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Stacey718995
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07-06-2007

Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 10:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stacey718995 a private message Print Post    
I saw this last night too! I fell asleep though, I have it taped tonight though

Myjohnhenry
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01-02-2002

Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 11:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Myjohnhenry a private message Print Post    
I saw it last night too (what a nice surprise for a Bravo sneak peek)! AND they had commercials for Top Chef Chicago 2008.
This holiday show repeats a lot....like every other Bravo show.

Beth4freedom
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10-24-2003

Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 12:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beth4freedom a private message Print Post    
It hadn't registered until Myjohnhenry just mentioned it, but the Christmas show takes place in CHICAGO--so that's part of their promo for Top Chef 2008. That culinary place that was used for the main cookoff will probably be featured again in the upcoming series.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 8:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
I really thought Tre deserved to win because he actually MADE his dish. Tiffany used puff pastry baked off by one of her helpers - for one of THEIR proposed dishes - and the braised veal from the proposed dish of another helper. However, I didn't taste the dishes, and that may have made the difference!

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Friday, December 07, 2007 - 12:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
I also watched the preview, but must have missed the first half-hour. I missed it at the regular time, but I know I'll be able to catch it when it reruns. What surprised me the most was seeing the top people from their seasons voted off earliest! I realized how much I missed this show!!

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Friday, December 07, 2007 - 8:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
I loved the show. I was pulling for TJ. I have always just liked something about him. After he went out, I wanted Tre to win. But as Tnt said, I did not get to taste the food. And to me the taste is always the most important.

As for as them using something someone else had made, that was part of the rules, so I think that was OK. The challenge was to take what you had on hand and create a great dish. If they had wanted them to create it from scratch, they would have said so.

Boberg
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10-04-2002

Saturday, December 08, 2007 - 10:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Boberg a private message Print Post    
So true Allietex, both used things others had made. Tre used Josie's? bavarian cream in his dessert and Tif used Stephen's meat I believe.

I agree tho, I think it was very close and was an opportunity to have a female win. Was very glad to see Tiff come back and enjoy herself with her new attitude. $20,000 is a good chunk for a chef, should go a long way in helping her with her new resturant.

Enjoyed the show, wish they would do more.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Saturday, December 08, 2007 - 11:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Actually, Tre didn't exactly make everything. The white chocolate mascarpone was left over from Betty's third course that wasn't served. Tre "made" the crepes, and "assembled" the rest, using the raspberries from Betty. He even said that Betty's mise en place was perfect for him to use for his dessert. Tre's helpers were Betty, Marcel, and CJ.

Tiffani baked off the puff pastry, and she sliced up the veal from the second course that Stephen didn't get to serve. Tiffani's helpers were Josie, Stephen, and Sandee.

So both of the final 2 were told to use anything they could find, and that included ingredients and finished items from the other contestants who were unable to present their second or third courses. They only had a half hour, and they had no new ingredients so they HAD to use what wasn't served or used during the prep for the other dishes.

This was actually a great show! I thoroughly enjoyed watching the chefs. And it seemed that they all were very happy to be back competing for $20K. I didn't even see much in the way of ego in Stephen or Marcel! And nary a foam in sight!

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Saturday, December 08, 2007 - 2:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
OMG Costa, that is where Marcel went wrong, NO FOAM!

I was kind of annoyed that Tre was so highly rewarded for three high protein dishes. Seriously, if you were only serving three courses would it be protein, protein, protein? I don't think so!

I was pulling for a Tiffany/CJ final 2.

Stephen is my all-time favorite but clearly was not on his game for this show.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Saturday, December 08, 2007 - 3:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Remember Tre had mac'n cheese and green beans, though, w/his lamb, and his scallop was probably considered a pretty "light" protein. Of all of them, I'd want Tre or Tif to cook for me...their dishes looked superb!

Foolscap
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09-04-2004

Saturday, December 08, 2007 - 4:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Foolscap a private message Print Post    
Allisons, Stephen is my all time favorite contestant also. While watching the first season I was initially horrified by him, then totally fascinated, amused and entertained. Then I actually found him endearing. Now he's just my favorite and I always look forward to his return on these all-star type challenges.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Sunday, December 09, 2007 - 12:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
LOL FOAM - Sadly, that's the first thing I think of when I see Marcel!! My DD's BF is in culinary school right now and I was trying to explain to her what they were talking about with some of the things the judges said regarding him. Finally, I just said FOAM! LOL

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Sunday, December 09, 2007 - 6:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
I also Stephen. He is definitely my all-time favorite out of three seasons!!!


Alisons
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01-10-2003

Sunday, December 09, 2007 - 7:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
Teach, I agree that I would want Tre to cook for me because he does a lot of the down-home dishes that are more accessible to people like me, and yet he does manage to put a twist on them that makes them not just your grandmother's cooking.

However I would probably end up in kidney failure from all the protein!

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Sunday, December 09, 2007 - 7:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
For fellow Stephen fans - he has a website at:

http://www.stephenasprinio.com

I was really surprised at his background - father was a physicist and Stephen was already taking cooking classes by age 5.

Gemma120in2002
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07-05-2003

Sunday, December 09, 2007 - 7:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gemma120in2002 a private message Print Post    
I love Stephen too. He's really come a long way as a person. I think Marcel has too.

I was also happy with Betty's statement about Marcel. I don't think she will ever admit she was way over the top, but at least she has stopped her hatred of him.

Kappy
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06-29-2002

Sunday, December 16, 2007 - 11:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kappy a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the link, Alisons.

Ooohhhh, Stephen! The opening photos, past, present and future were a great take on exactly what he is like. The guy just cracks me up now! And the dishes he comes up with ~ if he can make them work, I can't wait to see how his restaurant does.

Riviere
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09-09-2000

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - 4:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Riviere a private message Print Post    
If only Padma could lose her cold staring eyes and look more human instead of a mannequin as she smiles but shuts her face down in a click...

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, March 14, 2008 - 3:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I've closed this thread so I can move pertinent posts to the new thread for season 4.. HERE

I'll reopen, but discussion of the current season should go to the new thread where Jimmer promises a new banner and all the trimmings!