Can we just take a second to discuss the Top Chef finale?
Let me just back up a moment to say that this is my favorite show on television; I have been a devotee since the very beginning, when Harold Dieterle won way back in 2005, way before the world was introduced to the semi-delights of one Padma Lakshmi.
I have suffered through the Hoseas ,the Kevins, and still...I love this show. And not just because Tom Colicchio has the most amazing blue eyes since Ian Somerhalder.
But this year, the finale, I don't know...
First off, I am thrilled that there is finally another female Top Chef; it has been a long time coming since Stephanie Izard won back in 2008. And Kristen totally deserved the win...but I disagree with the voting process this year.
Even though it did include my latest celebrity chef crush, Hugh Acheson, as one of the judges.
This year it was based on a round by round comparison; there was no debate at the end of the 5 course meal, there was a death by elimination factor wherein the judges decided there on the spot which dish was better. And whoever had the best three out of five was automatically deemed the next Top Chef.
So Kristen won after round four. And Brooke never even got a chance to present her final dish. So, what, Top Chef is suddenly a death match?
This is where my mother and I disagree; she approved of the new format, stating, fairly, that normally during the debate portion of the program, certain judges can thereby exert their opinion on other, weaker-willed, easily persuaded judges, and proclaim the winner of their choice.
Fair enough. But I always enjoy the debate. But I guess the bottom line is this: Tom Colicchio always gets his way. And he's always right.
And it's near time for Top Chef Masters. The scary part: Kathie Lee Gifford is signed up to be a guest judge. *sigh*
Here's hoping this show doesn't jump the shark.
My Mood Ring(tone) Of the Day:
Let me just back up a moment to say that this is my favorite show on television; I have been a devotee since the very beginning, when Harold Dieterle won way back in 2005, way before the world was introduced to the semi-delights of one Padma Lakshmi.
I have suffered through the Hoseas ,the Kevins, and still...I love this show. And not just because Tom Colicchio has the most amazing blue eyes since Ian Somerhalder.
But this year, the finale, I don't know...
First off, I am thrilled that there is finally another female Top Chef; it has been a long time coming since Stephanie Izard won back in 2008. And Kristen totally deserved the win...but I disagree with the voting process this year.
Even though it did include my latest celebrity chef crush, Hugh Acheson, as one of the judges.
This year it was based on a round by round comparison; there was no debate at the end of the 5 course meal, there was a death by elimination factor wherein the judges decided there on the spot which dish was better. And whoever had the best three out of five was automatically deemed the next Top Chef.
So Kristen won after round four. And Brooke never even got a chance to present her final dish. So, what, Top Chef is suddenly a death match?
This is where my mother and I disagree; she approved of the new format, stating, fairly, that normally during the debate portion of the program, certain judges can thereby exert their opinion on other, weaker-willed, easily persuaded judges, and proclaim the winner of their choice.
Fair enough. But I always enjoy the debate. But I guess the bottom line is this: Tom Colicchio always gets his way. And he's always right.
And it's near time for Top Chef Masters. The scary part: Kathie Lee Gifford is signed up to be a guest judge. *sigh*
Here's hoping this show doesn't jump the shark.
My Mood Ring(tone) Of the Day:
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