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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 1:47 pm
I said weeks ago that they would keep the brothers to the end. And I'm so sorry to be correct..
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 3:21 pm
I was totally rushing at the Sr. Citizen Center to get my Amazon book order of Christmas gifts finished by closing time and forgot to check for rerun times for this show. My branch library is closed on Friday - budget cuts, of course, so any help would be appreciated. I don't have a VCR at the moment so I only need viewing times when I might see it "live!" TIA, TVCHer's!
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Donnagg
Member
08-11-2007
| Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 4:02 pm
I guess I am the only one that wants Brian to win. I haven't noticed him being snarky. I like his quiet demeanor. I think both he and Kevin let their food do their talking for them. He and Kevin seem to cook in their comfort zones and almost always put out great food. If I'm not mistaken neither have been in the bottom three. Either deserve the win.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 4:11 pm
First - I've worked at three restaurants - and that kitchen language is exactly how it is in real life. Second - read Chef Tom's blog. Michael's egg was NOT undercooked; he just didn't take it out of the shell cleanly. Third - read Gail's blog. She said it was no question Jen had the worst dishes BUT it's also clear that Jen would have kicked butt on any of the previous seasons. She even goes so far as to say that she is The Strongest Female chef they've ever had and one of the strongest chefs of both men and women ever. Unfortunately, both her dishes had seasoning/taste issues when compared to the other dishes. Next - read Jamie's blog - her first or second one. She picked these 4 as the finalists (barring any horrible "freak" bad night) a LONG time ago - based on their food, not their relations. Finally - I don't think they've kept the brothers because it's good tv (I can think of at least 2 other times where "couples" or other people went in who would have made "good tv" and didn't get close). These guys are AWESOME cooks! Hosea couldn't have kept pace AT ALL!
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Donnagg
Member
08-11-2007
| Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 4:25 pm
Teach, I agree I don't think they kept the brothers for 'good TV' either. They are excellent chefs.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 4:58 pm
As far as the food/talent goes it might just be a toss up. I haven't tasted any of it ;(. I can only rely on what the judges say. For me, as a viewer it's about more than just the food- Since I can't taste the food it comes down to personality. Kevin has been my favorite chef all season because of his demeanor. Michael V has been my least favorite on demeanor. I liked Jen a lot too. Bryan has a lot of his brother in him, both are too intense for me to care about-intense in a bad way- intense like an obnoxious 7 year old. The poster above who said she'd be as disappointed if Michael V wins like she was when Hatch won Survivor, ITA ;)
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 5:29 pm
I don't have tasteovision and probably I wouldn't be a good judge of some of the dishes since they wouldn't be something I'd even eat, much less judge, but I'd have been happy to have the brothers away from the show long ago.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 5:35 pm
This season hasn't cussed near as much as the one two years ago, i think it was. Even Tom commented to them about their language in the reunion show.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 6:47 pm
Me, too, Sea. Both brothers could've gone weeks ago and I'd have been happy.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 6:55 pm
Brian would be okay for me, too, even though Kevin is my favorite. Like Donnagg, I think he's shown a quiet, if intense, demeanor and has never been a poor sport. From what they've shown and from what the other chefs have said, the only snipping or griping he's done has been with his brother. The fact that he hasn't clocked Mike shows a lot of restraint, IMHO! LOL Kevin for the win, Brian second (but not horrid disappointment if he wins)and big fat pouts if Mike pulls it out.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 7:37 pm
I like Bryan. That was sealed for me when he was talking about missing his child. He has a real soft spot that his brother doesn't have. I wouldn't mind if he or Kevin won.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 8:19 pm
Titanfan, on the bravo website it says TIME (E/P)soi think that means eastern and it shows Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 6pm and nothing on Sunday or Monday. Hope that helps
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Trueheart
Member
09-12-2006
| Friday, December 04, 2009 - 12:23 am
I guess I am the only one that wants Brian to win. No way! I totally want Bryan to win also. He has been my favorite since the beginning. Oddly enough it irks me that his brother is still here. I have this thing where, I really want Bryan to succeed because he clearly has always had a heart for cooking (like it's always what he wanted to do) it annoyed me when, on the first epi, we learned that his brother Michael never really had a desire to be a chef he just didn't know what else he wanted to do so he just went into it like his brother. Knowing that Bryan has always had a true passion for it, well that has always tugged at my heart and made me want him to succeed above his brother. I find Michael to be too brash and headstrong, I appreciate Bryan's quieter demeanor. He reminds me of Harold A LOT and I loved Harold from S1. I don't think I have ever felt we have had a strong F3 as this season. Even Jen was strong. I would understand if any of the three win Bryan, Michael or Kevin because they are all extremely talented and they clearly know how to make good food. They have all been very consistent in making good dishes challenge after challenge. But as for what I really want? Bryan FTW!!!
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Friday, December 04, 2009 - 3:02 am
I bet whoever gets to pick first for the sous chefs, they will automatically pick Jen. Gotta hope that Kevin or Brian gets to pick first. At least we get to see her again.
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Trueheart
Member
09-12-2006
| Friday, December 04, 2009 - 3:33 am
Ha they will totally pick Jen, I think she tends to get insecure and let's her nerves get the best of her. But that woman knows her way around a kitchen and I think just the fact that she is working to carry out someone else's dish will eliminate her nerves and she will be on her A game. Whoever get's her sure will be lucky. I hope they allow Bryan to choose first because he won this past elimination challenge and there was no clear prize for it besides moving on to the finals. But yeah, I certainly hope it's not Michael. He's the one who I want to win the least, I respect his boldness and it's not like he hasn't put out good food, I just don't like the guy so I def. don't want him getting advantages.
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Marameko
Member
07-15-2002
| Friday, December 04, 2009 - 4:42 am
Sometimes I can't keep the brothers straight......I could live with Bryan, but I also like Kevin. I finally decided that B is the better looking of the two and M is kinda mean looking.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Friday, December 04, 2009 - 5:48 am
Thanks, Dipo! I appreciate the info -
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Friday, December 04, 2009 - 10:22 am
I like Kevin. I like a well padded chef. It's like going to a hairdresser....they have to have good looking hair. A chef should look like he eats!!
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Friday, December 04, 2009 - 10:39 am
Exaaaaaactly Granny!!!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, December 04, 2009 - 12:31 pm
i know i don't like one of the brothers...i just can never remember which one! i confuse them. LOL
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Friday, December 04, 2009 - 12:35 pm
I got so mad when they eliminated Jen, that I turned the TV off as soon as they said, "Jen, please pack your knives and go." Now that I am over that, I have to say that any of the remaining three are deserving of the win. I'd like it to be Kevin or Brian, but if it is Michael, I'd be okay with that, too. He's brilliant.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Friday, December 04, 2009 - 4:42 pm
I knew from the beginning that they were going to have a duel of the brothers at the end. I dislike Michael totally, like Kevin but I think Kevin is a lightweight. I would like Brian to win because I think he is talented and is nice but if Michael wins then it will be the first time I have actively disagreed with a winner of Top Chef ( and that includes the foam king)
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Friday, December 04, 2009 - 6:33 pm
Hermione - I did the same thing!! and I do like Kevin - but compared to Brian - I think he is able to "play it safe" and like was said earlier - he would be outstanding in one of the earlier seasons, but now? I think Mike is probably a better chef IF he has all the time and money he needs... he comes across condescinding as all get out...
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Gemma120in2002
Member
07-05-2003
| Saturday, December 05, 2009 - 1:20 pm
I think that both Voltaggio brothers are deserving of being there. I think Bryan is the better Chef, and Michael is the better cook. I would work for Bryan, I would quickly find another position and leave Michael's employment. Michael is too petty, whiny and immature. He's arrogant, and he uses demeaning methods to manage, and that speaks to his juvenile need to instigate problems. He's even admitted to being an instigator. He's also grown to depend on his brother standing up for him and defending him even when he treats his brother like garbage. The only time I saw any negativity from Bryan towards another chef was when Kevin was asking about Michael's dish when Michael was on the losing group at Judges table. He shut down Kevin's questions fast by stating that they hadn't tasted anything so they were in no position to judge. Given the choice of the three chefs to work for? Kevin, without hesitation. I would be happy if either Kevin or Bryan won.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Saturday, December 05, 2009 - 7:38 pm
I got to see all but the last few minutes of the episode rerun - thanks again, Dipo! - and it sounded like the judges really had a difficult choice to make!
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