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Top Chef New York Season 5
TexasLady:
I was not surprised that of the bottom three, Jeff went home. He's been in the bottom three more often. Of the 6 left, my favorites remain Stefan and Fabio, but the remaining women are beginning to hit their stride, particularly Carla.
It's probably the edit he's getting but Hosea whining and griping about Stefan is getting old. Hosea, if you want to win, beat him in the kitchen! (Do ya hear me Top Chef producers?) :knuckles:
Fabio thanked the judges for giving him a second chance which I thought showed his heart and desire to do better in order to win. Stefan got shot down and I hope it will cause him to focus more, I think he is the best chef this season.
Oh and Spike??? I told ya, no contest, Fabio is the better chef.
scuzneck:
It may very well be the edit, but I've got to say that Stefan is truly getting on my nerves. The pompusity of the gentleman is very much outlandish. Now, with that said, he knows this competition well. Simple ingredients cooked to perfection. He did stumble last night. And maybe that will bring his brashness down to a more pleasing level.
I hate to say it, but I am starting to think that this may end up being Jaime's competition to lose. She is continually in the top in both the Quickfires and the Elimination challenges. And admitingly, she hasn't cooked her best food yet.
Jeff needed to go this week. His food has been very suspect in the last few episodes and, for a show like this, his imagination and technique seemed too much. I would definately try his restaurant if ever in Miami, but he wasn't Top Chef final cheftestant material.
marigold:
Wow scuzneck what a treat nicely said and thanks for sharing :tup: cool
marigold:
An interesting article an interview with Jeff:
Top Chef's Jeff
Jeff McInnes was nothing if not serious about his food. And when the Miami-based chef lost his head-to-head challenge in Wednesday’s episode, he took the loss hard. Calling from his Florida restaurant Dilido Beach Club, the chef had some spicy words about his competitors, head judge Tom Colicchio and why he felt “used” by the show. He also tackled our five burning questions.
Did you think Fabio was going to be eliminated — or did you know it was your time?
We all thought it was going to be Fabio. He had overcooked venison. It was well done. It was dried out, overcooked, [the] salad was wilted [and the] dressing was just soaked into the salad. It was a bad dish. They even showed on TV when the judges came up and ate mine, every single one of them said, “I like yours. I like yours too. I think I’m going to vote for [Josie's].” … They all said something negative about Fabio’s, so it was strange for the judges to all say something positive [about my dish] and then me be the one who goes.
Talk about your ceviche dish versus Josie’s? Was your dish more authentic?
Ceviche is a chilled seafood dish that’s cooked in acid. Josie took a can of black beans and heated it up in a sauce pot, and put some shrimp in there and heated up the shrimp. It’s like shrimp nachos what she made. There’s nothing wrong with that. There’s actually a Cuban dish like that, too. But for her to call it ceviche is interesting. … If the tables were turned and she was the Top Chef challenging, it would have been judged a little more [harshly].
Were you held to a different standard?
Definitely. I’m competing for [the title of] Top Chef. Josie was just in there [as] a hit man, coming to knock you out. Say she made beef Wellington, which is something wrapped in puff pastry, and called it carpaccio. It doesn’t matter to Tom.
One constant criticism of your food was that there were too many components to each dish. Was that helpful or constructive?
It was a criticism that night. It’s something I thought about. [But] that dish is on my menu … [and I] served it to about 20 people today. They all loved it. I am not going to change that dish because Tom Colicchio said he didn’t like it. It’s a little shocking [that] I went home over that dish, but I’m not going to change the way I cook because of one person’s opinion. My opinion about Tom Colicchio’s food is that it’s extremely boring. I’ve
been to his restaurant. His chicken dish on his menu is roasted chicken with roasted potatoes, thyme and olive oil. If I want that, I’d go to my grandmother’s house. That’s just not exciting to me. I don’t know who would go out and pay exorbitant amounts of money for that food.
How do you think you’ll be remembered on the show? What impression did you leave?
I think the show used me as some kind of sex object. Every single show that I’ve ever seen, they have me with my shirt off in the beginning — which is kind of strange. I don’t run around the house naked half the time like they portrayed me. It seems like a camera was always following me around trying to find me whenever I’m taking my clothes off to change in the morning or at night. So, to be used like that is always fun.
Our Top Chef 5 Burning Questions:
Describe your Top Chef experience in one word.
Exciting.
What is in your refrigerator right now?
Chicken.
Name one food you cannot stand.
There’s nothing, really.
Pick your favorite fast-food restaurant.
Street food? There’s little Taquerias. There’s a place called Lime that’s good around here.
Gail or Toby?
Gail — she knew food better. She had a better palate.
Link to the article: http://tvwatch.people.com/2009/01/29/top-chefs-jeff-the-show-used-me-as-a-sex-object/
TexasLady:
--- Quote from: scuzneck on January 29, 2009, 01:46:53 PM ---It may very well be the edit, but I've got to say that Stefan is truly getting on my nerves. The pompusity of the gentleman is very much outlandish. Now, with that said, he knows this competition well. Simple ingredients cooked to perfection. He did stumble last night. And maybe that will bring his brashness down to a more pleasing level.
I hate to say it, but I am starting to think that this may end up being Jaime's competition to lose. She is continually in the top in both the Quickfires and the Elimination challenges. And admitingly, she hasn't cooked her best food yet.
Jeff needed to go this week. His food has been very suspect in the last few episodes and, for a show like this, his imagination and technique seemed too much. I would definately try his restaurant if ever in Miami, but he wasn't Top Chef final cheftestant material.
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Hi scuzneck! :waves: I think part of it is the edit to have someone be the villain so to speak because this year everyone seems to be on better terms. Hosea wants Stefan gone so he has a chance to get to the finals. (I'll give him this, I would be hoping for the same thing.) In other seasons it seemed like real hate going on, think of Marcel. They ganged up on him and tried to shave his head. :ascared
I do agree with you that Jeff needed to go. I also agree that Jamie has an excellent chance to be in the final elimination. I think it will be Stefan, Fabio, Jamie and possibly Carla final four. Not sure that Hosea can make it that far. The women are stepping up their game at the right time.
How much of Stefan's attitude do you think comes from his upbringing? I believe he is the oldest chef on the show and grew up in Germany.
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