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Thrush 12-09-10 12:15 AM

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2 stitches ?! Really?

superfro 12-09-10 12:22 AM

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Jen's self destruction was glorious. I hated her during her season so this was fantastic. :cool:


Originally Posted by Thrush (Post 10534709)
2 stitches ?! Really?

Jamie is pretty much a bitch. She took the opportunity to get a bye this week. Can't blame her I guess, but let's not pretend why she decided to go. Looks like everyone was well aware of her intentions as well.

mwbmis 12-09-10 12:58 AM

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Well, I was a big Jen fan so I'm kind of pissed. Thankfully, they gave away her going home (and the next two chefs eliminated ) in a group shot in the season preview after episode one so I had time to prepare for it b/c I knew it was coming really quickly.

I loved the other chefs reaction to her being eliminated. They clearly viewed her as potential winner material.

Would obviously have rather seen Jamie and her two stitches go home. I never cared for her. I guess Jen could have thrown her under the bus, but she took responsibility for the dish.

lukewin 12-09-10 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mwbmis (Post 10534748)
Well, I was a big Jen fan so I'm kind of pissed. Thankfully, they gave away her going home (and the next two chefs eliminated ) in a group shot in the season preview after episode one so I had time to prepare for it b/c I knew it was coming really quickly.

I loved the other chefs reaction to her being eliminated. They clearly viewed her as potential winner material.

Would obviously have rather seen Jamie and her two stitches go home. I never cared for her. I guess Jen could have thrown her under the bus, but she took responsibility for the dish.

Isn't it the next 3 that they gave away, not 2?

mwbmis 12-09-10 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by lukewin (Post 10534799)
Isn't it the next 3 that they gave away, not 2?

I counted 14 chefs left. Maybe I miscounted, but I know three who weren't there, and Jen was one of the them.

shadowhawk2020 12-09-10 08:06 AM

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Well that was awsome, Top Chef All Stars changed to plain Top Chef on the program guide so the DVR didn't pick it up...

LurkerDan 12-09-10 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Double_Oh_7 (Post 10534630)
For some reason, I don't remember Jen being very dominant or talented in her season. And it was silly of them to let her go. Now she'll think she got eliminated because she talked back, not because her food sucked.

She was definitely one of the best during her season, but was not super consistent. She was capable of brilliance but had a hard time putting out great food week in and week out.

I really do believe that she didn't go home because of her demeanor. I think they decided that her dish was the worst, and then had to pick between her and Jamie. And she said Jamie's absence made no difference. So...

Timber 12-09-10 09:13 AM

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I had no problem with Jen going home. Not that we can taste the food but her dish looked disgusting. Wet "bacon" with chopped eggs on top? Even Casey said the texture was nasty.

mugwump 12-09-10 09:47 AM

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That was an awesome blow-up. About time someone left the show pissed off instead of just shrugging and packing up their knives. Jen was definitely on something though as she was pretty psychotic there.

Sweet Baby James 12-09-10 10:28 AM

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Bourdain's blog is quite amusing-


http://www.bravotv.com/top-chef/seas...-game?page=0,0

BDB 12-09-10 10:51 AM

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that was a great Blog from Bourdain - the boy can write.
Although there's a pretty big spoiler from the Wire in the Blog

superfro 12-09-10 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BadlyDrawnBoy (Post 10535246)
that was a great Blog from Bourdain - the boy can write.
Although there's a pretty big spoiler from the Wire in the Blog

Two even. And right from the jump.

chowderhead 12-09-10 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mwbmis (Post 10534748)
Well, I was a big Jen fan so I'm kind of pissed. Thankfully, they gave away her going home (and the next two chefs eliminated ) in a group shot in the season preview after episode one so I had time to prepare for it b/c I knew it was coming really quickly.

I loved the other chefs reaction to her being eliminated. They clearly viewed her as potential winner material.

Would obviously have rather seen Jamie and her two stitches go home. I never cared for her. I guess Jen could have thrown her under the bus, but she took responsibility for the dish.

Jen was totally inconsistent and pretty much was blown out of the water by the brothers and Kevin during her season. She also fell apart towards the end so I didn't think she is a strong competitor anyways. She was always scowling with her sourpuss face and weird eye thing so I am glad she got shown the door.

LurkerDan 12-09-10 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mwbmis (Post 10530688)
I imagine that bringing back Eric Ripert as a regular judge this year would constitute a conflict of interest considering Jen works for him.

after seeing his video blog, seems like you're right. He was defending Jen and saying it was the wrong choice even though he did not eat the food.

conscience 12-09-10 07:43 PM

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Good riddance Marble Mouth! I could never stand looking at her face and listening to her talk. Was she on the rag this episode? I hope we say adios to Jamie next. Does she even want to be there?

suziq999 12-14-10 12:24 PM

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Aww I loved Jen and was rooting for her. I don't know most of these people (only started watching a few seasons ago) so she was one of my faves. Her dish did look gross though.

DJariya 12-15-10 01:53 PM

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Bump for tonight's episode:

"New York's Finest"

Spoiler:
The chefs square off in a relay race that tests their culinary skills, speed and accuracy with a knife. Later, they serve up food fare in four top-notch New York restaurants.

E Unit 12-15-10 09:34 PM

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Damn...too much Padma is never enough.

mwbmis 12-16-10 12:32 AM

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Now that Stephen and Dale are gone, I can go back to not knowing who goes home next.

Go Jen!

Oh...

Thrush 12-16-10 01:35 AM

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I was so hoping Tiffany(red head) would get the boot. I cant stand her.

Double_Oh_7 12-16-10 07:24 AM

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Fabio thinks he's charming, but he's just fucking annoying. Hope he leaves soon.

BDB 12-16-10 12:13 PM

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I thought Tiffani was a goner for sure. Fabio has lost the charm he had in the first time he was on.
He also looks a little chunkier.

Was a pretty excellent challenge. And of the 4 restaurants, the one that intrigues me most is WD-50.

Dale's egg dish looked awesome!

LurkerDan 12-16-10 12:43 PM

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Hah, I got that elimination completely wrong. I thought Tiffany and Fabio were headed home, and instead it was Dale and Stephen. Bummed that Dale lost, I liked him. Stephen I don't care about, but it's nice to see him so much more humble than last time. Fabio looks lost, doesn't look like a very good cook yet.

And I can't wait for Marcel to get sent home, please make it happen soon.

suziq999 12-17-10 09:39 AM

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I was sad about Dale. I expected so much more from him, but the judges were dead on: he had no concept with his dish. See ya Stephen, I'll miss your suits.

LurkerDan 12-17-10 10:26 AM

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According to Bourdain, Fabio's dish was weird and ill conceived, but still tasted good.


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