OMG, that song is stuck in my head now! I didn't think this week would ever end. To quote the Kings, "Nothing matters but the weekend. From a Tuesday point of view".
The talent on this board is infinite.

And varied!
And quirky!
And wonderful!!!!

Eclectic

Oh it's easier to think of the ways things are not promoted for kids!!! Underwear, toothbrushes, cereal, clothes, shoes....I mean the list is endless these days.

I lurrrve you all and am sooo stinkin' happy you let me in.
*lights Bic and sways*

Seriously, I know good people when I read them.

My motto: Smile and wave boys. Smile and waaaave.

Hannah. Montana. Energy. Bars.

Why, Lord? Why??

The only good thing about Hannah is that it is a no brainer gift for 7 & 8 yr old girls. Saved my butt twice this year.

Yes, but... DID DALE USE LETTUCE????




we're very, very glad you're here, too!

Sigh... As the mother of a 7 yo daughter yes she certainly made gift giving easier...

We killed them and ate their livers...

CHECK THE TC SITE YOU CHEEKY, SNARKY BEAST!
(I can't believe you bolded it too!!! )

I think I really need a drink!!!
Youse guys are in rare form.

I say you all are.... astute ....canny.. knowing
perspicacious.... slick... smart savvy and wise
Ya think???

Yes I used the thesaurus..I cheated like
a sawwsage sistah....Shame on me.
Hiccup

I am not kidding I rarely drink but I'm going
to get a beer in all youses honor.
I got the good stuff and

cheers slainte salute opah and bottoms up and don't say it Psh!!!!

Doesn't that feel better?! LMAO!!!! Sweet crikies! New folks are gonna think we're vicious! LOLOLOL!!!!

Hop on in the water's fine!

Hai! Dinner tonight was angel hair pasta tossed with

sauteéd purple onions, bell peppers, garlic, chorizo and

EVOO... That was the best POLISH sausage I ever ate!

And I will pay for it dearly!

OMG you did!! You went there!!! Now I gotta be the first one in line at the patent office on Monday morning.

Greetings all, and thanx for the warm welcome. I'm relatively new to Top Chef having only started watching it mid-way through last season (Didn't have extended channels, so didn't know it existed).

The reason I asked about when the episode 11 thread would open is that I'd like to post a "Best guess" analysis about it based on the preview. It seems as though I'm not allowed to make a new topic, so will post it in 11 when it opens up. Meanwhile. if you don't mind, I'll post it here to generate some discussion/speculation. This is based solely off watching the preview clip for episode 11 on the Bravo TV website:

Apparently the elimination challenge has 2 teams working to "Open" a restaurant in 5 hours. Team 1 appears to be composed of Richard, Stephanie, and Antonia, and team 2 Dale, Lisa, and Spike.

Team 1 is a good, strong team and all work well with each other. Team 2 on the other hand all have personality conflicts and that hinders them from the start. I'll guess team 1 is the winner as I can't see Richard, Steph, and Antonia crashing and burning. It's possible, but not probable.

Team 2 on the other hand has problems from the word go, as all those personalities, ego's and resentments are going to be clashing. None are what I'd call "Leaders." and I don't think they're (Dale-Spike-Lisa) big or strong enough to overcome their differences and work as a team.

So, who's going to get sent packing? Frankly, it could be anyone. Dale is the best/strongest chef of the 3, but his personality, hissy fits, and inability to be a team player severely hinder him. Neither Lisa nor Spike can match Dale as a chef, and both have serious attitude/ego/personality issues as evidenced throughout the season. None are willing to take responsibility, and Spike and Lisa are only too ready to resort to subterfuge and dirty tricks. It looks like the fireworks, finger pointing, and blame game erupt again at Judges Table as team 2 self destructs. So who packs it in? Tough call. I'd think it would be Spike or Lisa, most likely Spike as the apparent "Leader." But based on the comments about being a "Team Player" I'm going to go out on a limb and say- Dale.

Time will tell.

Cheers,

Mark

LMBO too, but it took me a second to figure out how you got the letters so big, sneaky... !

We shoulda used red though, don't you think (to be extra obnoxious)? Well, maybe not, that might have busted people's monitors and we don't want to have to pony up and buy everyone a new one...

This particular challenge is called Restaurant Wars (and my personal favorite challenge). Usually the person who chooses to be Executive Chef or the person who chooses to be Front of House are the most at risk. As far as my speculation goes, I've been surprised too many times to guess without seeing the episode and even then. Especially this season.
Last season the underdog team won the challenge. So you never know.

Whoever says they can do X in their sleep is in trouble.

Welcome again and we play *best guess* all the time..in fact we have been known to wager our valued kitchen items on the outcome.

Good post and I wouldn't be unhappy Dale, Spike or Lisa goes, but I still think it could be any of the six.

Why, You anti-Polish sausage-ite!

ROTFLMAO. Seriously. Come pick my fat arse up.

LOL. It actually sounded like something you will find inside a Pamper

Alrighty then. Already through the first roll of paper towels.

Mark,

You are a brave man to continue to post with all the shenanigans going on the board tonight! Welcome!

I'd say your analysis is very thorough and you are most likely right (although I would hate to see Dale go before either Spike or Lisa). I also would not put it past Spike and Lisa to team up against Dale and set him up to PYKAG (because they have to figure that their team will not be the winning team). But, as with all things TC, one never really can tell what is going to happen or what Chef C. will choose to base his elimination decision on. So, I hope either Spike or Lisa makes a serious/unforgivable (to Chef C.) error and that we are wrong about Dale being the one to go next week.

Welcome again!

RE: Speculation on Restaurant Wars. I think Ssspike is front of the house. I see Dale as more of the Executive Chef. So if Lisa stays in the middle she may be safe. Too bad. I've wanted to see her walking out that door for weeks now.

Hope you bought the jumbo pack at Costco, looks like its gonna be a bumpy weekend!!!

No Costco in my neck o the woods. God bless the dollar store.

I kinda hoped she whould be SPLAT! under the bus!!!
(just so she knows what it feels like)

LOL! I really did! I just had to throw in the polish!

LOL! I like it! And yeah... I gotta take it easy... that dang monkfish might have caused a problem or two last week...

SUGGESTION: I think the ultimate challenge would be to put all the chefs in a poorly stocked kitchen with a little of this and a little of that, such as you would find in the home of someone on a small fixed income with little money to spare for groceries. Which means minimal spices...a half-bag o this, a can of that, etc. They've just come home to a hungry family and have an hour to prepare a delicious, nutritrious and filling meal, but nothing was taken out of the freezer that morning. That's how most of live, so why not show us how??




SUGGESTION: I think the ultimate challenge would be to put all the chefs in a poorly stocked kitchen with a little of this and a little of that, such as you would find in the home of someone on a small fixed income with little money to spare for groceries. Which means minimal spices...a half-bag o this, a can of that, etc. They've just come home to a hungry family and have an hour to prepare a delicious, nutritrious and filling meal, but nothing was taken out of the freezer that morning. That's how most of live, so why not show us how?? k

LOL! When Hub and I were grocery shopping I picked up the chorizo I laughed like a wild maniac and said we just HAVE to buy it! LOLOL!

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia

Drew told me I could post this, so I'm okay.

"Naked Boys Singing".

Yes, they were naked.

Yes, they sang.

They even danced (talk about jiggling!).

And, yes, they were charming, but, then, one of the many writers was Bruce Vilanch, so what did I expect? See it now. It's lovely. I'm just happy that, with Netflix, I can keep it for as long as I want.

See youse on the flip flop.

Bruce Vilanch is a hoot.

You got that right Pita! And thanks for the welcome.

Say what?!?!?!

(In best Gilda Radner voice) Never mind.

Everybody's Blogging it seems!

Welcome Marcia Marcia Marcia.

I wanted to SO be her.
I was in love with Peter


Yes yes yes

LOL........Good one! Welcome to the board!

Welcome Mark Mark Mark!!!

Glad to hear about the puppy! Hugs all around.

I hope Richard makes it to the end. I think he is the most creative of all of the chefs. I kinda sneered at the pocket smoker and devices but the chocolate/wasabi combination was inspired. I thought the beef soaked tofu was brilliant and I really liked the jicama wrapped taco. Wish he'd get another hair style tho.

Does anyone want to discuss how Spike is still on after that stunt he pulled with his Quick Fire win????? He gave no thought AT ALL to his dish, he just wanted to screw the others by selecting the most commonly used ingredients! I just about flipped when he throws in that little jab "nothing personal" when announcing his choices to the other chefs after he completed his head start! He deserved to get booted for that lame chix salad - who's he cooking for? McD? He was so concerned with messing everyone else up, he really screwed himself. Making that generic chix salad that could be bought at a run-down gas station should of been the final straw for him... Gimme Andrew's sushi rolls anyday, lol!

Pita--you must have done well in algebra

My money's on Richard... But I love Antonia - its about time for a woman to win and she's got a good shot.

And maybe trade in the pink crocs? At least for maybe a different color? A different day, a different challenge, a different color croc? But, you gotta love a man in pink anything!

But of course. You first borns are always the problem

Yea we had to *set an example*----oh the pressure!!