Last week I was faked out by the TOP CHEF crew. In previous seasons of TOP CHEF, when the competition got down to three contestants, that was the finale. But, for this All-Stars competition, they changed the rules and are pitting the last two contestants against each ofter. Last week, Antonia was sent home (sorry, Beth). Mike (left, above), crude but talented, takes on neurotic but brilliant Richard (right, above). As you know from last week, I’m hoping Padma (center, above) announces Mike is TOP CHEF tonight, but I’d be satisfied with Richard, too. At this point in the competition, both chefs have proved they are extraordinary.
Since I’m not really invested in either one, I don’t care who wins. But I will watch to see.
This is only the second season I got hooked on this show.
Katie got me into TOP CHEF in Season Four, Beth. I like the format and the food. This TOP CHEF ALL-STARS series has had plenty of excitement. Like you, I found the “roots” episode the best one.
Maybe they should just have Padma do some cooking in that outfit and skip the other two.
I would definitely watch Padma cook, Rick!
That’s how I first encountered her, cooking for the cable show MELTING POT.
Padma has made herself a central part of TOP CHEF, Todd. Smart career move.