Top Chef Chicago (Spoiler Thread)

[sha_lyn]

watching right now.

Oh man, I think poor Stephanie is screwed.
As much as I hate Lisa, her menu/food looks the best so far

 

[4greatboys]

Dammit....WTH is wrong with those judges?

 

[sha_lyn]

Dammit....WTH is wrong with those judges?

ITA...of course the editing has a lot to do with it too. They probably talked worse about Antonia's dishes, but that was edited out to keep us guessing.
I just don't see how Lisa is in the final 3. Oh and her comment at the end about not getting congratulated for not going home. Oh boy...she certain is all about herself. Her menu sounded good, but she just didn't execute it well

I can't believe how well Stephanie recovered from Dale leaving that meat out. A few weeks ago she wouldn't have been able to recover from that blow and would have panicked and messed up everything else.

 

[Angelhalo]

Grrrrrrr I am sooooo over Lisa. And what a bunch of crybaby bullccrap with that whole complaining because they didn't congratulate her.

Boo hoo

 

[SereneOne]

I greatly dislike Lisa, that was such total arrogant brat. I think she did it as a strategy too. Richard and Stephanie seem to be peaceful, easy going people and being around someone with such an ugly attitude, kind of brings them down.

 

[storzo]

Every week I say I'm going to stop watching if Lisa doesn't get sent home.
Every week she's in the bottom.
Every week she stays.
Every week I keep watching.

She's probably going to win.
And everyone just better congratulate her!

 

[kaytieeldr]

Congratulations for, as she puts puts it herself next week, staying in "by the skin of [her] teeth"?????????????????? Excuse me - did she congratulate Stephanie for being second? Did she ever congratulate ANYONE except the first place winner any week - and then only because everybody else did? You reap what you sow...

 

[EdiePA]

I think kudos should go to Stephanie for how well she handled Dale and the meat being left out. She didn't start screaming "Sabotage" and having a fit. She calmly figured out another way to go and took it. I would love to see her win the whole thing based on that episode.

Also, the voting by phone --- I think 93% or more of the people last night wanted LISA gone!

Edie

 

[Ariel Wanna-be]

I totally think that Antonia was sent home for one reason: ratings. People love to hate Lisa, and will be sure to keep watching just to see if she "gets what she deserves."

It's the same reason that witchy Tiffany made it to the finale in season one, while (much better chef) Leanne was sent packing.

Lisa has consistently been in the bottom two, while Antonia has won several Quick Fires and has been among the top in most of the elimination challenges. Plus, the judges said that Lisa had the least amount of guests at her table - to me that was a huge indication that her food, as usual, just didn't cut it.

Did you notice the disclaimer at the end? It said something to the effect of "the elimination decisions are made after input from the producers and Bravo." So obvious what went on.

BTW - I am so in awe of Stephanie after the way she handled the situation with Dale leaving the meat out. She totally took it in stride. Lisa would have chased him around Puerto Rico with a cleaver.

 

[Todd&Copper]

I hate Lisa's attitude (and if you have to demand congratulations, isn't it meaningless?), but what was Antonia thinking, plating all of her dishes together? And how could her beans still be too dry after soaking all night? I thought Richard mentioned using a pressure cooker - maybe Antonia should have used one for her beans.

And yes, Anotnia won a few QF and I remember her winning the $10 family dinner meal, but that meal, at least to me, wasn't nearly as creative as the movie theme beef w/caramel that Lisa did with Steph (and came in second). I think Lisa probably has more interesting ideas than Anotnia's "down-home cooking", which she has done well. Regardless, I think Lisa does not have a chance against Richard and Steph.

Prediction/Speculation: Richard got the car this week b/c Steph will win the overall competition.

 

[4greatboys]

Every week I say I'm going to stop watching if Lisa doesn't get sent home.
Every week she's in the bottom.
Every week she stays.
Every week I keep watching.

Me too!

 

[4greatboys]

I too thought Steph did great last night. Super recovery after Dale left her meat out. She may have been unhappy but she was very gracious about it and didn't try to bring everyone down with her like Lisa would have.

I hope she wins, although I like Richard too so I wont be unhappy if he wins. If Lisa wins I'm going to throw up.

 

[Angelhalo]

I think kudos should go to Stephanie for how well she handled Dale and the meat being left out. She didn't start screaming "Sabotage" and having a fit. She calmly figured out another way to go and took it. I would love to see her win the whole thing based on that episode.

Also, the voting by phone --- I think 93% or more of the people last night wanted LISA gone!

Edie

I said the same thing after the meat incident happened. DH and I were like, imagine what would have happened if that had been Lisa!

 

[goofinoff]

I didn't see it last night. So it's Stephanie, Lisa (ugh) and Richard going to the final? I want Stephanie to win. I think she has won the most challenges so far hasn't she?

 

[chrismiss56]

I didn't see it last night. So it's Stephanie, Lisa (ugh) and Richard going to the final? I want Stephanie to win. I think she has won the most challenges so far hasn't she?

Yes I believe she did win the most challenges so far. I admire her quick thinking but really like Richard also. There personalities show what "together" people they are.......Now LISA all I can say is WHY IS SHE STILL HERE!!!!!

Have a Magical Disney Day!!

 

[Mom2Nick]

Grrrrrrr I am sooooo over Lisa. And what a bunch of crybaby bullccrap with that whole complaining because they didn't congratulate her.

Boo hoo

She's an ugly person - and I am not talking about her outward appearance.

 

[RUDisney]

BTW - I am so in awe of Stephanie after the way she handled the situation with Dale leaving the meat out. She totally took it in stride. Lisa would have chased him around Puerto Rico with a cleaver.

Now THAT would have definitely brought up the ratings! Could you imagine the previews if that had happened?!?

 

[sha_lyn]

Now THAT would have definitely brought up the ratings! Could you imagine the previews if that had happened?!?

It would so beat the head shaving incident for a couple of seasons ago.

 

[Angelhalo]

She's an ugly person - and I am not talking about her outward appearance.

That's EXACTLY, word for word what I said to my DH last night!

 

[Nik's Mom]

Ugh, I can't believe Lisa is still around. I was hoping for Antonio to make it to the next round. Well, I'm now hoping it's a Richard Vs. Stephanie finale!

Lisa has such a bad attitude. I can't believe her last comment. What nerve!