SFist: Top Chef: Miscounting Calories; Discounting Viewers

sfist jer

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:56:17 -0800

Suze -- I would love to see contestants of this quality (at least most of them) on Hell's Kitchen instead of the nimrods they usually have. I think HK picks the worst of the worst, figuring it'll be better TV. Basically, HK's contestants are 75% "Micheals". KT -- I did dig Ms. (mrs?) CHEF Goin; I don't think the decision was her fault. Would love to try one of her places. To tell the truth, guys, I'm a fan of Chef Tom . . . just not happy with the decision that was made this time around, nor his posturing in episode one. Tonight should be good! I've prepared a mint-infused vodka and a cheeto-snicker lollipop to enjoy with it

KT

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 19:04:31 -0800

*le sigh* I agree that was really unsatisfying. I think they should have taken a stand one way or another either by saying "Ignorance of the law is no defense" and ousting Betty, or saying "We didn't make the rules clear enough, so the losing team still loses, bye bye whoever." Still. Because of Suzanne Goin, the episode balances out for me, because she is my favoritest chef. If you have ever tasted anything that comes out of her wood-fired ovens you would be too. I wish they could replace Tom with Alton Brown. Too bad he has assigned his soul to the Food Network.

suzeqzee

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:28:46 -0800

I daresay that if Michael from Stockton had made the sugar mistake instead of Tom C's pet chef Betty he would have gotten the old heave-ho. The fact that Betty got a pass (and hey, I like her a lot too - I dig any chick who lets loose on some snarky little punk who is talking about of his ass) proves that they are having EXACTLY the same problem as last year. Tom (and even Gail) pick and play favorites - and then try to justify their actions in their blogs (they did last year at least - I got sick of Tom's back-peddling about the vile Tiffani - who, may I say, reinforced every negative stereotype about bisexual women - and stopped reading them). They needs new judges - how about a chef with a sucessful restaurant (not one that is on its way out) and someone from a magazine that we've actually heard of (like maybe Christopher Kimball from "Test Kitchen" and "Cooks Illustrated"???? just throwing out a name)? Also, they need a Tim Gunn in the Kitchen - have I mentioned how much I despise Tom C? Anyway, I'll tune in tonight, Jeremy - but if they don't shape up soon I'm gonna have to stop watching. Hell's Kitchen is MUCH more entertaining and Gordon Ramsay acts more like a real Chef than Tom Collicchio bitching about the participants behind their backs like a 7th grade girl.