Top Chef Season Six

[turkygurl]

To me, Kevin just seems like a cool, down-to-earth guy. He said he was married, and he doesn't really ping my gaydar at all. But I like him, and I would love to try out his restaurant next time I'm in Atlanta.

 

[PghLybrt]

Ashley: In your restaurant business, do you refuse to serve married couples, or refuse to cater their wedding receptions? No? Then shut it. I agree with the principle, but not the execution. Bravo, who had a gay wedding in the first season, is not out to get you. Au contraire, the simple fact that they showed your ridiculous rant in the first place instead of throwing it on the editing room floor is more than you deserve. Because it's Bravo you got a pass for your behavior. On any other network, your antics would be termed "mugging for the camera" dearest. I much prefered Preeti's stance. This is not the 1st wedding challenge that's been done. You signed up for a reality show knowing full well what you were getting into. It's like the people who go on Survivor not knowing how to make fire.

See, I look at it very different. I think we need to use any platform we have to talk about marriage equality. I would have done the same thing. We also do not know who she serves in her restaurant. In my business I have shown a few people the door, so maybe she does too. For me it is not all about money, and if that shows bad business so be it. ( Why would it even matter if I killed the business by doing this, the amount my GF will have to pay to inherit it would kill it faster!……sorry I am a little irritated on this subject right now. I just spent 3000 just putting her name on a deed. Which really only makes it possible that my family can’t fight her for it, not that she will not owe tons!!!)

Okay, so I was surprised. After Ashley's rant last week about how offended she was by the wedding/bachelor & bachelorette party challenge; I was fully expecting her to go off on having to cook for military personnel when gays and lesbians aren't allowed to serve openly (which is just as important an issue!) and not a peep from her. I'm very glad that all the chefs were so respectful of our brave men and women in uniform, despite a few of them mentioning their thoughts on the war.

I would not doubt for a second that they cut it all.




Now this week, Snails. My GF was in heaven. If anyone ever wants to find us at the F&W we are always camped out at France. I think she can spend a good half a day there just eating snails.

 

[chell]

See, I look at it very different. I think we need to use any platform we have to talk about marriage equality. I would have done the same thing. We also do not know who she serves in her restaurant. In my business I have shown a few people the door, so maybe she does too. For me it is not all about money, and if that shows bad business so be it. ( Why would it even matter if I killed the business by doing this, the amount my GF will have to pay to inherit it would kill it faster!……sorry I am a little irritated on this subject right now. I just spent 3000 just putting her name on a deed. Which really only makes it possible that my family can’t fight her for it, not that she will not owe tons!!!)

It's bull that you have to pay so much money to do something like that. Is that how much it would have cost me to add my husband? For your sake I hope it is the exact same amount!

My sister adopted two boys who were her foster children. The adoption was final in 2005. This year her partner completed the second parent adoption. In order to do this they had to go to another county - the only ONE in our state that would allow the same sex second parent adoptions to be done. On top of that they had to pay several thousand dollars to complete the second parent adoptions. But if I had kids before my husband & I got together and I wanted him to adopt them it would have only cost a few hundred. How is that fair? It isn't!!!

We should pay the same amount for the same freaking service! Sorry about my little rant but it still ticks me off that people do this and think it is okay.

 

[PghLybrt]

It's bull that you have to pay so much money to do something like that. Is that how much it would have cost me to add my husband? For your sake I hope it is the exact same amount!

My sister adopted two boys who were her foster children. The adoption was final in 2005. This year her partner completed the second parent adoption. In order to do this they had to go to another county - the only ONE in our state that would allow the same sex second parent adoptions to be done. On top of that they had to pay several thousand dollars to complete the second parent adoptions. But if I had kids before my husband & I got together and I wanted him to adopt them it would have only cost a few hundred. How is that fair? It isn't!!!

We should pay the same amount for the same freaking service! Sorry about my little rant but it still ticks me off that people do this and think it is okay.

If my GF had been my Husband then, no it would not have cost one dime. It really isnt the amount that bugs me, but the fact we have to do it and it still gives us little protection. She still has to pay the taxes on the entire estate if I die. So she could lose everything we have worked for ( although I am making sure that will not happen).

I had friends who adopted and had to do the exact thing! They had to move so they could get a judge to do it!

 

[chell]

If my GF had been my Husband then, no it would not have cost one dime. It really isnt the amount that bugs me, but the fact we have to do it and it still gives us little protection. She still has to pay the taxes on the entire estate if I die. So she could lose everything we have worked for ( although I am making sure that will not happen).

I had friends who adopted and had to do the exact thing! They had to move so they could get a judge to do it!

I know it doesn't mean much from me as I'm not the one who made you go through it all, but I am sorry you had to do all of that. And I'm sorry you two don't have the same protection. One of these days we will see the same protection and rights for all of us!!!

 

[turkygurl]

Okay, Mike I.: Good for you, you knew how to prepare cactus so you won $15K. Now maybe you can pay for some eyebrows.

Good: Love the VoBros. And Kevin's looked fantastic as well. Bryan's was seriously making me hungry!

Bad:
Robin - yuck. The whole plate looked like a load of yuck.
Ron - Don't scare me like that again. No more alcohol. If you don't drink, then don't try to make a cocktail.
Mattin - Ceviche. Not just one, but three bad ones. They asked for high end, and that is not it. Gone.

Next to go (in no particular order) - Robin, Ashley, Ron, Eli, Laurine/Ash.

I still think the F4 will be V-squared, Kevin, and Jen (unless Jen completely implodes) with Mike I. and Laurine/Ash rounding out the top 6.

 

[rpmdfw]

Wow. Looks like Bryan V. is the man to beat, huh? Five challenges in, and he's already won three of them! And as always, his brother is right up there in the top tier as well.

I really like the episodes where they throw adverse/unusual circumstances at the contestants. I think those are the episodes that really illuminate who's really good, and who isn't.

Okay, on to my Michael Isabella hatred for this week. If his "specialty" is Greek food, why in the hell did he mispronounce "gyros" as "JY-rows"? What an idiot. As for him winning the quick fire, I like Mike V's take on it. "I'd rather make food that tastes good than worry about getting the slime out of cactus"

And can I just say that guest judge Tim Love is HOT!!! Woof! So many cowboy fantasies come to life in that man!

 

[rpmdfw]

Ron - No more alcohol. If you don't drink, then don't try to make a cocktail.

Did you read Gail's blog?

"Note to future contestants: Do not feed us food that you, yourself would not consume"

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

Okay, Mike I.: Good for you, you knew how to prepare cactus so you won $15K. Now maybe you can pay for some eyebrows.

Good: Love the VoBros. And Kevin's looked fantastic as well. Bryan's was seriously making me hungry!

Bad:
Robin - yuck. The whole plate looked like a load of yuck.
Ron - Don't scare me like that again. No more alcohol. If you don't drink, then don't try to make a cocktail.
Mattin - Ceviche. Not just one, but three bad ones. They asked for high end, and that is not it. Gone.

Next to go (in no particular order) - Robin, Ashley, Ron, Eli, Laurine/Ash.

I still think the F4 will be V-squared, Kevin, and Jen (unless Jen completely implodes) with Mike I. and Laurine/Ash rounding out the top 6.

Bye Mattin. I loved the accent and he was just so adorkable cute. But the VoBros are my picks. I would love to see them battle it out at the end... greased up and naked but a cook off will do too.

 

[chell]

Bye Mattin. I loved the accent and he was just so adorkable cute. But the VoBros are my picks. I would love to see them battle it out at the end... greased up and naked but a cook off will do too.

Jennifer would fight you for the best seat I bet. She had to be right by one of the brothers again this week. Sorry by now I don't remember don't remember which one.

Ashley needs to pull it together. There is just something about her that I really like. I think she has some of the same spunk my sister had as a teenager. I really do want her to knock their socks off and do an awesome job.

Kevin is still my pick to win.

 

[rpmdfw]

Okay, so we finally watched last week's Top Chef episode on DVR so that we'd be ready to watch this week's episode, and . . . there isn't one?

Anyway, the deconstruction challenge was very interesting. These are the kinds of challenges that definitely weed out the weaker chefs.

It was nice to see Kevin win with his mole negro after having a difficult time with it the week before.

Kevin, Jenn, and the Voltaggio brothers continue to outshine everyone else. They might as well send everyone else home and just let these four cook until it's time for the finale.

Of course, one of them could have a bad day and be gone tomorrow. That's the beauty of this competition, I guess.

And what's up with Michael "The Tool" Isabella not knowing what eggs florentine is? It's kind of basic. Of course, Ash and Ron weren't terribly clear on sheperds pie or paella, so I should probably cut Isabella some slack. But I won't, cuz I want him GONE!

 

[Nauf]

Okay, so we finally watched last week's Top Chef episode on DVR so that we'd be ready to watch this week's episode, and . . . there isn't one?

Anyway, the deconstruction challenge was very interesting. These are the kinds of challenges that definitely weed out the weaker chefs.

It was nice to see Kevin win with his mole negro after having a difficult time with it the week before.

Kevin, Jenn, and the Voltaggio brothers continue to outshine everyone else. They might as well send everyone else home and just let these four cook until it's time for the finale.

Of course, one of them could have a bad day and be gone tomorrow. That's the beauty of this competition, I guess.

And what's up with Michael "The Tool" Isabella not knowing what eggs florentine is? It's kind of basic. Of course, Ash and Ron weren't terribly clear on sheperds pie or paella, so I should probably cut Isabella some slack. But I won't, cuz I want him GONE!

Yeah, he and his eyebrowlessness really need to leave now (thank you for that Turkeygurl!!).

 

[rpmdfw]

Okay, so last night's challenge? Totally bogus!

I'm all for putting the cheftestants into adverse situations, but at least make sure the playing field is even. It's total BS that some chefs got to use the stove while others had to make do with woks and hot plates.

Ash and Michael Voltaggio got screwed because their electric skillet blew a fuse. How is that fair? A power outage as an obstacle to overcome is great, as long as ALL the chefs have to face the same obstacle.

And Michael Isabella SO needs to get over himself. The fact that he admitted that he gave Robin "make work" tasks and then planned to throw them away when she's the one familiar with the flavors and ingredients they had to use . . . . UGH! What a tool! He doesn't deserve to be there.

 

[chell]

Okay, so last night's challenge? Totally bogus!

I'm all for putting the cheftestants into adverse situations, but at least make sure the playing field is even. It's total BS that some chefs got to use the stove while others had to make do with woks and hot plates.

Ash and Michael Voltaggio got screwed because their electric skillet blew a fuse. How is that fair? A power outage as an obstacle to overcome is great, as long as ALL the chefs have to face the same obstacle.

And Michael Isabella SO needs to get over himself. The fact that he admitted that he gave Robin "make work" tasks and then planned to throw them away when she's the one familiar with the flavors and ingredients they had to use . . . . UGH! What a tool! He doesn't deserve to be there.

I agree with everything you said!

 

[MonorailMan]

I just can't get into this show this season for some reason, and same goes for Project Runway, which is kind of sad considering these are really the only 2 shows I used to watch weekly.

The 2 brothers are starting to get on my nerves. Every few minutes it seems like one of the brothers is giving his point of view about how he's going to outdo the other one and why he is better than the other. I'm guessing one of them is going to be so focused on outdoing the other that it's going to wind up being the downfall that sends him home.

As far as last week's show goes, I have 2 points of view here:

-I was a bit disappointed that they sent Ashley home, and a bit shocked, to be honest. Okay, even though I think Ash is a cutie, I still think he should've been sent home since he made it quite obvious he was riding on the coat tails of the stronger chefs. I think they sent Ashley home because when she gave her explanation of her mistakes she seemed tired and gave a lousy feedback. Had she said something like, "The gnocchi tasted fine, but it was his decision to add the additional salt without letting me know about it", she probably would've been alright.

-I think Kevin probably would've won again had Jennifer not been his partner in this challenge. Kevin seemed a bit more deserving, but I'm glad to see her finally win one. I think the judges felt the same way as far as giving it to her just so she could have won one. I think Jennifer and Kevin have the potential to be 2 of the final 3 chefs this season.

Okay.....I'm done.

 

[rpmdfw]

Wow. Some sibling tension going on this week. Very interesting.

And of course, Kevin, Jenn and the Volt Bros are in the top four AGAIN!

Sad to see Ash go, but kind of inevitable, I mean, if the person who made "cat food" gets to stay, you've made a pretty big mistake.

Can't wait for Restaurant Wars next week!

 

[mcco5543]

Hello all,
Just found this thread and just saw Restaraunt wars. I won't spoil it until I'm sure that everyone's seen it But so far I agree about Michael I. A total Meanie Greenie Beanie. I actually like Robin's food choices. She chooses to make food i've actually heard of even if she irritates everyone else. no reason to be as mean to her as they all are.

Not sure why some people went before others. I truly believe that if all is right with the world Kevin will take it hands down. A good chef plus a humble attitude. He totally deserves it

 

[chell]

Hello all,
Just found this thread and just saw Restaraunt wars. I won't spoil it until I'm sure that everyone's seen it But so far I agree about Michael I. A total Meanie Greenie Beanie. I actually like Robin's food choices. She chooses to make food i've actually heard of even if she irritates everyone else. no reason to be as mean to her as they all are.

Not sure why some people went before others. I truly believe that if all is right with the world Kevin will take it hands down. A good chef plus a humble attitude. He totally deserves it

I think Robin is lonely and that's why she seems to be talking so much. She probably isn't talking all that much, but they show it that way. Since everyone is ignoring her she has to get lonely. I know I would.

 

[mcco5543]

I talk alot too..not usually out loud but I can defintiely talk your ear off and not realize it. I think part of it is editing and part of it is honestly just what she says..it's how she processes. She can't help that.

 

[rpmdfw]

As far as a F4, I'm seeing Kevin, The Brothers V, and Jen.

Well. You called it! That is indeed the final four.

Not that I'm surprised at all. They're definitely the top four this season.

It should be VERY interesting to see who gets eliminated next week.