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Nerovh
Member
06-12-2005
| Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 7:19 pm
I don't like Mike I. at all, but I can't believe they sent him home over Robin. Geez, how many times does she have to be in the bottom before they get rid of her? It will be sickening to see her make final 4 or 3 over any of the ones that are left, but I bet she makes it at least one more week. I'm completely over Mike V. now, too. It was the last straw when he was putting down Kevin's winning dish.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 7:33 pm
I think the difference tonight was between the gals who had poor performances and acknowledged that they didn't perform well, and Michael who felt that he HAD done well. In order to grow/learn, it is necessary to see where the problem(s) lies - even if it is with yourself!!!!! Robin would get on my last nerve if I had to be in a kitchen with her! Jennifer needs to pull up her socks and get back in the game. I am TIRED of seeing her drooping around - has she never encountered adversity before? If not, this is IT, so get your a$$ in gear, gal!!
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 8:22 pm
Not only did Mike have a bad attitude, his food did not look good or taste good, yet he tried to claim he only made one mistake and it didn't matter, like he knew and they did not.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 9:18 pm
I got the impression that what Robin made was not too bad as far as the taste of the individual dishes went went, it just did not go together. I do believe it was hers that they mentioned was a little salty. But from the way they talked, Mike's entire meal just did not taste good at all. I suspect that it was this along with his attitude that got him sent home. I have to admit, I was delighted that Mike went home. Robin is one of those chefs that we see every season that do not wow the judges but there is always someone else that messes up more than she did. And they claim, they are not supposed to judge on the body of work, but on that night alone. I don't imagine she will be there much longer. She might outlast Jennifer if Jennifer does not pull herself together.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 3:28 am
oh my...the dinner table talk. little prick, big in your mouth.... LOL
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 6:46 am
I was surprised that aired that as well. I was delighted to see Robin outlast Mike I. My next hope is that she outlasts Eli. Then I she can go!! Jennifer better buck up, and soon!!! F-4 should be the brothers, Kevin and Jen.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 6:49 am
order of eliminations I would like to see: Eli Robin Michael Jen/Bryan or Bry/Jen (assuming Jen bucks up. If not, she might as well go before Eli.) Kevin
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Panda
Member
07-15-2005
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 6:50 am
Yay for the Kevin win! I think out of all the dishes, his and Eli's seemed to appeal to me the most. (and I am not a fan of Eli) I knew Mike V. was PO'd when Kevin won and too bad he put him down. I believe Kevin won because his dish felt like it had everything satisfying -tasty & filling vegetarian dinner. Some of the other dinners did look like side dishes! Jen looks like such a sad sack - I agree, buck up!
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Peeper
Member
06-14-2004
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 7:58 am
I can not believe that Mike went home before Robin, although it did sound like his dish had a lot of problems. I noticed that during the dinner people did not seem to finish his dish and stopped eating after a couple of bites..so it must have been bad. During the show the judges talked about how Jen's dish was such a small serving but to me it looked like Bryan's dish was even skimpier and he even left something off his dish but he was not called out on his dish. At this point I don't see how Kevin could lose. He seems to be dominating like no other chef has done on any season (even though he seems to be competing against other very talented chefs).
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Marameko
Member
07-15-2002
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 8:00 am
I came on this site to sneak a peek at the evicted person and I must say I am so pleased. I am only 1/2 way through last night's show < which I always tape as I go bed at 10 PM > and as I watched this AM I was reminded why I did not like Mike I. It is for a sweet victory that he went before Robin as I do not like how they treat her.Now if she goes next I will be fine with her eviction........
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 8:14 am
I was thinking they may have chosen Mike because he is not final 4 material - esp since this dish was THAT bad!! and I dont think Robin will make it to final 4 at all!! I would like Jennifer to do better - but she is imploding!! The one interesting comment that stuck out to me (even tho I thought it was a "sour grape" comment at the time!! Because it was! lol) that they had 2 hours to complete this dish... so even tho Kevin's dish was the best - it probably didnt take the full 2 hours - but I always go back to that "on the fly" mentality - that "mind game" Jennifer didnt fight for ingredients - so what if Robin and others take Mushrooms, you have a plan, take the mushrooms and go!! Didnt they do this same challenge for a party? those veggie dishes were more inspired - and seemed to have more depth... and it sure seemed an obvious time to pull the Veggie Challenge at the Steakhouse! I hate double elimination shows!! lol
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 8:15 am
LOL Marameko! I haven't seen the show yet, but I was thinking the same thing... I'm glad Mike left, and I'm glad he left before Robin! I've never liked Mike's attitude anyways (sexist much?), so the fact he left before Robin is a cool thing!
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Nerovh
Member
06-12-2005
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 8:35 am
I am glad Mike's gone, I just don't want Robin squeaking through to the finals like Lisa did the season that Stephanie won.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 9:23 am
I've said since Day One, this is Kevin's competition to lose. And I agree with you Peeps that I don't ever recall a cheftestant totally dominating the entire competition like Kevin.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 9:34 am
I am not sure that Jenn recovered from her illness. Top Chef is filmed at lightning speed and they don't get a day off, so she has had no time to recover from the one day of being sick. It seems a shame that she is running at such a muddled state, exhaustion must be sapping her mind and sense of fight.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 12:59 pm
I've been in the Kevin camp from the start. I'm dazzled by him and people rarely dazzle me. This certainly is his to lose. Really Mikey V, you're that bad of a sport????? Shame on you. I hope he learns some self realization after watching himself on this show. He's such a fine cook and has an abundant amount of talent but his personality is so off putting. Robin hasn't bothered me like she does others. She's never had the worst dish and she won at least one of the challenges. I trust the judges choices since they actually are the ones who taste the food presented. JenJenJen. I'm hoping that she is still recouping from being sick.....good point, Sadiesmom. And that she'll be much better and creative and confident next week.
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Kellsma
Member
08-27-2002
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:13 pm
Nerovh I totally agree with you. Robin reminds me of Lisa. Supposedly each challenge is judges on its own and each week, they start with a clean slate and that is why Lisa got so far. But, after saying that, I am glad Mike went home also. He was a bit arrogant. I also don't like Mike V and his attitude. If he felt he could have made Kevin's dish so easily then maybe he should of. I was shocked at how small some of those entrees were. Kevins was the only one that had substance and seemed like a real meal. On the show Chopped, the judges bring up portion size so many times. They will say if it does not feel like the size of an appetizer or entree etc... Kevin for the win. He cooks awesome food and is pretty humble as well and I love that he looks just like the guy from Rudolph 
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:35 pm
I think Jen's recent faltering will be part of her redemption narrative. Don't they have those every season? She and Kevin are the only ones I find that interesting, although the one brother seems to make some great food, too. Is next week a very special episode, like without this season's chefs? It looked like it was just going to be former cheftestants having dinner, including that woman from last season with the glasses and bugged out eyes I didn't like.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 4:10 pm
Yes, looks like a special next week. From Fabio's Facebook message board: "Watch me next wednesday on Bravo hosting the TOP CHEF reunion special....."
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 4:26 pm
Did I miss something? Why did the chefs create dishes with only vegetables. Michael V was the only one who had something else (banana polenta... eesh). There was no protein. No beans, no grains, no cheese.
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Marameko
Member
07-15-2002
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 4:28 pm
Costa..............great minds ! I finally watched the rest of the show after work.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 4:30 pm
Natalie Portman was the guest judge. She is a vegetarian.
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Kellsma
Member
08-27-2002
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 4:54 pm
They did mention some had proteins and some did not, like the Mike that got booted. There were no beans except Robin's few garbanzo beans. What would have been a protein in some of these?the mushrooms? The eggplant? They seemed to only complain about Mike's not having any protein. He tought he could make the leeks look like scallops and they could envision that at the protein.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 4:58 pm
No, I know she's a vegetarian. I mentioned it up thread after seeing the previews from last week's show. I meant... Why did they use ONLY vegetables. Vegetarians eat things BESIDES just vegetables. Like, oh, yeah, PROTEIN! Three garbanzo beans? Robin, shame on you. And a teensy bit of lentil puree at the bottom of the eggplant? Eli, really. NO ONE really used proteins in a good way. FWIW, one of the absolute best dinners I had was in a steakhouse. In Utah. In the middle of ranch country. The chef created something special for me, after asking if there were any sides that appealed. I got a HUGE brochette of vegetables. Big mushrooms, onions, peppers, tomatoes. Grilled on a skewer and longer than the size of my (steak) platter. Then he finished the dish with my two favorite sides: garlic Parmesan mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. It was absolutely delicious and every single meat eater at the table was saying they were envious. Heck, I couldn't even finish, and so they all got to eat a bit of MY dinner. I would've done something similar if I'd been doing that challenge. Or I'd have done a spicy lentil dish with all sorts of chopped veggies in it. Even a delicious bhaji would've been better than some of the stuff these chefs served up. Michael so totally deserved to go. His attitude, even at judges' table, was very arrogant. His leeks did look horrible -- overcooked and soggy on the outside. And if the rest of his plate wasn't good, then he really does think he's better than he is. Bleah. Good riddance. And the other Michael? Oh he could've made Kevin's dish, huh? Well, seems to me yours wasn't a favorite, so why DIDN'T you do something like Kevin's? Kevin's dish had substance, it was a main dish. Not some side dish.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 5:03 pm
Kellsma, lentils are protein. As are the garbanzos, if there had been more of them. There is also protein in polenta, but I don't think the portion served would've even been 2 gr of protein. Eggplant doesn't have much in the way of protein (barely a gram). Morels have a couple of grams, but portobellos can have a bit more. Most vegetables aren't considered a source of protein but are, instead, considered a source of other nutrients.
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