[S20.E11: Battle of the Wellingtons]

18 hours ago, susannot said:

Another observation:  Padma is really showing her typical Top Chef weight gain in that skintight blue dress.  Good thing she got in shape for that fabulous Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

While she has said she gains weight throughout the season, seems like it was really the style of the dress that made her look bigger. Not that that would be a problem, even if it weren't an illusion, since she always looks incredible.

[S20.E05: Holiday Vacation]

2 hours ago, virginia blue said:

Top Chef really should introduce blind judging. I think the outcomes would be much different. There is a fairly obvious bias against female chefs.

Where did you see the bias in this episode? (Not disagreeing with you, just curious.)

[Industry - General Discussion]

One hell of a finale. Wouldn’t mind if it’s a series ender.

[S19.E13: Cactus Makes Perfect]

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I’m gonna say it. I’m just gonna say it. Buddha’s comment about more tricks up his sleeve felt so Blaise-like that I shuddered.

That Jae said she didn't like working with him spoke volumes to me. I'm not saying that means he's a bad guy by any means, just that he may be fussy in the kitchen and has an off-putting attitude when he has to collaborate with some chefs (although he clearly worked well with Jackson).

I really want to know more details about why she felt that way.

[S19.E13: Cactus Makes Perfect]

The editing of this season feels like it’s stacked in favor of either Buddha or Sarah for the win.

[S19.E12: We're on a Boat]

Agreed that Sarah seems too self-aware. I like dry and self-deprecating humor, but it's too much with her. Her "low self-esteem" and constant doubting starting to become a real drag during this episode, although I realize a lot of that falls on the editors/producers for focusing on her.

I'm actually on board with LCK as a concept the more I think about it, although I initially had my doubts. If you can get sacked for arbitrary reasons during the competition (ex: S12's very first challenge, the mise en place race) I feel like LCK is somewhat of a nice equalizer.

[S02.E11: The Reunion]

Shaina looks 10 years older than she actually is with all those fillers and puffed up lips. Confused that some people think she's some kind of "smokeshow."