That menu says the chef is Eddie Blyden (formerly of 21st Amendment and Sneaky Tiki). Winterland’s chef was Vernon Morales. (7 replies, last updated by jzola February 11, 2007)

Has anyone else found that Top Chef this season is SO commercial? I mean, there’s the whole Gladware this and Gladware that, but I’m talking about the actual challenges. Last week was Florida citrus (and we all know... (11 replies, last updated by mojoeater June 29, 2007)

basically forgot to come up with a 3rd- slightly different. Dave’s dishes were actually liked & if top chef is more about great food to fit the catagories, than I thought Tiffani would have lost. (24 replies, last updated by sobe May 24, 2006)

Yeah, that’s true. Sneaky buggers. And Colicchio’s blog is up at Bravo’s site. Interesting that he says that 5 of the 6 dishes were “actually well done” and Jamie was the ONLY chef considered to be... (303 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler February 12, 2009)

think he messed up I kind of feel that its not right to send people home for front of the house issues. I know some people will disagree but this is Top CHEF not Top Restaurater. If you are a kick-ass chef you will hire someone... (128 replies, last updated by Quest September 27, 2007)

't bragging, , if you back it up.'" I’m also not a huge fan of Chef Mehta. It seems like he’s a very talented chef but his underhanded and sneaky food and tool hoarding just to screw over his competitors really (56 replies, last updated by seanmcgill November 5, 2009)

even though Dale was exec chef. But sneaky Spike being rewarded time and again because he cares more about the game than food makes me hate the way they arrange these competitions. I hope next season they cut all the %#$ team... (217 replies, last updated by Adrienne May 30, 2008)

that the chefs are being held to a high standard, but are some of the dishes really “disgusting”, “sickening”, etc.? I suppose the hyperbole adds to the high drama, but c’mon now...... (114 replies, last updated by Adrienne September 20, 2007)

Watching right now... Did anyone else think Chef Tom Coliccio looked adorably awkward performing “surgery” (aka dissecting the dishes) alone in the corner of the kitchen while service was going on?? (157 replies, last updated by lisamos August 29, 2007)

are picking the winners each challenge, what I am saying is that they have a script in mind and they will edit to suit their needs and also that they know how to game the competition because they know what each chef's weaknesses... (16 replies, last updated by queencru August 26, 2007)

agreed...usual suspects is one of my all-time faves [even though i knew who soze was halfway through the movie]. keyser soze was a sneaky criminal mastermind with a very well concealed identity, whereas bourdain is bold,... (17 replies, last updated by goodhealthgourmet September 26, 2007)

3 from Baltimore as well. Also the French chef is actually wearing a cravat. How on-the-nose is that? (239 replies, last updated by soupkitten September 2, 2009)

Some quick thoughts on last night’s Top Chef . . . 1. I love Suzanne Goin. She was one of the best guest judges they’ve had. 2. the low brow vending machine challenge . . . nice to see some of them really pull it off... (82 replies, last updated by zee December 30, 2006)

10 minutes in and I’m already annoyed at this show, this network, and the lacklustre skills and attitude of this season’s cheftestants. Say what you will, I always liked Marcel best of all the chefs, and really hope he... (244 replies, last updated by gyp7318 February 5, 2007)

however you may have felt about Besh winning (and i get that he was popular and a great chef) it has to be noted that symon in NO way was sneaky or mean or backstabbing in that competition. you may have liked the other guy... but... (73 replies, last updated by AMFM November 16, 2009)