Thursday, September 27, 2007

Top Chef recap


The final three - Hung, Casey and Dale.
Whaddaya think?
I like, though I think the chefs this week seemed to be losing some steam.
The elimination round was about taking elk - a gamey tasting meat - and make it appealing to a bunch of cowboys. But, really, who are the producers kidding? It was all about impressing Tom and guest judge Eric Ripert. (The Half Moon Restaurant & Saloon in Kennett Square, Pa., serves elk, in case you're interested....)
Chances are good, if you put too many competing tastes on a plate, you're not going to impress a French chef like Ripert. Brian was rightfully 86'ed and a part of me also believes it was because he incorrectly described the taste of one of the cheeses he was serving. Don't mess with a Frenchman when it comes to cheese.
Dale showed his chops. Is he the dark horse in this race?
I'm looking forward to next week when the chefs get to show what they're "all about."
Though, the guest judges are an interesting mix. Todd English, Michele Bernstein and Rocco DiSpirito? What a trio.

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