Carla, or Beaker, as we like to call her here at Second Helpings, spills some "Top Chef" secrets in a Washington Post chat.
Tonight's the finale. Sigh. No more crazy eye-popping from our favorite muppet.
Will Beaker be the Queen (Aunt) Bea of the kitchen?
FINALE UPDATE: I'm underwhelmed and slightly disappointed...The best part of this episode was the return of past contestants Richard, Casey and Marcel to work with the Final Three as sous chefs.
Carla proves to be a follower (of sous-chef Casey, who gets her off her game with a lame, and tough, sous-vide beef dish) rather than a leader. The "Top Chef" win slips out of her hands.
It's now a Battle of the Baldies.
I'm distracted for part of this episode by the red sore or pimple on Stefan's head. Also, what the heck was he thinking with that goofy ice cream and lollipop last course that doesn't win over many tastebuds? Darn, no molecular gastronomy techniques from his sous Marcel, who looked like a complete moron walking into the New Orleans courtyard wearing oversize aviator sunglasses. (And, whoa! did Stefan really call Marcel a four-letter vulgarity that I'm not going repeat here?? How did that NOT get edited out?)
But who knew that this season's cockiest chef could be such a Mister Softee? It was touching when Stefan comforted and hugged the teary-eyed Carla. I knew I liked Stefan.
So the win goes to....... a very smug Hosea, who very weirdly congratulates himself in the third person. Yeah. Whatever.
Tonight's the finale. Sigh. No more crazy eye-popping from our favorite muppet.
Will Beaker be the Queen (Aunt) Bea of the kitchen?
FINALE UPDATE: I'm underwhelmed and slightly disappointed...The best part of this episode was the return of past contestants Richard, Casey and Marcel to work with the Final Three as sous chefs.
Carla proves to be a follower (of sous-chef Casey, who gets her off her game with a lame, and tough, sous-vide beef dish) rather than a leader. The "Top Chef" win slips out of her hands.
It's now a Battle of the Baldies.
I'm distracted for part of this episode by the red sore or pimple on Stefan's head. Also, what the heck was he thinking with that goofy ice cream and lollipop last course that doesn't win over many tastebuds? Darn, no molecular gastronomy techniques from his sous Marcel, who looked like a complete moron walking into the New Orleans courtyard wearing oversize aviator sunglasses. (And, whoa! did Stefan really call Marcel a four-letter vulgarity that I'm not going repeat here?? How did that NOT get edited out?)
But who knew that this season's cockiest chef could be such a Mister Softee? It was touching when Stefan comforted and hugged the teary-eyed Carla. I knew I liked Stefan.
So the win goes to....... a very smug Hosea, who very weirdly congratulates himself in the third person. Yeah. Whatever.
Like I said, underwhelming.
I hope next week's reunion special is more interesting.
3 comments:
Yes, he did call Hosea that 4 letter term. The show has been pushing it since last season's "culinary boner."
More telling than Stephan's soft spot was Hosea's complete lack of empathy.
I have a hard time having the whole season come down to one meal. Would rather they had eliminated Carla and then recapped each Baldy's performance for the entire season and chosen from that.
And WHAT was Fabio doing at the tasting table? I do love him, but that seemed a bit odd. If he were not so charming, he would not have been there I suspect. I can't imagine Leah or blond tattoo girl being asked.
I thought that Hosea won more-or-less by default. He certainly was not an exciting choice. Carla made a big mistake with that meat, I think, even though the sauce was said to be good. I had never heard of the sous vide way of cooking meat and from what I read, it is for less-tender cuts, which is not what Carla had. Often used for the first-class airline food. Both of her dishes that were not great tonight were made with Casey's input. That's a shame because I really think Carla is better than Hosea.
I do not think we have seen the last of Carla.......
A few years ago, pre-Katrina, my daughter and I spent a few days in New Orleans (not my favorite city) and we had a delicious lunch at Commander's Palace. The place was a bit shabby/dirty and looks like it still is. This is where we found a giant palmetto bug in the ladies' room after we had eaten. EEEEWWWW!!!
One of the judges last night was Susan Spicer, chef and owner of Bayona restaurant where my daughter and I had a great dinner during that same trip, based on a well-traveled friend's recommendation. That was the night we saw rats after dinner....in several places, but thankfully not in the restaurant.
Hosea....anyway, Carla did the same thing last night that got her in hot water earlier on in the season, she didn't stick to her plan! As soon as she said " I'll give it a try" I knew she was doomed. They were Casey's ideas, but Carla said OK. Stefan had it in the bag, but that tired desert killed it. I think if the desert was better, they would have excused the frozen/soggy fish. Too bad they can't be judged on their entire season's work. Bring on the Top Chef Masters!
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