I Refuse to Call them Cheftestants: Week 4

I thought I was watching Top Chef not Next Food Network Star. This week’s episode certainly felt wrong but thankfully, it came through by making it an absolute trainwreck. Before we get to the elimination challenge, though let’s talk about the best Quickfire of the season.

The Quickfire challenge focusing on a breakfast amuse-bouche was genius. It really gives the chefs a chance to shine. I love how Padma explains that Rocco DiSpirito needs no introduction then proceeds to introduce the chef king of plastic surgery. Stefan once again shined and so did old lady Ariane. I loved Jamie’s but like Leah, I thought it was too much. Jeff also needed a lesson on what the definition of amuse-bouche is. I tell you what though; I’d like to see a cage match between Rocco and Fabio.

The kitchen run through for the Elimination Challenge was humor at its best. I was crushed to see Jamie fail but at least she had a good idea. Alex on the other hand made a horrible tactical decision. I loved to see Melissa’s weak attempt to throw Alex under the bus and truthfully, I was most intrigued by her dish. Her attempt must have worked because off he went. I struggle to understand how this still makes the chefs bring their “A” game but whatever it made the show a little better.
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