ovamarine
May 19, 2006 - 07:18 AM
If the judges displayed any bias at all, it was against Tiffani, who, up until the Tiffani bashing, was a clear favorite in other competitions. She, Lee Ann and, possibly Steven, were dominant up until later episodes. As far as Tiffani being a "[expletive deleted]," from my observations, there were NO SAINTS on the show, except maybe Andrea (by far, the most gracious and generous of all). I certainly didn't perceive Tiffani to be anymore villainous than anybody else. All were capable of back-biting, betrayal, bickering and "bitching." The gleeful malice displayed at the reunion was despicable. In the end, I think Tiffani's appraisal suffered and Dave's (who I liked a lot) appraisal was bolstered for subjective reasons - not the other way around.
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May 19, 2006 - 10:41 AM
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Thank you, Thank you, Thank you........was last nite a load of crap or what? Tiff should have been kicked off completely. Though I love Harold let's face it Dave won two of the challeges regardless of not have the third dish. It was clear no one liked her food, yet there she is. Tom is full of it hands down....and as you I will not be watching going forward....ever.
Tom BLATENTLY favors Tiffy,~AKA~Satan on A Stick! He is really pushing for her for some reason. She does not deserve to be in Vegas still, and is there only by Dave's default. I'm sure if it would have been Tif. who only put out two dishes, her great flavors would have been enough to keep her there.(Oh, that is right, NO ONE liked her food!) Can anyone say "justification"? I really am disgusted and disappointed with the biased, and unfair judging of Tom, and hope for a better judge, or him to keep his personal opinions a little more in check, and judge fairly! JMHO!!!
Hey...easy on Tom...he's just doing his job...I mean really...he does work for kraft you know..makers of my favorite dollar-a-bottle B-B-Q sauce...although I do dress it up a lot..LOL...nice fellow...but can he cook?
It is becoming clear that Tom's job is is do what Bravo wants him to do. Afterall, Bravo is paying Tom big bucks to act as their mouthpiece. If Tom had any integrity, he's tell Bravo to take their money back and quit. But that isn't going to happen. Tom is a businessman first and a chef second. $$$$ is $$$$. In the end, he'll go along with this charade.
looptastic
May 19, 2006 - 02:44 PM
This may have been mentioned already, but...
Did anybody else notice how BAD the audio was on the show Weds. night? In particular, Katie's comments were inundated with voiceovers that didn't match up at all... Seemed odd. Had this been going on all season and I just noticed it this week for some reason?
Nan546
May 19, 2006 - 02:53 PM
Old Tom likes Tiff and he's going to make sure she wins!
johnw
May 19, 2006 - 10:41 PM
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If the judges displayed any bias at all, it was against Tiffani, who, up until the Tiffani bashing, was a clear favorite in other competitions. She, Lee Ann and, possibly Steven, were dominant up until later episodes. As far as Tiffani being a "[expletive deleted]," from my observations, there were NO SAINTS on the show, except maybe Andrea (by far, the most gracious and generous of all). I certainly didn't perceive Tiffani to be anymore villainous than anybody else. All were capable of back-biting, betrayal, bickering and "bitching." The gleeful malice displayed at the reunion was despicable. In the end, I think Tiffani's appraisal suffered and Dave's (who I liked a lot) appraisal was bolstered for subjective reasons - not the other way around.
Most of the complaints about Tiffani's behavior were based upon what she did off camera which was mostly in the house where they stayed when not filming Top Chef. Lee Anne mentioned this in one of her blogs and was further confired by Miguel in the snake incident where he accused her of being the most controversial person in the house. Lee Anne describes how Tiffani bullied Candice, a culinary school student, while off camera. This was later confirmed by Candice in a newspaper interview. The fact that nearly all of the chefs expressed a dislike for her at the reunion tells you that Tiffani was a hard person to like and that she had managed to tic off nearly every chef on the show.
TheO
May 20, 2006 - 05:50 AM
While I disagreed with the outcome of the Las Vegas episode, it did present more of a 'real life' challenge, at least for a chef in a casino, or any hotel/hospitality environment. However, at some point in the season I would have liked to see another 'real life' situation that reflects a huge proportion of fine dining -- the business diner. Let's face it, few folks can afford to eat in a fancy restaurant on a regular basis, unless you're entertaining a client. But that type of dining is definitely unique -- the food must be great, the environment has to allow conversation (but not be too quiet), and the service/experience can't detract from the host's ability to engage and impress the client. As a consultant who dines frequently with clients, I can tell you that many a 'fine' restaurant or chef have failed that challenge!
KobeWellDone
May 20, 2006 - 07:03 AM
Congrats to Bravo and a panel of judges that sparked my interest for television again. I have followed Top Chef, from the first episode. Now that the judges have narrowed the finale down to Dave and Tiffani, I'd like to post my opinion on who should become the next Top Chef. As an owner of 3 successful companies, I look for inherent traits in everyone I interview. Sure, Top Chef is about the food, presentation and the general public's perception. Top Chef is also about running a successful business for the most qualified candidate. After all, who knows if Tom and Jeffrey have teamed up to find their new "cash cow." With having that kind of moxy and cash behind them, there is no limit to the amount of restaurant marketability they hold in their hands.
My vote, for the next Top Chef, goes to Harold. Since he has already won the honors of his new sandwich on the menu in Tom's restaurant, Harold has a real sense of what it takes to make it big in NYC. Tiffani still has the mindset Las Vegas. It's interested to watch their characters unfold but it's even more interesting how Harold has maintained his code of ethics and his ability to bring out the best in the people around him. Tiffani plays on her emotions and could provide a very cold and unproductive environment if given that opportunity to manage others'. Harold is not only fearless but maintains a professional demure that is critical to "streamlining" a new eatery and staff. I could tell you that if I never met Harold or Tiffani and interviewed both, my gut would tell me to hire Harold for a long-term successful venture. Like I said, this is about business. Truth be known, even if Tiffani looked remotely like Candace, my instinct would still veer me in Harold's direction. Top Chef/Top Person/Top Marketability/Top Business Sense in Making Money could be the title of next season. Hope you've enjoyed reading this post and am looking forward to either raising my glass or throwing it in the fire. Good luck judges and Harold in the finale!
pasadena
May 20, 2006 - 08:08 AM
In my opinion stephens actions are as phony as ever....his over-wrought apology was nothing more than some damage-control for his future career. Tiffani has taken a beating throughout the program, kudos to her professionalism whilst all the others were against her. Obviously Harold should win. Oh and I think a mistake was made letting Ken go at the beginning...from all appearances he could have made great t.v.
gmh72672
May 20, 2006 - 01:13 PM
I agree with everything Gail says... is she married or seeing anybody? If not, how does she feel about Dental students?
foodnurse
May 20, 2006 - 02:13 PM
I think the judges are pretty fair, but i would have liked to see the final 2 include Dave. I have to say though, I think Tiffani has alot of talent and she shouldn't stifle her personality to win. Her talent alone should win her the contest-unless they change the name of the show to top personality!
kauaiboyy
May 20, 2006 - 02:47 PM
THE JUDGES SUCK! PERIOD!
britwriter
May 20, 2006 - 06:36 PM
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I think the judges are pretty fair, but i would have liked to see the final 2 include Dave. I have to say though, I think Tiffani has alot of talent and she shouldn't stifle her personality to win. Her talent alone should win her the contest-unless they change the name of the show to top personality!
One right...one wrong...Tif has a bit of talent but she does not belong in the finale', she is too much all about the money...Dave should have been there...as far as ratings go...they should have had Dave vs. Tif...that would have made it sing...two arch enemies squaring off...but they couldn't have dis'd Harold that way...he's a solid chef that is what he is...he said it..."He's a cook"...nothing we can do but hope for better in the finale' next season. And I'll draw knives against Tif anytime...lol
sactowncpa
May 20, 2006 - 07:27 PM
Is Gail Simmons married, because she is extremely beautiful and you know she can cook.
britwriter
May 21, 2006 - 05:19 AM
No I dea if she is married...but she's not that great either...I think that she might be a bit too stuck on herself for a fellow to handle...
Viper712
May 21, 2006 - 07:02 AM
In Episode 11 the wife and I both feel that Tiffani Faison should not have been selected to move forward. None of her dishes were liked, and the third dish for the Cirque people wasn't even touched. Yet, in your infinite wisdom you send Dave packing because he forgot one dish. Big Deal... [censored] happens and people make mistakes!!! Which would be worse, having a dislike for what is sent to your room (Tiffani) or enjoy the food but you just have to re-order because one was forgotten???
Tiffani is an arrogant B---h that should have been eliminated long ago. We understand that you need to have an "attitude" when you are in charge of a staff in the kitchen in order to get things accomplished. But, your people can make you or break you and your attitude towards them and a positive work environment is always the best. The chef nurtures the people that are working for him/her, but you cannot learn when you are insulted and constantly badgered by an arrogant SOB!
We think also that the food critic Gail does ABSOLUTELY NOTHING for the show. Maybe a cute animal of some sort would have been a better choice?
Well, this is basically a waste of time because the choice has been made.
C YA!!!!!!!!!
johnw
May 21, 2006 - 09:06 AM
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In Episode 11 the wife and I both feel that Tiffani Faison should not have been selected to move forward. None of her dishes were liked, and the third dish for the Cirque people wasn't even touched. Yet, in your infinite wisdom you send Dave packing because he forgot one dish. Big Deal... [censored] happens and people make mistakes!!! Which would be worse, having a dislike for what is sent to your room (Tiffani) or enjoy the food but you just have to re-order because one was forgotten???
Tiffani is an arrogant B---h that should have been eliminated long ago. We understand that you need to have an "attitude" when you are in charge of a staff in the kitchen in order to get things accomplished. But, your people can make you or break you and your attitude towards them and a positive work environment is always the best. The chef nurtures the people that are working for him/her, but you cannot learn when you are insulted and constantly badgered by an arrogant SOB!
We think also that the food critic Gail does ABSOLUTELY NOTHING for the show. Maybe a cute animal of some sort would have been a better choice?
Well, this is basically a waste of time because the choice has been made.
C YA!!!!!!!!!
With Bravo, it's all about tv ratings. They couldn't care less about how the food tastes or whether the contestants meet the criteria of a Top Chef. The rules are for people like us. For them, the rules are to be interpreted to fit the needs of Bravo.
tryingtocook
May 21, 2006 - 09:20 AM
I agree with all of you that Tif should not be in the final two. No one liked her food. What good is a top chef that cooks food that no one wants to eat. I felt so bad for Dave. Tif needs a attitude adjustment.
stjnsmyth
May 21, 2006 - 10:55 AM
Gail is very telegenic and that's hard to do when you're stuffy. She probably lives an ideal lifestyle too; great family, career, etc. Don't hate her because she's smart and beautiful. Girls like Gail motivate us to improve ourselves, so we can have a chance with someone like her. We desire increase from the fairest of creatures.
stjnsmyth
May 21, 2006 - 11:23 AM
I thought Katie Lee really showed her personality in the reunion episode. This girl is funny! With supermodel looks and a great personality, she is a gem. All you have to do is become a rock star and you can have a girl like her.
johnw
May 21, 2006 - 12:22 PM
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Gail is very telegenic and that's hard to do when you're stuffy. She probably lives an ideal lifestyle too; great family, career, etc. Don't hate her because she's smart and beautiful. Girls like Gail motivate us to improve ourselves, so we can have a chance with someone like her. We desire increase from the fairest of creatures.
Gail, telegenic? The woman has really bad taste in what she wears. Whatever she has been wearing in the last episode or so looks more like what one would wear to the beach. Now say what you will about Billy Joel's wife, the woman always dresses tastefully and looks like a million bucks(Really).
pee_lama
May 21, 2006 - 01:13 PM
I agree that the judges and hosts have detracted from the overall enjoyment of the show.
Gail Simmons, despite her impressive cuisine background, comes across as mean and vapid when dialoguing with the contestants. How can anyone find her attractive? She never smiles and when her hair is tucked behind her ears, she looks like a little troll.
Tom C. is a snob and clearly biased against Dave's cooking and personality throughout the show.
Katie Lee is married to Billy Joel? I can't stop laughing at that one. Is that her only credential for being a food show host? Shouldn't you ostensibly then be engaging and witty to be the host? What happened? She nods her head when she is speaking like she is reading off the words in her head as she goes. She is USELESS. If I was one of the chefs, I would start laughing when she speaks. How can they take her seriously?
Finally, if the judges/producers kept Tiffany instead of Dave for the sheer sake of ratings, that is a serious miscalculation. Not only is the entertainment value much more interesting between Harold and Dave (as they are both friendly to each other, and as they are both audience favorites, a la the last Food Network Star), but their approaches to food are different, and thus more interesting. Who wants to watch Tiffany and Harold cook the same old nouvelle cuisine against each other? Harold vs. Dave would be much more interesting from the food standpoint, in style, flavor, and creativity. THAT'S interesting.
Counting on Tiffany for drama is lame, considering BRAVO manufactured most of it in the editing anyway. Pitting her against Harold is NOT dramatic, and judging by the thousands of angry responses on the Episode 11 board, it may have the opposite effect of losing many viewers. Bravo, take a lesson! You were doing so well with all of your great new shows lately..... why insult us?
cotton770
May 21, 2006 - 01:17 PM
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Counting on Tiffany for drama is lame, considering BRAVO manufactured most of it in the editing anyway. Pitting her against Harold is NOT dramatic, and judging by the thousands of angry responses on the Episode 11 board, it may have the opposite effect of losing many viewers. Bravo, take a lesson! You were doing so well with all of your great new shows lately..... why insult us?
Amen. couldn't have said it better myself. Bravo, you anger me. i wouldn't have enjoyed the show more if dave and harold made it to the final two. i was about ready to applaud you, when host-lady said "tiffani.." but no.. you had to go and do that.. bad bravo. BAD!
kanigirrrrl
May 21, 2006 - 01:24 PM
"..... why insult us?"
Quite simply because they can. You also forget that there is advertising on these boards. More views, the more you can charge advertisers to place an ad on a board with a certain amount of hits. Dave losing gives you way more hits.
Bravo is laughing all the way to the bank.
cotton770
May 21, 2006 - 01:27 PM
i hate networks that do that. and it sucks cause bravo is one of my favorite stations. because they have reality shows with intelligence, kathy griffin and of course my queer lovers.
until this stunt, i thought they actually had some sort of set of ethics...
kanigirrrrl
May 21, 2006 - 01:29 PM
"i thought they actually had some sort of set of ethics..."
Sorry, you were misled.
cotton770
May 21, 2006 - 01:32 PM
i should've known anyways.. i work at a tv station for f***'s sake.
kanigirrrrl
May 21, 2006 - 01:34 PM
If it bleeds, it leads.
travel4les
May 21, 2006 - 01:39 PM
The judges sent the wrong chef home on the last quick fire challenge. Tiffany should been sent home. Her food was appropriate for the challenges that were given. It was very obvious that the Cirque Du Soleil group absolutely hated her food. I think Dave should have been in the top two. Yes He did miss a dish, but at least the people liked and respected the food that he put out. Judges what were you thinking. Your finale is going to be a disaster.
cotton770
May 21, 2006 - 01:44 PM
heh. so true. it's sad when we go out to a car ax and it turns out that everyone is okay and the photographer is angry.
Texas2Step
May 21, 2006 - 01:46 PM
Here's a unique idea for all the naysayers, those who think the judges are wrong, etc. Go to the recipe section, find the recipes that you can make at home without going and buying a ton of ingredients. Make the recipes of those you are crying over and then make a recipe from the two that are left. You get to be the judge. If you can make Tiffani's dish she made for the housewives and really its worth the expense to make her pumpkin lasagne. Harold's sandwich, yum, yum... and the only thing of Dave's that is worth the effort...hmmmmmmmmmm ... his macaroni and cheese. Take it one step further, make the dishes from the last show, none of them are way out there.. and then you judge. Harold's soup...p..u !! So maybe, just maybe the judges know a little something about those dishes that even the guest judges didn't get right.
kanigirrrrl
May 21, 2006 - 01:46 PM
Or the weather people who don't get enough time to hype up a tornado warning.
LorrieViewer
May 21, 2006 - 03:08 PM
Dave got the shaft! I was really enjoying the show until the first part of the finale. Granted he missed a dish, but he would have one 2 challenges and definitely been in the finale. Still, he did win 1 challenge and Tiffani did not win any. On top of that the last order they didn't even eat her food at all! What did the judges base this decision on???? She doesn't even want the money to open a restaurant or anything - she just wants to travel and "disappear". I can't stand her and am so disappointed in the judges - I hardly even want to watch the finale. They ruined a good show.
ladybug36
May 21, 2006 - 03:39 PM
I love watching Top Chef, mostly because of the drama. But now I find myself watching Gail, I think she's amazingly HOT!
I know, I know . . but she is!!
gmh72672
May 21, 2006 - 07:37 PM
I know too...I know..I know..I KNOW!!!
But, watching the marathon yesterday I realized that she is beautiful. I did not get to see every episode so the marathon helped me catch up (Dave did get hosed and Tom is clearly the reason why. He never liked Dave and I think would have liked to see him go sooner. The missing dish gave Tom his chance to finally be rid of Dave. The performers barely even sniffed Tiffany's dishes.) Back to Gail... learning more about her experience and watching her video, "word association",.....HOLLLLAAAA she's cute. Maybe she should be the host next season. I am biased now, of course.
britwriter
May 22, 2006 - 06:18 AM
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YES...She does...Six of the best!! Twice!
ovamarine
May 22, 2006 - 06:21 AM
Media Literacy, folks! If ever there was a case for the need for Media Literacy to be taught in schools, it can be found in this show and these boards. Tiffani is the villain of the show, eh? Only if one is persuaded by very human-beings with their own biases and and agenda (show ratings being part of it) directing things behind the camera and by the mob-mentality of the (losing and competing) contestants and onlookers (us)! Imagine if the producers had focused, not on Tiffani's alleged abuse (never seen on film)of Dave, but on Dave's "whininess." At the reunion, producers could have chosen to keep rolling various videos of him whining about, not only Tiffany, but Stephen and, even - his good buddy Harold! And as far as Tiffani's "betrayal" of Miguel (a set-up if I ever saw one) to which we were subjected repeatedly - what about the other contestants' exasperation with Miguels' buffoonery? Wasn't it nice girl, Lee Ann, who called him a "no-brainer?" But that clip was conspicuously left out of the reunion show as well as countless others that could have been shown. The reason they were left out? Because showing them would undermine Tiffani's characterization as villain of the show. It truly is about drama, folks.
I find it sad, but fascinating, to observe from a sociological perspective this mob-mentality in action as people act on unconscious prejudices, jealousies and fears as they point the finger at one highly competent (surprise surprise) female who has learned survival skills in a world that treats its smiling, "nice" girls, (like Candace or Andrea) the way they have been treated on the show. (and we saw how far they made it in the competition.) Did anybody notice how readily (almost apologetically) Candace forgave Stephen for the humiliating put-downs with which he assaulted her? These were far more aggressive and cruel than anything Tiffani ever said to anyone! Miguel - and others - could demonstrate the same grace towards their transgressors, but they don't need to, do they? This is because the genders are reversed to make for a very different situation. Thus, we observe Tiffani, a driven, competent female, giving an honest assessment of another contestant who happens to be male - (and is then ratted out by the hosts) finding NO forgiveness, no compassion, only contempt, not only by Miguel, but everyone within earshot (which, of course, was EVERYONE). Tiffani should be as lucky as her "victim," Miguel who earlier "threw Andrea under the wheel," to save his own skin - but that is another study in gender expectations and behavior.
But it does make for entertainment (but so did lynchings and witch burnings) doesn't it, as it plays right into the unsavory prejudices and misogyny of viewers who could use a little self-awareness and a lot of MEDIA LITERACY.
britwriter
May 22, 2006 - 06:21 AM
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Gail is very telegenic and that's hard to do when you're stuffy. She probably lives an ideal lifestyle too; great family, career, etc. Don't hate her because she's smart and beautiful. Girls like Gail motivate us to improve ourselves, so we can have a chance with someone like her. We desire increase from the fairest of creatures.
Gail, telegenic? The woman has really bad taste in what she wears. Whatever she has been wearing in the last episode or so looks more like what one would wear to the beach. Now say what you will about Billy Joel's wife, the woman always dresses tastefully and looks like a million bucks(Really).
My fiancee' says the same thing about Gail's fashion...good candidate for the British version of "What Not to Wear".
britwriter
May 22, 2006 - 06:29 AM
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Media Literacy, folks! If ever there was a case for the need for Media Literacy to be taught in schools, it can be found in this show and these boards. Tiffani is the villain of the show, eh? Only if one is persuaded by very human-beings with their own biases and and agenda (show ratings being part of it) directing things behind the camera and by the mob-mentality of the (losing and competing) contestants and onlookers (us)! Imagine if the producers had focused, not on Tiffani's alleged abuse (never seen on film)of Dave, but on Dave's "whininess." At the reunion, producers could have chosen to keep rolling various videos of him whining about, not only Tiffany, but Stephen and, even - his good buddy Harold! And as far as Tiffani's "betrayal" of Miguel (a set-up if I ever saw one) to which we were subjected repeatedly - what about the other contestants' exasperation with Miguels' buffoonery? Wasn't it nice girl, Lee Ann, who called him a "no-brainer?" But that clip was conspicuously left out of the reunion show as well as countless others that could have been shown. The reason they were left out? Because showing them would undermine Tiffani's characterization as villain of the show. It truly is about drama, folks.
I find it sad, but fascinating, to observe from a sociological perspective this mob-mentality in action as people act on unconscious prejudices, jealousies and fears as they point the finger at one highly competent (surprise surprise) female who has learned survival skills in a world that treats its smiling, "nice" girls, (like Candace or Andrea) the way they have been treated on the show. (and we saw how far they made it in the competition.) Did anybody notice how readily (almost apologetically) Candace forgave Stephen for the humiliating put-downs with which he assaulted her? These were far more aggressive and cruel than anything Tiffani ever said to anyone! Miguel - and others - could demonstrate the same grace towards their transgressors, but they don't need to, do they? This is because the genders are reversed to make for a very different situation. Thus, we observe Tiffani, a driven, competent female, giving an honest assessment of another contestant who happens to be male - (and is then ratted out by the hosts) finding NO forgiveness, no compassion, only contempt, not only by Miguel, but everyone within earshot (which, of course, was EVERYONE). Tiffani should be as lucky as her "victim," Miguel who earlier "threw Andrea under the wheel," to save his own skin - but that is another study in gender expectations and behavior.
But it does make for entertainment (but so did lynchings and witch burnings) doesn't it, as it plays right into the unsavory prejudices and misogyny of viewers who could use a little self-awareness and a lot of MEDIA LITERACY.
Are you quite through?...Whoa...talk about long winded...lol...seriously...the Tiffinatics need to get a grip...and Dave is just a passionate person...I'd love to go into business with him...and if it won't hurt my chances of ever being on the show...Tom might be a bit of a homo-phobe...but maybe not. He sure can't judge food though.
rickkijo
May 22, 2006 - 07:00 AM
I think it was really unfair that Dave won one of the challenges, and Harold won 2 of them, and the gal the red head won none...but Dave gets the boot!! Whats up with that!!
marrymestephn
May 22, 2006 - 08:58 AM
Why does everyone LOVE Dave so much? Ok, I know he's a sweetheart, I realize he cries at the drop of a hat, is more emotional than a group of cheerleaders PMSing, I see that he's a great chef, and he is apparently passionate about what he does....BUT, he causes more drama than a tranny on the Jerry Springer show. I mean, he's so busy being hateful that he missed the mark. The instructions were clear...two out of three understood them. The drama queen was obviously not focused on his dishes, and was released accordingly. (1 good call for the judges)I am suprised there are not more viewers out there that are disturbed that Stephen and Leeane were let go. That, to me, showed that the 'judges' did not do there job, and were obviously biased. Don't get me wrong, I like the judges, but I think they may have been swayed by producers on certain aspects of the show. Whomever the 'winner' is out of these two, was definetly not the 'TOP Chef'.
Yin_Yang
May 22, 2006 - 09:45 AM
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I was not disturbed, per se, by Stephen's elimination, though it was a bit unexpected. I can not recall why the judges eliminated LeeAnne, though it was a bit surprising as well.
--YinYang (Heather)
pasadena
May 22, 2006 - 11:37 AM
Stephen actions alienated many viewers early on by virtue of how he treated people. Conceited,condescending,dismissive. MANY people were upset when LeeAnn was let go...... imo she should be in l.vegas
cstclair
May 22, 2006 - 12:15 PM
I agree with you 100% about mob mentality and Tiffany's unfair villain role, however, based on cooking skills/talent -- it seemed like Tiffany should have been out two shows ago!
I was especially disappointed that Dave was eliminated when he won one Quick Fire and would have won two out of the three if he just threw an extra dish out there! Based on the final cut of Episode 11, Tiffany's meals, hands down, were not well received. Show business? I don't know! The last ruling has really turned my boyfriend and me off. You expect more from a reality TV show that is supposedly more focused on creativity than sensationalism. I would like to see next season have a fresh twist -- the cooks eliminating the judges. Maybe then these judges will develop more integrity.
johnlehigh
May 22, 2006 - 02:39 PM
HI JUDGES! GREAT SHOW!
ON THE FIRST EPISODE . ONE OF THE CHEFS GOT KICKED OUT OF KITCHEN FOR THE WRONG FOOT WEAR, AND ONE FOR TASTING SAUCE WITH FINGER. HAS ANY JUDGE NOTICED THE PENS AND PENCILS IN EVERYONES HAIR? I THINK THIS IS AS GREAT A RISK TO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION AS FINGERS IN SAUCE. HOW MANY TIMES DO THEY TOUCH THERE HAIR GOING FOR A PEN? I WAS SURPRISED NO ONE CAUGHT THIS. ALTHOUGH EVERYONES A CRITIC, AND YOU PRIOBABLY HAVE A LOT OF PEOPLE NIT-PICKING THIS SHOW.
I FIND THIS SHOW INTERTAINING AND A LEARNING EXPERIENCE.
JOHN LEHIGH= X-CHUCK MEUR, X-STOFFERS, X- RESTAURANTS IN COLUMBUS OH.
Phoodphaeg
May 22, 2006 - 03:06 PM
Finally a chef show for the McDonald's culinary generation! Iron Chef America is just WAAAAAY too credible for me; I like my judges cute, stupid and safe. THANKS BRAVO!!!
sammybarb
May 23, 2006 - 02:54 AM
Actually, I may be in the minority, at least on these Boards, but I love this show, and think the judges are just fine. I especially like to read their blogs on what their take was on each episode. Lets you see where they were coming from. I think they make a good threesome, and are a good balance to the varied competing contestant chefs. That's my story, and I'm stickin' to it!
johnw
May 23, 2006 - 06:25 PM
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Actually, I may be in the minority, at least on these Boards, but I love this show, and think the judges are just fine. I especially like to read their blogs on what their take was on each episode. Lets you see where they were coming from. I think they make a good threesome, and are a good balance to the varied competing contestant chefs. That's my story, and I'm stickin' to it!
Threesome? After Tom and Gail, who's the third judge?
johnw
May 23, 2006 - 09:25 PM
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Actually, I may be in the minority, at least on these Boards, but I love this show, and think the judges are just fine. I especially like to read their blogs on what their take was on each episode. Lets you see where they were coming from. I think they make a good threesome, and are a good balance to the varied competing contestant chefs. That's my story, and I'm stickin' to it!
Threesome? After Tom and Gail, who's the third judge?
I've got it! The third judge and the chief judge is Bravo Production.
nurse35
May 24, 2006 - 01:08 AM
I think the show lacked professionalism and was peppered with alot of arrogance. LeeAnn, Harold and Dave would have made a good final three. Tiffani's lieing and lack of integrity throughout the show didn't make for "good viewing" and soured my stomach. The varied dishes made it hard to judge and the time limits seemed unrealistic for the Chefs to do their best. Dave may have been emotional but on tv, I think all would have been MORE than a tad nervous. I cringed watching the episode of Scott & Scott's wedding! Teamwork varied and I think Harold was always the pick and he has already "opened" his restuarant. I guess money breeds privilege. I like Harold but I think LeeAnn and Dave deserved a fair chance as well.
JUSTMEAOD
May 24, 2006 - 04:14 AM
TO PLAY GOD
TAKE CARE OVER THERE
ALOHA
HAVE FUN