Your Turn To Vote

The quick fire challenge this week was to create a TV dinner based on a popular TV show.

We have all had them... come on we know you have. Go ahead and raise your hand, no one you work with will see you here. The seven chefs created some fun and good looking TV dinners. That leads to this weeks question, " Which TV dinner would you like tonight?"

Which TV dinner would you like tonight?"
	Chef Bryan
	Chef Eli
	Chef Jennifer
	Chef Kevin
	Chef Michael V
	Chef Mike
	Chef Robin
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Top Chef Season 6 - Week 10 Results

And then there were seven. Throw them into Chef Tom's "Craft Steak" retaurant at the MGM, do not let them use meat, and let the drama begin.

Congratulations to Chef Kevin for the elimination win. Kevin, you are rolling buddy.

Ah Chef Mike...

even Gail called you on your arrogance. We do wish you the best!

Chef Tom has some interesting thoughts about this weeks episode. Click HERE to read his blog.

So what did you think of this weeks show?

Learn why Natalie Portman is a vegetarian and a vegan activist. Chick HERE to read Jonathan Safran Foer's Eating Animals Turned Me Vegan

Top Chef 7 Casting Call Miami

From Jose D. Duran, Web Editor

Here are some pictures from the Miami Casting Call. Click HERE to view and read.

Thanks Jose!!!

Wish To Chat Live With The Chefs?

You think our Chat room is fun!!! Here is an invite for tomorrow night.

Hi there!

I just started working with Fancast, and wanted to pass along some info I thought you and your fellow Top Chef fans might be interested in...we’re hosting a live chat each week with the latest ousted chef. Last week it was Laurine, she gave us some insider info on the show, and even divulged some of her cooking tricks-of-the-trade (I’ve included a quote below).

The chats are live each Thursday at 11:30 am EST / 9:30 am PST, and the content is entirely fan-driven — everyone can feel free to send in their own questions. Just wanted to pass along — let me know if you are interested in anything in particular, I’m always happy to see what I can do!

Best,

Lindsay M.

Here is the link if you are interested fellow fans
http://www.fancast.com/blogs/top-chef/top-chef-live-chat-with-latest-eliminated-cheftestant/

Voltaggio Brothers

Check out Salon.com article Arrogance rules the small screen!

Arrogance or not... this boys are HOT!!!!!

From Our Mail Box

Leah Cohen of Top Chef to Chat LIVE with Fans on LiveCloud.com. LiveCloud Network Users Will Ask Their Questions on October 27nd, 2009 Seattle, WA . That is tonight fans!!!

Top Chef’s Leah Cohen will be answering questions direct from fans during a LiveCloud VIP Talk session on October 27nd at 6 - 7pm (PDT).

New York native, Leah Cohen appeared on season 5 of Top Chef where she placed sixth, just missing it as a finalist. Cohen is currently doing private chef events until January. She will then spend the first six months traveling through various countries in South East Asia and then the next six months in Spain. About LiveCloud: LiveCloud.com is Groupee Inc.’s most recent rapidly growing online community. LiveCloud VIP- Talk is one of the many features LiveCloud offers. All fans who sign up for an account are able to participate in weekly chats with their favorite celebrities, including stars of stage and screen, authors, musicians, in intimate, live, moderated chat sessions. For more information, call (206) 923-9885 or visit: http://www.livecloud.com/chatevents

Hi guys,
Don't know if you saw this, but Gail Simmons was in NYC two weeks ago promoting some Australian cookies called Tim Tam. A BravoFan reader went and got to meet her. Cookies are pretty good, too. Also, don't know if you've read the news that the Top Chef finale filmed in Napa (not confirmed, but most likely true since judges, contestants and Andy Cohen all tweeted about being in Napa!)
Cheers, Maria
bravofan.com


"CU in Hollywood" - Top Chef winner grand marshals CU's Homecoming. That is correct, this Friday, Chef Hosea will be the grand marchal. Check HERE to read more.

Chef Hosea also has his own blog now. Click HERE to check it out.


Thanks everyone for the mail.

Monday Morning Mix

Look what others have to say about Episode 9.

My Monkey Could Do That -Top Chef 10/21/09--"Restaurant Wars" summary

MinxEats - Top Chef Las Vegas Episode Nine Recap

Reality Check - Elizabeth Large reviews Bryan Voltaggio's Volt

Cliffieland - Top Chef: Las VegasEpisode: Bleepin’ Restaurant Wars!

Dealing In Subterfuges- Top Chef Vegas: Restaurant Wars.

Maxthegirl -Revolting: The Top Chef Vegas recap

Bravo Fan - Finales, Restaurant Wars, Expensive Houses, and Fashion Shows [The Week In Bravo]

Chef Laurine's Stew - Not this week

Procrastiblog- Laurine’s at the Back of the Line When It Comes To Gettin’ Ahead

What'ere, Jane Eyre -Mission Impossible

The Troll Report - Top Chef Restaurant War Questions

Great job everyone.

Are You Ready For Another Top Chef Show

From the New York Post:

Bravo sweetens the deal with 'Top Chef' spinoff:

How sweet it is.
Pastry junkies will get their fix when "Top Chef: Just Desserts" makes its debut sometime in 2010, Variety reports. The spinoff comes on the heels of the hit show's celebrity-chef version, "Top Chef Masters," getting a second-season pickup.
Bravo execs say no host or judges are yet in place, but they will be selected in the coming weeks. With "Top Chef," "Masters" and now "Just Desserts," the hope is that there will be a version of "Top Chef" on the tube year-round.
Open casting calls for the new series begins today in Chicago and continues over the next few weeks in cities across the country, including New York Nov. 8.

CHICAGOMonday, October 26, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMWells on Wellswww.wellsonwells.com
WASHINGTON D.C.Wednesday, November 4, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMOccidental Grill & Seafood at Willard InterContinental Hotelwww.occidentaldc.com

BOSTONWednesday, November 4, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMThe Westin Boston Waterfronthttp://www.westinbostonwaterfront.com/

ATLANTASunday, November 8, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMCraft Restauranthttp://www.craftrestaurant.com/craft_atlanta_style.html

NEW YORKSunday, November 8, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMCraftSteakwww.craftrestaurant.com/craftsteak_newyork.html

DALLASWednesday, November 11, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMAbacuswww.kentrathbun.com
LAS VEGASWednesday, November 11, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMCraftsteakhttp://www.craftrestaurant.com/craftsteak_lasvegas.html

LOS ANGELESSunday, November 15, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMCraft Restaurantwww.craftrestaurant.com/craft_losangeles_style.html

PORTLANDSunday, November 15, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMThe Benson Hotelhttp://www.bensonhotel.com

Oh What A War - Episode 9 Results

Congratulations to the blue team

for the blindfold quick fire win. This was by far one of the hardest QF in TC history. Could you have done this? It took guts for them to let the $10,000 win ride into the elimination challenge.

Congratulations to Chef Michael V on the elimination win. You picked up the blue teams $10,000 and a cookbook. It was a true team player who then shares the $10,000 with the other members of his team. ( even though your bro said to keep it).

Ah Chef Laurine, there is always a casualty of war and many times it is the person at the front of the house. We wish you the best and hope you drop by our little kitchen.

So what did you think?

Here Comes Season Two of Top Chef Masters!

From the LA Times:

Get ready for another throwdown among culinary greats: Bravo has ordered a second season of "Top Chef Masters."
The first-season finale of the "Top Chef" spinoff drew 2.6 million viewers and averaged 2.2 million over its 10-episode run. Bravo said "Masters" ranks as the network's highest-rated reality competition series debut.
A Season 2 lineup of chef'testants has not been set, but host Kelly Choi and the show's three judges -- Gael Greene, James Oseland and Jay Rayner -- will be back.
New episodes are expected to debut some time in 2010.
Chicago's Rick "King of Mexican cuisine" Bayless was crowned the show's inaugural winner after defeating a lineup of top competitors including finalists Hubert Keller and Michael Chiarello.
-- Denise Martin

Tonight Is Restaurant Wars

Tonight is the Fan favorite challenge of restaurant wars. We wonder if the brothers will be up against each other.

While you wait... check out the preview Blindfolded Relay Race Two teams must create one dish each but they won't know what they'll be doing.

Which restaurant war has been your favorite? Let us know in the comment area below.

Also please join us tonight in our Live chat room during the show. It is the place to be. Chat with you there.

Top Chef Looking For Love

from our mailbox:

New York Time:
Top Chef season five runner-up Stefan Richter is featured in Time Out New York, where's put himself out there in order to find love. We suppose his bro-mance with fellow contestant Fabio cooled down, because now he's ready to score a date with a lady who is "no drama."

Stefan was, without a doubt, the cockiest contestant on season five, and that attitude doesn't seem to have been only for the cameras. He even claims that he can make even hot dogs sexy ("It's all about presentation").

If you want to see whether he's all talk, check out—and email!—Stefan here:



TIP: Don't bother if you're straight-edge. Stefan is very firm on this rule: "I would never date a chick who doesn't drink." Of course you wouldn't.

In addition, the LA Times is reporting that Chef Stefan The Review: Former 'Top Chef' contestant Stefan Richter earns two stars .

Monday Morning Mix

Look what others have to say about Episode 8.

My Monkey Could Do That -Top Chef 10/14/09--"Pigs and Pinot" summary

MinxEats - Top Chef Las Vegas Episode Eight Recap

Reality Check - 'Top Chef: Las Vegas': Pigs and Pinots Noir

Cliffieland - Top Chef: Las VegasEpisode: Porky’s Revenge

Dealing In Subterfuges- Top Chef Vegas: This LIttle Piggy Cried "You're Not My Mom!"

Maxthegirl -That'll Do, Pig: The Top Chef Vegas recap

Bravo Fan - Not this week

Chef Laurine's Stew - Not According to Plan

Procrastiblog- You’re Not My Mom! You Can’t Tell Me What It’s About!

What'ere, Jane Eyre -Ham-Fisted

The Troll Report - Top Chef Hog Wild

Great job everyone.

Chef Todd English In The News - Wedding is off

After three years... he is single again.

Chef Todd English, cancelled his wedding two weeks ago. Click HERE to find out why.

But it is sad to say, things got worst.

From the New York Post:
"Chef Top English decided to press assault charges against his jilted fiancée because she did a tell-all interview with The Post that he felt damaged his reputation, his own lawyer admitted yesterday.
Acting on a domestic-violence complaint, cops slapped the cuffs on Erica Wang -- the woman English ditched at the altar two weeks ago -- and charged her with slicing an inch-long gash above his eye with the sharp edge of a metal wristwatch"

Click HERE to read it all.

We are so sorry Chef English and wish both you and Ms Wang the best.

Top Chef In The News

Click to read Alton Brown, Alicia Silverstone and Tom Colicchio issue a call to arms

Chef John Besh from Top Master is "Chef's mission: saving a city's food culture"

Fellow fans in Miami, mark next Thursday as a date with Top Chef Jeff from season five.

Locust Projects Presents an Evening With Top Chef's Jeff McInnis

Your Turn To Vote

Last week we asked...

Wow this one was not even close. Way to go Kevin and Jennifer. You are a family favorite.

Let's switch from eating to cooking. This week the question is, " Which of the Quick Fire dishes would you like to prepare?"

" Which of the Quick Fire dishes would you like to prepare?"
	Chef Ash dish
	Chef Bryan dish
	Chef Eli dish
	Chef Jennifer dish
	Chef Kevin dish
	Chef Laurine dish
	Chef Mike I dish
	Chef Michael V dish
	Chef Robin dish
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So Sorry Ash!

This week Chef Ash packed his knives.

Chef Tom said on his blog, " All in all, in Ash’s, we wound up with a dish that we did not expect from this competition. Plainly put, it was just not good. Just because Mike Isabella suggested that Ash cook something cold ...? C’mon. Ash could’ve roasted the pork loin whole with herbs, wrapped it in bacon, and served it with polenta and bitter greens, and it could’ve been a great dish. Instead we were served something very bland and not very pork-y, that didn’t work at all with the wine with which he was supposed to pair it. Ash spent his time in this competition telling us that he had not yet had a chance to cook “his own food,” yet looking around at all times to see what everyone else was doing instead of just presenting his own style. He’s been very unsure of himself, has second-guessed himself throughout, and that lack of confidence has come out in his food; his cooking has not only been tentative in feel but in flavor. And never more so than in this challenge."

We wish you the best Chef Ash and hope you drop by our little kitchen

Monday Morning Mix

Look what others have to say about Episode 7.

My Monkey Could Do That -Top Chef 10/7/09--"Dinner Party" summary

MinxEats - Top Chef Las Vegas Episode Seven Recap

Reality Check - 'Top Chef: Las Vegas': What is umami?

Cliffieland - Top Chef: Las VegasEpisode: My Dinner With Padma

Dealing In Subterfuges- Top Chef: Beet It

Maxthegirl -Adventurous Nutty Americans: The Top Chef Vegas recap

Bravo Fan - Top Chef Throws A Dinner Party

Chef Laurine's Stew - Sharing: The Occasion of a Dinner Party

Procrastiblog- Ash Turns the Color of an Avocado When Mike V. Drives Down the Street in His El Dorado

What'ere, Jane Eyre -Ashes, Ashleys, They All Fall Down

Great job everyone.

Sunday Roast

The Sunday Roast on a Sunday for once. Weird, I know!































Ah, so that's how Ash avoided being sent home this week.






Y'alls turn. Have fun!



HoInMo, thanks again for all your hard work.

Your Turn To Vote

With no show last week, we thought it was a good time to see if we could vote for who we thought is the the next Top Chef. It will be fun to see how close we come. With 242 votes, here are the results:

For this week, gather the family around to help you vote because this weeks elimination challenge was about serving up their food family-style.

Of the five dishes, which one would you like to eat as a family? Have no family around the dinner table? Go ahead and vote for the one you like too.

Of the five dishes, which one would you like to eat as a family?
	Bryan and Laurine
	Eli and Ashley
	Kevin and Jennifer
	Mike I and Robin
	Michael V and Ash
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