Posts by MarquisMagic

So here are the details. Show debuts tomorrow night. The format will be akin to that of the original "Top Chef." (In TCM Seasons #1 and #2, contestants were graded on a scale; this season they will take part in quiockfire and...

Quote: Originally Posted by medwards Zaytinya, Cafe Atlantico, and Minibar are reflections of Jose Andres not Mike Isabella. He certainly learned a lot from him, but they aren't -- and weren't -- Mike's restaurants. I...

Quote: Originally Posted by indesertum i think he's done 4 restaurants, but he owns one now. some burger joint. he talks about it on the show sometimes edit: damnit chicagoron. i hate you His restaurant...

Whether you like it or not, theft can be a problem in many kitchens. Cyrus is not the typical restaurant. Many have large numbers of rather transient staff, including a good number of cleaning help and wait staff. It's not unknown for...

First, Ripert travels almost constantly and much of his cooking is done on television or before an audience. Indeed, as you can see from the contents of the case, he travels with far more than just his knives, but includes other tools...

Quote: Originally Posted by KJT Anyone able to identify the makers of his knives? Quote: Originally Posted by sonick According to the article posted earlier, its MAC and...

Perhaps season four will be Top Chef Masters v Top Chef's 8 seasons' winners. Just sayin'....

Quote: Originally Posted by ChicagoRon I agree too - but it's a tv show. And when you get to final four All-stars, we all know they are all good. And they have different styles of food. So if you don't do SOMETHING...

Top Chef Masters -- Season Three begins to air April 6th. Lineup is not exactly made up of household (or at least foodie household), which doesn't mean they aren't fine chefs. Format will more closely resemble Top Chef's ongoing...

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