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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 10:37 am
WHAT?? No Masters tonight?? ****sob*** On a brighter note, they're running repeats of 2007 season all afternoon today, and then the last two Masters shows at 8:00 and 9:00. NEIL PATRICK HARRIS will be there next week! Can't wait!
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 12:11 pm
I think they are trying to get us to watch The Fashion Show by putting an episode in at 10PM tonight. I am sure Top Chef Masters has much higher ratings, and they are trying to attract some of its fans. (It's also the traditional Project Runway time slot.) Maybe there are other reasons, but that's my best guess.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 1:48 pm
Thanks! My TV GUIDE only shows listings through 9:00 Central Daylight time. So I am hoping you are meaning 10:00 PM CDT, Beth! I will set my VCR and HOPE!
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 1:52 pm
Wow, I'm bummed! I was really looking forward to it tonight. Wednesday is my only good TV night right now in the summer. SYTYCD...then slide right into Top Chef Masters. p.s. Count me in with those who were glad to see Rick Bayless win last week!
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 2:15 pm
My EST TV schedule shows Top Chef Masters rerun from June 24, 2009 being shown at 9PM EST, then The Fashion Show, new episode with tarot cards, being shown 10PM EST--looks like this new Fashion SHow episode repeats tomorrow night Thursday.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 4:49 pm
Thanks, Beth! So apparently NO new show tonight from TCM - guess maybe because of the holiday weekend?
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 4:52 pm
Dinner Impossible is going to be on tho!! I'm so glad they got him back! He CAN cook!! and for a crowd!
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 7:26 pm
I finally saw the Bayliss show. I have had so many of those meats because of the Mexican places near me, and it seems like Bayliss (and maybe the Latino chef) had a distinct advantage. But there is nothing like menudo when you have a hangover, or a taco de lengua (or de cabeza). I've never eaten heart that I know of, but who knows? The tripleta looked really good, though.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - 9:04 pm
Anyone watch tonight? I loved NPH, but I wish he'd been on MORE! So far, the theory is holding true - the quieter personalities are winning. I so thoroughly enjoy watching how they create food around concepts, and I thought they all were wonderful tonight. My theory on the stars - each judge figures a 1 to 4 order of the food, then assigns the top score and just goes down from there. I was really surprised they gave 2 1/2 to the one chef tonight because their criticism didn't seem that harsh. However, when the top score was 4 1/2, the 2 1/2 made more sense.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - 9:23 pm
Still loving this show! I just wish they would slow it down so I could get a better grasp of the recipes; it moves so quickly. I noticed a couple of chefs tonight said they would love to do it again, although ironically the winner (I'm sorry, her name escapes me) seemed a little daunted by the prospect of competing again (in the finals). Interesting comment about the kitchen being very quiet while they were working: "No one to yell at." Another chef said it was great, leaving with money for charity and new friends. Oh, and the comment that "this show requires an entirely different skill set."
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 4:26 pm
I hated to see John Besh go because I just love everything about him - BUT I was very glad to see a chef win who still works the line all the time. I am really loving this show - and I particularly like the return of Top Chef challenges to see how the "pros" deal with them!!
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 6:28 pm
I love who won this week! However, what I like BEST about this show is that each competitor is respectful of the others. If there was a cavalcade of buses three blocks long, there would not be a single person thrown under them! This is also a GENUINE challenge for these folks. Most of them have groceries delivered, slicing and dicing done for them, etc., BUT they jump right in and do the scut work that is needed in any kitchen. That earns a lot of respect from me -
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Tess
Member
04-13-2001
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 2:25 am
Me, too, Tnt. So far I've been pretty happy each week. Everyone has been quite gracious. The only nit-picky think I can say is that I don't like it when a contestant is positive they are going to win. I'm ok if they think that, but I don't like to be told and certainly not more than once. The part that really cracked me up this week was Gael telling the other judges and Michael that she doesn't like grass in her ice cream but he won her over. I felt absolutely horrible for the chef who had nothing to serve for the quick fire challenge. I'm sure he was horribly embarrassed and Jeff & Co. are a very hard crowd to please!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 10:04 am
I Love the show too - and I'm with you Tnt - I like John Besh, and the respect they have for each other is refreshing - the lack of drama - and a good show!! Go figure!! I think its interesting putting seasoned veterans thru the TV challengers challenges! Now give them a bit more time please!!
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 7:08 am
Reader - I THINK - and when we talk about my remembering ANYTHING at all we are on pretty shaky ground! - that these guys are getting the same amount of time the original contestants had. Like I said, they aren't used to doing their own prep which can be pretty darn time consuming and throw their execution time off.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 9:58 am
I remember one quickfire challenge (maybe first episode) where Kelli specifically told the masters they had 15 minutes less than the original cheftestants (45 minutes instead of 60), but I only remember that one time. Maybe there'll be a marathon near the end, so we can re-watch them all and find out for sure. 
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 12:22 pm
Thanks,Teach! That obviously flew in one ear and out the other here!
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Mummy35332
Member
09-09-2005
| Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 9:38 pm
I felt sorry for the chef that didn't have anything to serve for the quick fire too. He had a respectable amount of stars at the end. He wasn't even last. He only needed ...was it 2 1/2 or 3 stars in the quickfire and he would have won with his other stars. Not a John Besh fan. I didn't care for him in the next Iron Chef competition. I though he was to full of himself.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 8:11 pm
I loved the episode tonight! Can't wait for next week's finale: I have no clue as to who will win, but it's going to be something. Each of the top chef master finalists have already proved they have the "skill set" for this, can cook within the time constraints, and can improvise and be creative. What a terrific final six! PS Chef Art (Oprah's chef) won tonight.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 9:14 pm
What a breath of fresh air - they competed, but what respect they showed for each other with their choices for the mystery boxes. The 'worst' was just not giving the seafood guy any fish. This would never happen on the regular Top Chef, but it was a treat to see tonight.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 3:46 am
I was pleasantly surprised at how much thought they put into making sure the mystery boxes had wonderful ingredients for the challenge. I had to LOL when Roy couldn't find the cheese in the store. I love this show; however, I can't wait until we see Padma and Tom again!
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 6:24 am
Yes, this show demonstrated respect of the highest kind in providing each other with harmonious ingredients, so that the challenge would be on a level playing field for all.
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Knightpatti
Member
12-06-2001
| Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 6:32 am
Grreat show last night!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 7:38 am
I love this show! I love seeing these guys who are big time chefs get together and really enjoy competing with each other. And no egos!!! What a refreshing change!
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 1:41 pm
I entertained myself during my walk at the mall today by imagining what Debbie - of Next Food Network Star - would provide for her opponent's basket. My final selections were: lime jello, fish sauce (she is Korean, you know!), and over-ripe tomatoes.
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