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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Sunday, December 06, 2009 - 12:40 am
Finally a few opinions similar to mine! I'd like to see Bryan win. There's a quiet confidence about him. He also seems to come up with great dishes w/o making a big fuss about anything. I guess I wouldn't mind either Michael or Kevin taking 2nd. Michael can be snippy & sound a bit arrogant, but I'm impressed with his food. Kevin seems nice enough, but there's just something about him which I'm having trouble describing. For some reason, he gives me the feeling like he's the den leader who is just watching over the kids. I don't mean he always acts that way, but there's been enough times that I haven't been thrilled or drawn to him. I wanted Jen to stay. She did seem like she had less experience, but she always ended up makng something pretty good. I hope Bryan gets to pick her. 
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 1:10 pm
http://tvwatch.people.com/2009/12/09/poll-who-will-win-top-chef/ People are voting 64% that Kevin wins ... go Kevin!!!! 
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 2:54 pm
Go Kevin!!!
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Weinermr
Member
08-18-2001
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 4:36 pm
Kevin all the way! (I hope)
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 5:25 pm
I've decided that I would really like it to be either brother, preferably Brian. I think they are more technically skilled than Kevin. But really, I'd be fine with any of them.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 5:42 pm
I think the brothers use more modern techniques/gadgets, but I don't know that they're technically more skilled. Maybe just more technologically skilled. I'm hoping for a Kevin win, too! Love that man!
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 6:27 pm
I think it's a matter of taste/style for the chefs. Kevin can be techie if he wanted to delve into that style but probably prefers a more traditional method of cooking.
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Rvon
Member
12-11-2003
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 7:24 pm
Is anyone spoiling for us West Coasters??
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Cwcoop
Member
04-19-2008
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 7:59 pm
Oh dear. Some of you may be disappointed.... Michael won. Brian 2nd, Kevin 3rd. sorry to be blunt about it.

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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 8:01 pm
This is the most disappointing Top Chef season ever.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 8:02 pm
This is the most disappointing Top Chef season ever.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 8:04 pm
Oh yuck. Seriously the most disappointing Top Chef season ever. He was one of my least favorites throughout the season. I didn't like his attitude and wasn't all that impressed with his cooking.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 8:20 pm
I think my words were "Da*mmit" - twice. Once when Kevin was out (could he have been more unlucky in his help? - wonder if that messed him up much or if he was just having an off day), and again when they announced the winner. However, I think this was one of the best seasons ever. SOOOOO many talented cooks. Can you imagine Hosea competing against any of these guys? Or Ilan? They'd have gotten their tushies handed to them on a Borcuse D'Or platter! I'm bummed about the winner, but I can't argue that he wasn't talented. Any three of those chefs (shoot - even Jen) deserved a win, and it was a pleasure to watch them every week on my TV.
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Scout
Member
01-20-2005
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 8:28 pm
We were keeping track of which dishes for each round that the judges liked best and - it was Brian 2, Kevin 1, and Michael 1. I wonder what they based the decision on? I agree with Teach in thinking this was a really great season. The caliber of the chefs seemed amazing. I was glad the moms were only there for round one - seemed kind of uncomfortable to have them around to hear the criticisms.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 8:29 pm
Kevin himself said that he had an "off" night and wasn't surprised not to win (remember the "best man" comment?). I think at first he was upset with the help he was handed, but by second day had gotten past that. I was trying to size up from comments who "won" each course, and I thought that Kevin won the first (mother's meal), Michael won the second (ingredients out of a box, Kevin goofed the mushroom on that one), and I THOUGHT Bryan seemed to win the last two (the venison that they raved about--and definitely the dessert), so I am still confused by the result. I wish they would explain to us where Michael won points. Kevin, by the way, underplayed his pork dish a little (they would have preferred a duality of pork), and they weren't really enamored of the bacon bits dessert.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 8:31 pm
Wow, Scout, we were writing at the same time with exactly the same thought: my winning dishes count was the same as yours, so again, where did Michael get the extra points?
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 8:58 pm
I got the impression it was a tie between Brian and Michael for the dessert. M's dessert was overcooked, but they really seemed to love the concept and realize how wonderful it would have been with just that one item changed. Plus, they raved and raved about his use of the "mystery box" ingredients, so I gotta' wonder if they didn't count that challenge as 1 1/2 points since it was the hardest part of the challenge. Finally, I think they felt Brian played it safe, so if you add that to his bland dish and then compare it to Michael's going all out and not being at all "safe," that may have pushed him over the top. (Aside: I cracked up when Toby said the "bland" dish was wonderful - further proof he's from England, where my brother said the food is all bland. Not the spice/variety we're used to in America.) I imagine Chef Tom or Gael will shed some light on the decision when they post their blogs.
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Serobken
Member
05-23-2007
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 9:21 pm
Well, I'm in the minority. I have been a Michael fan since early on and very happy he won. (my mom was a big Kevin fan). I really enjoyed the season and the caliber of chefs and differing personalities. Any of the final four could have won the title. Can't wait for the reunion show next week, where I'm sure Kevin will win fan favorite 
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Nerovh
Member
06-11-2005
| Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 3:58 am
I am disappointed that Mike won just because I don't care for his atitude, but I can't dispute the fact that he is very talented. It was a great, great season and I hope they can continue to lure people with this much talent. I was disappointed that Kevin got the help that he did, but I sure was glad nobody pulled Robin! Kevin got 2 people who seemed to be pretty weak in their basic skills, I wonder if it would have made any difference in his cooking if he had gotten somebody better?
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 4:42 am
I was disappointed Kevin didn't win.
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Alisons
Member
01-10-2003
| Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 4:58 am
Well, I think I may just have to go to the V bros. restaurants and see what I think myself. I was very happy for all three of them and was glad that each seemed to win a "course".
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Scout
Member
01-20-2005
| Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 5:23 am
I got the impression it was a tie between Brian and Michael for the dessert. M's dessert was overcooked, but they really seemed to love the concept and realize how wonderful it would have been with just that one item changed. Teachmichigan - I guess this is where I just don't understand the judging. Because if the concept wasn't executed, then I don't see where it should be given extra consideration points? I know they said that Brian played it safe, but they often thought Kevin did that and they raved about it being simple, but delicious. I am anxious to read the blogs to see why they chose Michael and hopefully all the reasoning behind their decision. I think I might skip the reunion show. I'm afraid it's going to be a beat-up on Robin thing and I think she's had enough. She may be deserving of some of it, but I think she's also an easy target.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 5:49 am
I was disappointed Kevin didn't win also but I loved how gracious he was and that he realized he'd had an off night. I agree this was probably the best season so far with the most talented chefs. Very exciting!
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Panda
Member
07-15-2005
| Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 5:56 am
Can you imagine Hosea competing against any of these guys? Or Ilan? They'd have gotten their tushies handed to them on a Borcuse D'Or platter! LOL Love it and I agree, I thought neither was so wonderful. I fell asleep before the judging-shame on me but I had a gut feeling Michael would win. Too bad he always has a sour puss on his face, even Bryan seemed to warm up when mom showed up! Still like Kevin-I am sorry he didn't win!
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Ginger1218
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08-31-2001
| Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 6:48 am
I fell asleep in the middle, who were the helpers assigned to each?
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