Guess who’s not in this picture: You. This editorial piece from the New York Times was a long time coming. Micheline Maynard lists all the reasons why YOU shouldn’t aspire to become a restaurateur or a chef just because you’ve watched the Food Network since its conception or happen to have read all of Anthony [...]
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April 4, 2008
Top Chef Chicago: Episode 4 — Goodbye, Manuel!
This week’s episode was “Film Food,” and I guess they had to make some kind of themed dish based on a movie in teams of two. The winning plate was of course, Dale, Richard and Andrew’s Willy Wonka-themed fish dish with a white chocolate sauce. It’s kind of strange how a little dribble of sauce [...]
April 2, 2008
Top Chef Season 4: Gossip/Update
Okay, we’re three episodes into Top Chef Season 4: Chicago and I wanted to do a brief run-through of what I think about each contestant:Andrew: I can’t distinguish him with the other guy that looks just like him, Spike. It just seems like he’s socially awkward and might be on drugs. He cooks well (won [...]
December 13, 2007
Top Chef Christmas Special? Who are they kidding?
I really can’t see the point of having this. I really love Padma, I really do. And Tom. But any more of these specials and I’m not going to anymore. First, Padma was on Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style explaining her scar. Then Tom’s restaurant, Craft, comes to L.A. and totally sucks. Then we have [...]
December 13, 2007
Anthony Bourdain: Sellout? Or Awesome?
In high school, Anthony Bourdain was MY THING. No one knew about him except me. I read his books in the library and I bought his books as gifts for my family. Now, he’s everywhere. What do you think? Is he a sellout or is he still awesome? I just don’t know anymore. But I [...]
