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Archive through October 11, 2007

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Meggieprice
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07-09-2001

Thursday, October 04, 2007 - 11:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meggieprice a private message Print Post    
I do love spoilers but not this one. Just did not like him- not sure I will watch the finale.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Thursday, October 04, 2007 - 11:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
honesly I was never crazy about Hung but I thought he acted the part in the last challenge, he did what he had to do and we saw a little more than the cold machine. I loved Dale but looking at the whole season, of the three in the final three, I have to admit Hung had the skills and pulled it out. Casey just choked at the end.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Thursday, October 04, 2007 - 11:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
In the end, Hung just seemed more professional than the others. I can live with him winning.

Last night when they showed who the audience voted should be top chef, Casey was leading more than 60% to less than 20% each for the others.

Of course that might not translate to fan favorite. It might have just indicated who the fans thought has done the best lately, and that has clearly been Casey. When did the actual voting for fan favorite start? I never did see that.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Thursday, October 04, 2007 - 4:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
Well, I wish Dale had won over Hung. I have a problem with people who act arrogant. I had to laugh when I saw his "foam buddy" Marcel from last season, jump up to congratulate him. :-)

Beth4freedom
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10-24-2003

Thursday, October 04, 2007 - 6:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beth4freedom a private message Print Post    
Allietex said: "Last night when they showed who the audience voted should be top chef, Casey was leading more than 60% to less than 20% each for the others."
Hmm, I must have seen the tally at a different time during the show, because when I saw the tally, it was Dale WAY ahead (don't remember exact percentage), Casey in healthy second position, and Hung way behind in 3rd.

Wonder which tally result aired first? Did they show the final tally?

Trueheart
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09-12-2006

Thursday, October 04, 2007 - 8:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Trueheart a private message Print Post    
I just continually get frustrated because season 1 of any show is always the best.

It just seems as though I have a harder time connecting with the cast. Season 2 was ok...season 3 even worse. I just find a hard time really rallying behind someone.

I guess I just wonder what the difference is. Did season 1 truly have a more mature believable cast? Sigh.......I just watch the show and feel a nostalgia.....for what I do not quite know..

Beth4freedom
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10-24-2003

Friday, October 05, 2007 - 12:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beth4freedom a private message Print Post    
Hmm, I thought Season One was terrific, with a standout winner in Harold.

I thought Season Two was a mess, and I could have cared less who won by the end....I thought the remaining ones should all lose.

I thought Season Three did MUCH better, and I really cared again. Didn't I read somewhere that they enlisted chefs who had been recommended to them? The big difference for me in Season 3 vs. Season 1 was that many of the "players" seemed equal, there wasn't a standout like Harold.

Marameko
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07-15-2002

Friday, October 05, 2007 - 5:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marameko a private message Print Post    
I am certain the final tally showed Casey way ahead of Dale, with Hung also a distant third. I had to rewind the DVD player just to see the final judges table and the winner announced and it was then that the tally was shown.

Llwynn
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07-19-2003

Friday, October 05, 2007 - 7:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Llwynn a private message Print Post    
I am pretty certain I saw Casey in the lead with 58%.

Beth4freedom
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10-24-2003

Friday, October 05, 2007 - 9:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beth4freedom a private message Print Post    
So I probably missed the final tally. The tally I saw was earlier, I'm pretty sure.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Saturday, October 06, 2007 - 6:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
I settled in last night to watch what I thought was a tape of Survivor from the night before. Lo and behold, it was the Top Chef episode which I thought I had missed taping!

Chef Collichio definitely preferred Hung's dishes. I think his opinion prevailed because he is a MAJOR name in food and cooking all around the world. The others were certainly knowledgable about food but had nothing like his depth of experience -

Weinermr
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08-18-2001

Saturday, October 06, 2007 - 7:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Weinermr a private message Print Post    
I'm surprised that they chose Hung instead of Dale. I have no doubt that Hung is a top notch chef, but I don't think he exhibited the qualities of a "Top Chef". They were very clear to define what a Top Chef should be, and Hung falls short in many categories. I don't see Hung leading a team well, or being a very effective mentor. I wish him luck, but to me he's not what a Top Chef should be.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Saturday, October 06, 2007 - 8:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
If you read the blogs (which are up now), they went into discussions w/Dale and Hung tied at 2 courses each. According to Tom, Hung's "non-winner" was still good, while Dale's gnochi was inedible. Hung's consistency won it for him.

I agree Season 2 was a mess, but I loved this season. They all came and COOKED! There were minor personality conflicts (ala Stephen in Season 1), but it didn't interfere w/their goal -- getting the best food out on the table. I still think this is THE best reality show because wannabe's need not apply. :-)

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Saturday, October 06, 2007 - 9:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Oh yes -- and Tom talked about how Hung actually told Rocco what to do -- he admired him, but he also acted like a "top" chef. The other two seemed more star struck, and Tom mentioned that the only two who really "clicked" like an ex. and sous chef were Hung and Rocco. Tom did say Dale's scallop was THE best dish of the entire night, so I'm not convinced he preferred Hung's food overall.

Boberg
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10-04-2002

Saturday, October 06, 2007 - 5:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Boberg a private message Print Post    
Tom did say he would eat any of Hung's dishes again but definetely would not eat Dale's lobster dish ever again. He seemed pretty definite and it truly seemed to be the consistency that won it for Hung.

Hey, I'd try any of their dishes!

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Saturday, October 06, 2007 - 7:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
Well, I'm kind of excited. My DD's boyfriend is leaving for NYC on Monday to attend The Institute of Culinary Education. Imagine my surprise when I just looked at the web site and it showed that 3 alumni from there participated in this past season! Two of the constestants, Joey and Sarah and one of the judges, Gail Simmons are all alumni! Maybe in a season or two, I'll get to see Ben on there. :-)

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Monday, October 08, 2007 - 6:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
Good luck to him, Watching! I see a future of fantastic meals for your family!

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 2:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
Thanks! I sure hope so!!! :-)

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 4:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Bumping... reminder that tonight is the reunion show.


Justavice
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11-22-2005

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 7:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Justavice a private message Print Post    
Reunion show is almost over on the east coast. So much fun! I apologize for not being able to spoil, I just now got a chance to sign on. Don't miss it if it hasn't aired in your time zone. (Although... with Bravo, it will likely air at least 28 times in the next three days...) And for those who watch, I loved Dale's response to the viewer's question toward the end of the show. You'll know it when you see it.

Beth4freedom
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10-24-2003

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 8:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beth4freedom a private message Print Post    
Hmm, wish I could remember Dale's response to viewers question. I watched the whole thing, but there was so much content.
I still say that this season was my favorite for one reason: the supportive nature of the cast and the lack of anonomosity. Impressive the way Howie teared up at kind things said about him tonight, and the way he said he wished he had done some things differently. And Hung's advice to upcoming contestants: to listen to judges' feedback better than he did initially.
Fan favorite was Casey, a bit of surprise for me, but nice. Chef Tom had some interesting things about her style of cooking which didn't work as well for the finale.
Generally, compliments and good feelings all round, and I liked it.

Tess
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04-13-2001

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 11:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tess a private message Print Post    
We liked it too, Beth. Loved the montages. Loved the general good humor amongst all the chefs including the judges. The show was well hosted and had a good balance of fun things we never saw, hysterically funny moments and sweet moments sprinkled with good advice and hugs all around. I loved this season.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 12:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
I watched too, but feel like I need to watch it again since I CRS right now. LOL

Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 4:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Prisonerno6 a private message Print Post    
"Beauty is just a light switch away."

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 4:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Another thing I noticed last night, Padma seems much more comfortable this year. Last season, I was kinda like "who is she and why is she a judge?" This year, she was very comfortable in her own skin and seemed like she really belonged on the show.

I was also a little surprised to find out that the judging can take between 4-6 hours. Maybe next season, they can give them a stew room with air conditioning and comfortable chairs - Bravo's got the money.