cooksdelight December 14, 2017 Share December 14, 2017 Katsuji is nothing like that in real life, he’s a very sweet man. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-3892781
biakbiak December 18, 2017 Share December 18, 2017 I know during her season people thought Padma hated Kristen but they are close and adorable on IG. Kristen came to visit and Padma’s daughter hid in the hall to scare her! 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-3901486
cooksdelight December 20, 2017 Share December 20, 2017 Bruce Kalman and his wife’s adopted baby, adorable!! 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-3908042
Snarklepuss December 24, 2017 Share December 24, 2017 Fatima Ali has been diagnosed with cancer: http://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/top-chef-season-15-contestant-fatima-ali-diagnosed-with-cancer Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-3916078
biakbiak December 24, 2017 Share December 24, 2017 (edited) That's a shame, hopefully the new year and surgery imorove her prognosis. That's very sweet of Padma to come sit with during some of her chemo treatmemts. Edited December 24, 2017 by biakbiak 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-3916112
Brookside December 24, 2017 Share December 24, 2017 (edited) Who serves food in a fish bowl? Oh yes, Tu. Guest judge: "make a sandwich on bread." As opposed to a sandwich on rice? Some forgettable woman - if you want to use big words like unctuous, please use them correctly. Risqué is not the same as risky. Edited December 24, 2017 by Brookside 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-3916120
Snarklepuss December 24, 2017 Share December 24, 2017 7 hours ago, biakbiak said: That's a shame, hopefully the new year and surgery imorove her prognosis. That's very sweet of Padma to come sit with during some of her chemo treatmemts. I know, she's one of the more talented chefs this season too. I'm keeping her in my thoughts and prayers. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-3916310
Blonde Gator December 29, 2017 Share December 29, 2017 On 12/24/2017 at 2:32 AM, biakbiak said: That's a shame, hopefully the new year and surgery imorove her prognosis. That's very sweet of Padma to come sit with during some of her chemo treatmemts. That's a big dose of bad news. She sounds like she's handling things very well, and good for the Top Chef staff, and her fellow chefs, for supporting her through this. I can't imagine this kind of devastating news at only 28. I wish her all the best and a speedy recovery. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-3923129
Souris December 29, 2017 Share December 29, 2017 On 12/24/2017 at 1:42 AM, Snarklepuss said: Fatima Ali has been diagnosed with cancer: http://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/top-chef-season-15-contestant-fatima-ali-diagnosed-with-cancer Oh, no, I hate to hear that. Wow. Glad she seems to have a great team and friends (and cat!) behind her. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-3923336
cooksdelight December 31, 2017 Share December 31, 2017 Top Chef Just Desserts winner Yigit Pura closing up his shop. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-3927559
RealityCheck December 31, 2017 Share December 31, 2017 For those who are interested, Gregory Gourdet, Top Chef season 12 (Boston) semi-finalist, will be appearing on Iron Chef Showdown Wednesday January 3 at 9PM. Quote Portland's own Chef Gregory Gourdet takes on San Diego chef Brian Redzikowski over a challenging fruit. Then the winner readies for a fowl battle with Iron Chef Michael Symon that's judged by Judy Joo and Simon Majumdar. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-3927893
Fex January 6, 2018 Share January 6, 2018 Bruce from the current season was a guest judge on tonight's Hell's Kitchen! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-3941812
nitrofishblue January 6, 2018 Share January 6, 2018 Recently there seems to be a lot of crossover of chefs. Top Chef chefs are on Chopped and Chopped chefs on Top Chef as either judges or contestants. On Chopped they are called competitive chefs. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-3942124
cooksdelight January 18, 2018 Share January 18, 2018 This warms my heart.... Along with the GM of 610 Magnolia, Lindsey Ofcacek, I am proud to announce the launch of our non-profit initiative to empower women chefs in Kentucky. It will offer mentorship and travel oportunities to young chefs in KY who will also be given the chance to cook at The James Beard Foundation. In light of the heartbreaking stories of sexual harassment in our industry, it became clear that we had to do something more than just make a statement. I believe that, at its core, the restaurant industry is still a place of community, compassion and hospitality. And the future of our industry will rest upon the vital role of empowered women who will lead with strength, fairness and respect. This initiative is NOT a solution to a comples and pervasive problem. This is simply an effort to do something positive. I am a male chef and I have benefited from the system, a system I did not create but nonetheless one that made my path an easier one to follow. It is time we create more paths for women in our industry. I know this is not my story to tell. I am thankful for the voices of women who have already spoken out, especially chefs like Amanda Cohen, Lisa Donovan, Katie Button, Ashley Christensen, Dominique Crenn, Asha Gomez, Jenn Louis, Tiffani Faison and many more. I am listening. I have chosen to launch this in KY, a place that is home and where chefs like Ouita Michel and Kathy Cary have been at the forefront of our culinary arts. I hope this small but impactful initiative will help pave the way for more chefs like them. Edward Lee — in Louisville, Kentucky. 13 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-3976532
Wings January 19, 2018 Share January 19, 2018 On 1/6/2018 at 7:39 AM, nitrofishblue said: Recently there seems to be a lot of crossover of chefs. Top Chef chefs are on Chopped and Chopped chefs on Top Chef as either judges or contestants. On Chopped they are called competitive chefs. They need to stir it up more and spit out a few. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-3977783
dleighg January 19, 2018 Share January 19, 2018 8 hours ago, Wings said: They need to stir it up more and spit out a few. Slightly off topic but last night I was watching Chopped with my son and we got a giggle out of one of the contestants gushing that they were being judged by "the best chefs in America" (Alex G, Geoffrey Z and somebody else). Yeah I've never seen Dan Barber, Thomas Keller, or you could name 1000 other chefs judging on Chopped! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-3978988
spiderpig January 19, 2018 Share January 19, 2018 (edited) Any update on Fatima? She's so sweet and funny. Did I read right that her cancer was in her shoulder and that she's only 28? I'm old enough to have witnessed dozens of friends and family from ages two to 80 with that f***ing demon cancer affliction. I wish her nothing but the best. Miracles do happen though. Edited January 19, 2018 by spiderpig 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-3980599
Blonde Gator January 19, 2018 Share January 19, 2018 1 hour ago, spiderpig said: Any update on Fatima? She's so sweet and funny. Did I read right that her cancer was in her shoulder and that she's only 28? I'm old enough to have witnessed dozens of friends and family from ages two to 80 with that f***ing demon cancer affliction. I wish her nothing but the best. Miracles do happen though. Yes, she had her surgery this past Tuesday, Padma was at the hospital before she went into surgery. It was on the Bravo TC page, "news". Imagine it will take a while before she posts on SM again, and of course, whether they finished her chemo pre-surgery or whether she's scheduled for more. Cancer is an evil disease. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-3980834
cooksdelight January 26, 2018 Share January 26, 2018 Claudette was listed as being in season 2 of Top Chef Mexico. Which one is she? Nobody there wearing ugly glasses. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4001943
biakbiak January 26, 2018 Share January 26, 2018 (edited) 15 minutes ago, cooksdelight said: Claudette was listed as being in season 2 of Top Chef Mexico. Which one is she? Nobody there wearing ugly glasses. I just watched the first episode of season 1 just to get a feel of it and that is the season 1 cast not the season 2 cast. Here is the seaon 2 cast and she is in the back and centerish. Edited January 26, 2018 by biakbiak 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4001982
akr January 26, 2018 Share January 26, 2018 According to this, she came in sixth in Top Chef Mexico. http://www.foodandwine.com/news/top-chef/claudette-zepeda-wilkins-interview (interview after her first elimination in this go-round). 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4002055
biakbiak January 26, 2018 Share January 26, 2018 (edited) Wow she seemed a lot more reasonable in that interview than she did on the show, since I am assuming it was done after it aired maybe she has reflected on her attitude. Edited January 26, 2018 by biakbiak Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4002078
cooksdelight January 26, 2018 Share January 26, 2018 Well, that’s weird. I did a search of Top Chef Mexico/Claudette, and it popped up with that photo. LOL Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4002162
chiaros January 27, 2018 Share January 27, 2018 (edited) Casting for Season 16 of TC in Philly is going to happen at Nick Elmi's "Royal Boucherie". http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/television/top-chef-casting-call-philadelphia-nick-elmi-royal-boucherie-20180125.html ETA: Corrected hyperlink. Edited January 31, 2018 by chiaros 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4002787
chiaros January 27, 2018 Share January 27, 2018 Nick Elmi had a "Black Truffle Fête" at the James Beard House this past Monday, Jan 23. https://www.jamesbeard.org/events/black-truffle-fete-2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4002796
LeighLeigh January 27, 2018 Share January 27, 2018 Is that Katsuji in season 1 Mexico? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4002809
Wings January 27, 2018 Share January 27, 2018 46 minutes ago, LeighLeigh said: Is that Katsuji in season 1 Mexico? It sure looks him. Guy pointing at the camera. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4002929
Sew Sumi January 27, 2018 Share January 27, 2018 Agreed. That's such a Katsuji thing to do. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4003340
akr January 27, 2018 Share January 27, 2018 Yes, he was on it - http://www.lamag.com/digestblog/chef-katsuji-tanabe-mexikosher-back-top-chef-mexico/ (and, also, apparently, Chopped, MasterChef Mexico and Food Fighters (whatever that is)). (In the accompanying photo, he is once again pointing at the camera). I couldn't find anything that said how he did on Top Chef Mexico, but he didn't win - this guy did: https://foodmexicoyyo.com/en/winner-first-top-chef-mexico-proud-oaxaqueno/# Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4003427
Christina January 27, 2018 Share January 27, 2018 Laura Cole, the Alaskan chef, appeared on the January 21, 2018 episode of Food Paradise titled "The Last Food Frontier." It airs on Travel Channel. Unfortunately, I wasn't paying attention and didn't notice until her part was almost over, so I don't have any opinion on how well she came across. I did notice she made a reindeer ragu and it looked very good, even though I don't like reindeer. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4004617
LeighLeigh January 28, 2018 Share January 28, 2018 Remember Philip from season 13? His wife was on Best Baker in America (or America's Best Baker). She was completely out of her league and was the first one cut. I really wonder if she was cast due to her connection to Philip. Did anyone else see that? What are your thoughts? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4006970
LeighLeigh January 29, 2018 Share January 29, 2018 I feel like Bruce should wear a hair net. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4008232
cooksdelight January 29, 2018 Share January 29, 2018 13 hours ago, LeighLeigh said: Remember Philip from season 13? His wife was on Best Baker in America (or America's Best Baker). She was completely out of her league and was the first one cut. I really wonder if she was cast due to her connection to Philip. Did anyone else see that? What are your thoughts? Who can forget ManBun?? :) I bet she was. And he was always going on and on about how brilliant a baker she was. LOL I didn’t see it but I’ll be on the lookout for the rerun. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4008265
dleighg January 29, 2018 Share January 29, 2018 14 hours ago, LeighLeigh said: Remember Philip from season 13? His wife was on Best Baker in America (or America's Best Baker). She was completely out of her league and was the first one cut. what is her name? I watched the show but can't really remember the contestants Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4008284
LeighLeigh January 29, 2018 Share January 29, 2018 Her name is Margarita Maiden Name-Lee. She seemed good at baking, but everyone else was extraordinary. She was only in episode one. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4008429
dleighg January 29, 2018 Share January 29, 2018 1 hour ago, LeighLeigh said: Her name is Margarita Maiden Name-Lee. She seemed good at baking, but everyone else was extraordinary. She was only in episode one. I looked up her face and I have zero recollection of her! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4008665
Special K January 29, 2018 Share January 29, 2018 I chanced across Top Chef Mexico some years ago when I was watching Spanish-language TV to work on my Spanish. I saw a few of the episodes that Katsuji was on and he was basically his usual self. I love how the Season 1 cast in that photo looks all happy and light-hearted, and Claudette's cast looks like its trying to be all bad-ass and mean. I know that someone else chooses those photos, but it's kind of striking how appropriate it is for her. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4008674
spiderpig January 29, 2018 Share January 29, 2018 8 hours ago, cooksdelight said: Who can forget ManBun?? :) I bet she was. And he was always going on and on about how brilliant a baker she was. LOL I didn’t see it but I’ll be on the lookout for the rerun. Wasn't she also a ballerina, or am I confusing her with another genius spouse? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4009510
biakbiak January 29, 2018 Share January 29, 2018 55 minutes ago, spiderpig said: Wasn't she also a ballerina, or am I confusing her with another genius spouse? He talled a lot about her being a model. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4009647
Fiero425 January 30, 2018 Share January 30, 2018 On 1/29/2018 at 6:11 AM, LeighLeigh said: I feel like Bruce should wear a hair net. ..over his head and face! ;-) 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4011378
biakbiak January 31, 2018 Share January 31, 2018 According to her IG Fatima will find out on Thursday if they remlved the tumor. Here is hoping. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4013387
MaggieG February 1, 2018 Share February 1, 2018 On 1/27/2018 at 5:30 PM, Christina said: Laura Cole, the Alaskan chef, appeared on the January 21, 2018 episode of Food Paradise titled "The Last Food Frontier." It airs on Travel Channel. Unfortunately, I wasn't paying attention and didn't notice until her part was almost over, so I don't have any opinion on how well she came across. I did notice she made a reindeer ragu and it looked very good, even though I don't like reindeer. I watched that too. I thought she came accross really well and the restaurant looks like a nice place. On 1/29/2018 at 4:57 PM, biakbiak said: He talled a lot about her being a model. Didn't he also mention that she was an actress? Of course Philip Manbun would be married to a ballerina/baker/model/actress Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4019283
dleighg February 1, 2018 Share February 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, MaggieG said: Didn't he also mention that she was an actress? Of course Philip Manbun would be married to a ballerina/baker/model/actress When I looked her up because I could not remember her one little bit (I still don't recognize her) I found some articles that seemed to indicate that she was mostly a model (as I recall for some trendy/indie brand) and BTW, she also cooks! I don't know how old the article was. Well, I wont' be lazy, here it is: https://www.johnnywas.com/blog/margarita-kallas-lee-spotlight/2017/01/04/ Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4019294
biakbiak February 1, 2018 Share February 1, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, dleighg said: she also cooks Yes, he mentioned several times that she was the pastry chef at their restaurant and used at least one of her recipes that he also had to brag was a hit at Coachella because he is that dude. Edited February 1, 2018 by biakbiak 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4019313
dleighg February 1, 2018 Share February 1, 2018 1 minute ago, biakbiak said: Yes, he mentioned several times that she was the pastry chef at their restaurant and used at least one of her recipes that he also had to brag was a hit at Coachella because he is that dude. I just meant that from the viewpoint of the article (biased of course) she was mostly a model, and BTW she cooks, isn't that amazing. We got on this topic because she was a contestant on America's Best Bakers (and was gone soon) Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4019324
biakbiak February 2, 2018 Share February 2, 2018 Some truly great news! 21 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4021066
Lura February 2, 2018 Share February 2, 2018 Nice to have the update. Thanks for posting it, biakbiak. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4021231
LeighLeigh February 2, 2018 Share February 2, 2018 This is indeed awesome news. Side note: remember when Fatima mentioned that winning that cooking video would quadruple her Instagram followers? We know that she did not win, but she does have 10 times more followers than some other contestants. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4021958
LeighLeigh February 3, 2018 Share February 3, 2018 Just listened to a podcast about Restaurant Wars. Jim Smith from season 14 was on. He said that the eliminated chefs on his season were put to work by the producers. They were given future quick fires to test out before they were presented to the other cheftestants. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4024586
Wings February 3, 2018 Share February 3, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, LeighLeigh said: Just listened to a podcast about Restaurant Wars. Jim Smith from season 14 was on. He said that the eliminated chefs on his season were put to work by the producers. They were given future quick fires to test out before they were presented to the other cheftestants. Interesting! I am curious if this was a one season thing or a standard practice. I have always assumed all the QFs had been chosen and tested before it taped. Edited February 3, 2018 by Wings Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/5916-the-chefscheftestants-of-top-chef/page/11/#findComment-4024597
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