biakbiak April 15, 2015 Share April 15, 2015 I don't know which WF to stake out in SF! Though the first season when they filmed here thrusting have the WF deal and shopped at Berkeley Bowl (and randomly a store a block and a half from me! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1037561
KarmaG April 23, 2015 Share April 23, 2015 Dammit!!! I was really hoping the rumors about Nashville were true. http://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/top-chef-season-13-is-heading-to Ugh, not a fan of the moving around stuff. Show me the techniques, the food etc. I don't need to see this iconic kitchen or that. it's not what I will be watching the show for. And double ugh about the Richard info. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1067907
AriAu April 23, 2015 Share April 23, 2015 Dammit!!! I was really hoping the rumors about Nashville were true. http://www.bravotv.c...3-is-heading-to Interesting that they are starting in San Francisco and going all over the state , but no mention of nearby Napa Valley. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1067981
Julia April 23, 2015 Share April 23, 2015 Interesting that they are starting in San Francisco and going all over the state , but no mention of nearby Napa Valley. I'm vaguely remembering that they were in the Napa Valley on one of Antonia's seasons. I think they cooked for Michael Chiarello on a train and the prize was a car? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1068163
cooksdelight April 23, 2015 Share April 23, 2015 That was the finale with the Voltaggio brothers, Kevin Gillespie and Jen. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1068206
WickedTuna April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 I don't know how old it was but I saw Ariane from the NYC season on Family Feud today. I think the last season for FF was in 2013 so the episode is probably at least 2 years old. They won the game but didn't do very well in the money round. Ariane was one of the 2 that played and they asked "From 1 to 10, how much do you like your job" and she shouts out 75!! LoL. I wonder if they were trying to win money for their restaurants or just thought it would be fun. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1087746
cooksdelight April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 I'm friends with her, that was filmed last fall. Or, that was when she started telling us she was heading there to tape it and it would be airing in the spring. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1087926
cooksdelight April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 One of the family members told me it's on tonight at 7, and from my Dish menu, says it's from 2011, so I clearly have no idea! LOL Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1087959
cooksdelight April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 It's not on Game Show Network as I thought. Must be showing locally? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1088045
cooksdelight May 5, 2015 Share May 5, 2015 We lost someone very special in the food world tonight. He had just posted yesterday afternoon from Chicago, asking for suggestions for restaurants. He was there for the James Beard awards tonight. Another friend I met via Facebook who I'll miss. Founder of Meatopia and Grub Street.... I just can't believe it. I know he appeared on TC as either a judge or a dinner guest. http://www.oregonlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2015/05/food_writer_joshua_ozersky_a_p.html Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1109028
Julia May 5, 2015 Share May 5, 2015 (edited) He seemed to be a little conflicted about Top Chef. Another Top Chef connection: I'm genuinely sorry we're never going to see the cookbook he was supposed to write with John Tesar Edited May 5, 2015 by Julia 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1109714
cooksdelight May 5, 2015 Share May 5, 2015 John was really, really torn up about his death. You could tell in the posts he made on FB that he was crushed. So was Scott Conant. Reading that article about TC, Josh could have been writing it about Blais. He hit the nail on the head with his assertion that some chefs are just in it for the fame and money. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1109731
Lura May 6, 2015 Share May 6, 2015 I have missed you friends something awful and am glad to be back here with you, enjoying your words of wisdom! Sitting here at my desk in the San Francisco Bay Area, I feel pangs of guilt for those members who were hoping to see "Top Chef" in their own cities. (Tom did mention that other places are on the itinerary, so I'd think that Napa would be one of them.) I'm counting on fair play, though, and hoping that he'll take the show to Atlanta and to Portland, OR, both of which have become food meccas. My other hoped-for locale is Asheville, NC, a smaller city with an impressive number of outstanding food destinations within its borders. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1112574
cooksdelight May 6, 2015 Share May 6, 2015 I'd love if they came to Asheville, just down the road and over the hill from me. There are indeed some great restaurants there, and a lot of great places they could send them to cook. Biltmore House, Grove Park Inn, do a Thomas Wolfe dinner, feed a bunch of the kayakers who are on the nearby Nantahala River year-round. Lura, you should be happy and proud they are headed your way. Please keep us posted if you see or hear anything! :) 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1112594
Lura May 10, 2015 Share May 10, 2015 I'll do that, cooksdelight. Biakbiak, if you hear anything, will you let me know? I'll do the same for you. I would LOVE to see the gang coming or going anywhere! It would be fun to see a challenge, like this past season had onlookers at the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1128225
cooksdelight May 10, 2015 Share May 10, 2015 I'm not sure where to send you to look, but they do ask for volunteers to be part of the tastings. Maybe casting call listings in your area? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1128482
Lura May 11, 2015 Share May 11, 2015 That's a good idea, cooksdelight. Maybe Eater? Bravo? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1132270
cooksdelight May 11, 2015 Share May 11, 2015 Hell's Kitchen uses SAG/AFTRA to find their diners. I'd check with Bravo, maybe their TC Facebook page, and inquire there. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1134160
Lura May 15, 2015 Share May 15, 2015 (edited) We were watching the Top Chef Boston over again the other night. If you remember, they had one show on which the contestants made chowder for Jasper White. My husband is Mr. Perceptive. He said, "Hey, look! Did you see all the people in the next room?" I didn't know what he was talking about, especially since we've watched this series twice before, and I hadn't seen anything. He rolled the recorder back, and lo and behold, as the camera quickly panned around the kitchen, for a split second you could see an open door leading from the kitchen to another room, and people were in there, eating chow-dah! I caught a glimpse of one of the contestants among them -- maybe Gregory -- happily eating while the show was being taped. It made me wonder how many other things are going on, just on the periphery of the camera lens, but we never see them. Nothing listed under casting calls yet. Tom said on the Boston show that they put a tweet up at Twitter for people who wanted to come to the show (and eat), and they had 75,000 responses! They were only able to take I think 250. So, I think that watching Twitter would be a good idea. Edited May 16, 2015 by Lura Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1149880
MerBearHou July 11, 2015 Share July 11, 2015 Anyone know when the new season starts?? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1313274
cooksdelight July 11, 2015 Share July 11, 2015 They have either just wrapped filming or are about to, so probably later this year. I believe they started in May. Last season began in mid October, so probably about the same time. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1313566
cooksdelight July 14, 2015 Share July 14, 2015 I found out something interesting from a former cheftestant. They aren't compensated AT ALL to appear on the show. No pay, nothing. You get nothing for coming in second. It's winner take all. It might explain why many chefs turn it down. You get the offer of national TV exposure, but if you're edited badly...will people come to the restaurant where you cook when it's over? They said that people like Blais and Spike went for the TV exposure and stopped cooking when it was over. They wanted the attention and to be on other shows. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1322717
cooksdelight July 14, 2015 Share July 14, 2015 Speaking of Blais... is he even a chef anymore? http://www.grubstreet.com/2014/07/richard-blais-fancy-feast.html Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1323043
biakbiak July 14, 2015 Share July 14, 2015 (edited) My friends ate at Juniper and Ivy during ComicCon and he was there cooking, so that would be a yes. Edited July 14, 2015 by biakbiak 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1324664
Princess Sparkle July 15, 2015 Share July 15, 2015 (edited) This is from a few weeks ago, but Michael Voltaggio was on the Girl on Guy podcast with Aisha Tyler. I am one of the few who actually preferred Michael to his brother, so I found it to be an enjoyable interview, but I think regardless, it's pretty interesting. It talks mostly about his career, with a few bits about Top Chef and his experience on the show thrown in. He also talks a little bit about the new show he has on the Travel Channel. Edited July 15, 2015 by Princess Sparkle 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1326525
Quilt Fairy August 14, 2015 Share August 14, 2015 Interesting article from the Washington Post. Not about TC per se, but about how celebrity cooking shows have affected the restaurant industry. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonkblog/wp/2015/08/12/the-crippling-problem-people-who-eat-at-restaurants-havent-noticed-but-chefs-are-freaking-out-about/?hpid=z4 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1413732
Vermicious Knid August 23, 2015 Share August 23, 2015 Mini Top Chef Masters reunion, with some behind the scenes dish: http://vegas.eater.com/2015/8/20/9184455/what-you-missed-at-the-top-chef-masters-reunion-last-night#4813820 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1439215
cooksdelight August 23, 2015 Share August 23, 2015 Those tidbits just made me love Hugh even more. I would be thrilled to spend an evening getting drunk with him. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1439577
Snarklepuss August 29, 2015 Share August 29, 2015 I just saw a special on TLC about Stacy London of "What Not to Wear" and "Love, Lust or run" where she was shopping in "Top Shop" in Manhattan with "one of her best friends" who she identified as just "Kristen", but I recognized as Kristen Kish, winner of Top Chef a few seasons ago. I almost fell over as those are two people I never would have expected to see together on screen let alone be BFFs. Then again, Stacy doesn't cook and she also counts Rocco DiSpirito as one of her friends. He was also on the show and said something about cooking for Stacy "every day". Plus she admittedly eats a paleo diet so I suppose someone has to be cooking for her. Huh. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1458476
cooksdelight August 29, 2015 Share August 29, 2015 Kristen used to be a model, so it might be during that time when they became friends, I guess? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1458586
Snarklepuss August 29, 2015 Share August 29, 2015 That's interesting, I didn't know she used to be a model - Now it makes a little more sense. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1458761
Wings September 7, 2015 Share September 7, 2015 TV people are drawn to each other, just as movie people are, so it doesn't surprise me when I hear of random friendships. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1483587
cooksdelight September 7, 2015 Share September 7, 2015 Here's an interesting article about Kristen, her modeling days and her problems with cocaine at one time. https://judebautista.wordpress.com/2013/10/12/triumphs-travails-of-kristen-kish/ Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1483711
ProudMary September 16, 2015 Share September 16, 2015 Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio Is Ending Tipping During Lunch at His Flagship Restaurant. http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2015/09/15/tom_colicchio_ending_tipping_at_craft_during_lunch_this_is_great_news.html 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1510014
cooksdelight September 16, 2015 Share September 16, 2015 If you don't read the article, it sounds like a bad thing. But the way it's explained, it's actually better for all restaurant employees. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1510582
biakbiak September 26, 2015 Share September 26, 2015 Canlis which hosted a challenge on Top Chef Seattle is located near the location of the bus accident in Seattle, it's staff rushed to the scene to assist and cancelled dinner service to serve first responders: After staffers from the renowned Canlis ran out onto the bridge to help immediately after the accident, the restaurant canceled dinner service and opened its doors to first-responders. “We’re just a good spot for a cup of coffee and a restroom and lunch,” said co-owner Mark Canlis. “It’s pretty much the natural thing to do. Chef just made some sandwiches for those who are kind of just wandering in. We’re taking care of them the best we can.” Chef Brady Williams added, “We’re hosting the police and firefighters, and doing whatever we can do.” It’s Canlis’ first unplanned closure since opening in 1950. The restaurant, located just off the south end of the Aurora Bridge, is considered among the best in Seattle. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1540969
xaxat October 2, 2015 Share October 2, 2015 Boston Teamsters Finally Got Indicted for Threatening Top Chef Judges and Crew 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1562405
Chrissytd October 19, 2015 Share October 19, 2015 Season 13 Preview http://greatideas.people.com/2015/10/19/top-chef-season-13-california-preview/ 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1619102
cooksdelight October 19, 2015 Share October 19, 2015 Gail always has the weirdest way of standing for a photo. It's like she doesn't know what to do with her feet or hands. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1619697
Nutjob October 19, 2015 Share October 19, 2015 I'm interested in why Grayson is back on this season... 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1619918
Snarklepuss October 19, 2015 Share October 19, 2015 Gail always has the weirdest way of standing for a photo. It's like she doesn't know what to do with her feet or hands. True, but she really looks fierce in that dress! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1619929
cooksdelight October 19, 2015 Share October 19, 2015 Oh, I agree, she's a beautiful woman. She just looks uncomfortable. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1619945
HyeChaps October 20, 2015 Share October 20, 2015 I saw Gail, along with Tim Gunn, at a media discussion hosted by The New York Times years ago. They are two of the most attractive people I have ever seen. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1620621
ProudMary October 20, 2015 Share October 20, 2015 From Top Chef;s FB page: https://www.facebook.com/TOPCHEF/photos/np.1445380280848721.100000465766961/10153738258989612/?type=3¬if_t=notify_me_page It’s a TWO-NIGHT #TopChef premiere event not to be missed! Don’t miss it starting Wednesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 3 @ 10/9c on Bravo. Looking forward to the new season! 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1624279
ratgirlagogo November 26, 2015 Share November 26, 2015 http://www.bravotv.com/top-chef Season Thirteen starts December 2nd. Happy Thanksgiving! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1751174
Wings November 27, 2015 Share November 27, 2015 Yippee! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1752625
still hoping November 29, 2015 Share November 29, 2015 I am excited for the new season! I love the fact they will be in California I didn't like Texas or Boston - too "regional" California has so much variety, this should be a good season. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1755515
awaken November 30, 2015 Share November 30, 2015 Cannot wait! Have been stalking the new season of this show for months! I've sorely missed it and will be so glad to have it on my DVR each week! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1756816
HyeChaps November 30, 2015 Share November 30, 2015 According to Padma: http://www.tvinsider.com/article/54497/padma-lakshmi-top-chef-season-13-California/ Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1757362
susannot November 30, 2015 Share November 30, 2015 I just saw an ad for Season 13. So Grayson is back? Anyone got the scoop on that? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6561-top-chef-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-1757443
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