This week’s Top Chef finally had some high quality moments that we’ve all grown to expect and love from the former reality show king. Unfortunately, in keeping with this disappointing season it also had some lows.
HIGH: Chef Eric Ripert
Anytime we get a visit from Chef Eric I get a bit woozy. Not only is it a joy to watch him cook through a TV screen, but he’s also got that combination of cute hotness. Yes, I have a huge crush on Chef Eric and tonight did nothing to lessen that. Whether it was watching him enjoy Carla being Carla or admiring the knife work of Stefan, you just wanted to eat him up. Of course seeing six dishes from the wonderland that is La Berndain is also enough to make a man weep. I am not a fish person but I’d step over my mother to get a taste of any of those dishes.
LOW: Leah Quits!
How can any self respecting contestant put down their knives and expect to win this competition? Furthermore, how could you do that in front of Chef Eric!?!? Good god Leah I don’t even know how you are still on the show. Your knife work is crap, your food is uneven and your quest to turn Top Chef into Flavor of Leah is just downright disgusting. The judges should have booted you for quitting on the show.
HIGH: Two Good Challenges
We’ve had some eps this year that feature a good Quickfire or a good Elimination Challenge but never both. Last night broke that streak by presenting two challenges that were worthy tests of the remaining chefs’ skills. The Quickfire got off to a rough start because once again the producers decided not to share the rules with us. Thankfully, the challenge itself made up for that oversight and watching Stefan and Hosea pound those eels was a high point of the season. The Elimination Challenge has been done in season’s past but it is a worthy test of a chef’s pallet and skill. Recreating a dish is something a home chef does as well as a professional one and it certainly lets the audience identify. In addition it should have been an honor for any the contestant to cook in La Bernadin and for Chef Eric.
LOW: Jamie
I’ve been a huge fan of Jamie from the first day Team Rainbow formed; however, last night as she packed her bags I must say I was not disappointed. While I would have kicked Leah to the curb for her failure and her attitude, I can certainly understand the judges’ decision to let Jamie go. On top of that, how sad was it that Jamie didn’t take the opportunity to cook and eat at La Bernadine seriously. “This isn’t my kind of food,” she said at the table. Look lady, when you get a chance to taste a bit of heaven you better get down on your knees and thank you’re lucky stars that you got on Top Chef. Respect lost.
HIGH: Stefan is back!
After one week at the bottom, Stefan righted his ship and took both challenges. He’s clearly the favorite to win and honestly, I can’t see him slipping again like last week.
LOW: Final Four?
Frak the producers! By keeping this to a final four, we’re going to get Stefan and three other also rans in the finale. I love Carla and Fabio for the entertainment value but neither has impressed me with their cooking. Hosea is a whiner whose food seems wildly inconstant and Leah is a quitter. This bland season is heading for an even blander finale.
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