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Tags: Richard Blais, stephanie izzard, Top Chef
This is my house.
Mar 27, 2008 chefs, general food
So far I think this season of Top Chef is the worst. There are no clear favorites and all the overly-arrogant personalities leave me wondering how they even have the jobs they have because some of their resumes are fairly impressive.
I guess being on TV is just a free pass for being a douchebag.
Do not click on if you have not watched Episode 3.
Tags: richard, rick bayless, stephanie izzard, Top Chef
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