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#1129525 - 02/13/09 03:13 PM Re: Top Chef New York Lisa_Bates
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Originally Posted By: Texas Emerald
Here's my prediction of how the rest of the show will pan out (oh, yes...the cooking pun was needed)

In order of elimination
Lea
Hosea
Fabio

Final two will be Carla and Stefan with Stefan winning...


I stand by my earlier predictions... smile

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#1132294 - 02/19/09 01:26 PM Re: Top Chef New York Lisa_Bates
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What happened last night? I fell asleep - AGAIN!!! mad
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#1132296 - 02/19/09 01:29 PM Re: Top Chef New York Bagweaver
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They brought back Jamie, Leah and Jeff to compete for a spot in the finale for the Quick Fire. Jeff won, but in order to stay in the finale he had to win the elimination challenge. Carla won the elimination (yeah!) Fabio and Jeff went home. Stephan & Fabio were the bottom two in this challenge. I knew Fabio would be the one to go, but was sooooooo hoping to get rid of Stephan.
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#1132320 - 02/19/09 02:01 PM Re: Top Chef New York Tigg
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I've GOT to watch the rerun then. I love it when Carla wins and Stephan is in the bottom.
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#1132495 - 02/19/09 04:38 PM Re: Top Chef New York Tigg
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Originally Posted By: Tigg
Stephan & Fabio were the bottom two in this challenge. I knew Fabio would be the one to go, but was sooooooo hoping to get rid of Stephan.


I agree, Tigg. I've come to the point I can't even stand Stephan anymore. He's so obnoxious and I love Tom's face last night when he called him on his arrogance. He didn't even put that much work into his offerings last night.

I was happy for Carla for winning. I will admit at the beginning of the season I wasn't crazy about her but she has grown on me. I was actually hoping that Jeff would win simply it would have been an automatic dismissal for Stephan. Oh well, let's hope he doesn't win the whole thing.

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#1132535 - 02/19/09 05:00 PM Re: Top Chef New York Mocha's Mom
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Instead of smoking that cigarette Stefan should have cooked that roux longer.
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#1132672 - 02/19/09 07:04 PM Re: Top Chef New York Dazed Auditor
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Yes, he should have.

Everyone knows it takes a 1/2 bottle of red wine to make a good roux.

That is - the time it takes to drink a 1/2 bottle of red wine while you're stirring! grin
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#1132677 - 02/19/09 07:09 PM Re: Top Chef New York Tigg
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I was really hoping Jeff would win, and Stefan and Fabio would both go home. His dishes looked yummy, and for the first time, I wanted a recipe.... For Carla's dish!

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#1132700 - 02/19/09 07:30 PM Re: Top Chef New York B_F
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Carla's smile is infectious. I've even grown to like her laugh.

But most of all, she's the first contestant I admire for staying true to her style of cooking. She believes in fresh true flavor.

A non-alcoholic cocktail at Mardi Gras?!!! shocked Emeril raved about it.

Hand shucking oysters for a drop dead stew.

little bitty bignets....

She's the first one that I would actually make it my business to eat in her restaurant.


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#1132702 - 02/19/09 07:31 PM Re: Top Chef New York B_F
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Stefan's entire attitude last night was irritating. He just seemed to figure he had the whole competition in the bag so he didn't even need to try. I hate his condescending attitude towards Hosea as well. He doesn't think the boy can cook but he sure can!!

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#1132708 - 02/19/09 07:33 PM Re: Top Chef New York Truffle Royale
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Originally Posted By: Truffle Royale
Carla's smile is infectious. I've even grown to like her laugh.

But most of all, she's the first contestant I admire for staying true to her style of cooking. She believes in fresh true flavor.

A non-alcoholic cocktail at Mardi Gras?!!! shocked Emeril raved about it.

Hand shucking oysters for a drop dead stew.

little bitty bignets....

She's the first one that I would actually make it my business to eat in her restaurant.



I agree, TR. I have become a Carla convert. She truly believes in what she cooks and puts her all into it. I was a little leary of the "love" bit especially when she wasn't really producing quality food. But she has really stepped up her game!!

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#1133273 - 02/20/09 04:51 PM Re: Top Chef New York Mocha's Mom
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Well, I'm sad that Fabio went home.

I was really hoping for a Fabio/Carla final two (I thought maybe Stefan would crash at just the right time to be booted before the finale...)
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#1133423 - 02/20/09 06:49 PM Re: Top Chef New York MadisonCali
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I was hoping Jamie would make it back to compete, I'd have liked to see her take another shot at it. But I liked Jeff too so was not unhappy to see him get in. I hope when he sees how close he did come to winning a return, he is proud of himself. Carla is peaking at just the right time, and I really have enjoyed watching her settle down and produce results. Stefan is bottoming out at just the WRONG time! And Hosea annoys me.
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#1133465 - 02/20/09 07:30 PM Re: Top Chef New York E.E.G.B
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Hosea annoys you more than Stefan EGB?

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#1133502 - 02/20/09 08:02 PM Re: Top Chef New York B_F
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#1133532 - 02/20/09 08:28 PM Re: Top Chef New York A_G
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Yea, Carla!

Stephan just has such an attitude that I hate to even watch him. I don't think that Hosea's cooking has really been that good.

If Carla doesn't win, I'll be very disappointed. cry mad
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#1133575 - 02/20/09 08:51 PM Re: Top Chef New York Bagweaver
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Carla's cooking hasn't been all that hot until the last couple episodes. She'd have been kicked out of [censored]'s kitchen by now!

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#1133636 - 02/20/09 09:35 PM Re: Top Chef New York B_F
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I agree. I didn't like her at first, but the more I watched, the more she reminded me of a friend of mine in CA.
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#1133762 - 02/20/09 11:37 PM Re: Top Chef New York Bagweaver
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I like Carla because she's real. She doesn't whine and complain. She takes her criticisms with respect and knows her weaknesses. I'm glad she's been able to step back and regroup in the last few episodes. I would love to see her come out of the pack and win.
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#1133826 - 02/21/09 05:38 AM Re: Top Chef New York Tigg
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I also was not a Carla fan, however during the show this week I told my son that even though I did not like her in the beginning, I was impressed by the way that she had progressed over the entire season. I would rather see Hosea win, but if Carla was to win I would not be disappointed. However, if Stefan was to win, that would be a different story.
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#1133949 - 02/23/09 12:58 PM Re: Top Chef New York Seadevil
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I think Stephan needs to lose based on attitude. The judges have already commented on that. Besides, I think it would do him some real good to be brought down a notch. He needs to learn how to make and eat a little humble pie.
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#1133952 - 02/23/09 01:10 PM Re: Top Chef New York Bagweaver
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Humble Pie! I can make that! laugh
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#1133953 - 02/23/09 01:28 PM Re: Top Chef New York Retired DQ
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I've never made it - but I've eaten a LOT of it over my lifetime. blush
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#1134042 - 02/23/09 04:07 PM Re: Top Chef New York Bagweaver
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I think that Carla and Hosea did a great job and deserve their spots in the final.

Carla is so excited and really puts her all into her dishes. She commits and takes responsibility for what is on the plate, even when it's not perfect. She seems to be more comfortable as the competition goes on.

Hosea really put forth the extra effort and care into this challenge. He has been pretty solid through the competition and is a strong contender.

Stephan is talented, but his attitude stinks! While I think he might be able to outcook Carla and Hosea, he is NOT a team players and doesn't have the qualities to really be a leader.

I'd be happy is Hosea won it all, and Carla would be a nice surprise.
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#1134125 - 02/23/09 04:59 PM Re: Top Chef New York Sing A Little
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I'd be really happy if they announced that there was no winner this season because none of them were worth a darn!

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