Top Chef New York

[Martin]

Please don't refer to him as Stefan. He has a nickname, you know.

[Sarah]

Stephen the Sommelier says "ek cetera"* (just like Mika Brzezinski); what price pretension now?

*And "ekspecially," which I'm betting Ms. Brzezinski does not say.

[jbissell]

"The vinaigrette is not an emulsion".

I'm going to struggle with the fact that Daniel looks and talks exactly like an old roommate.

I'm having the same problem with Stefan because he looks exactly like my uncle.

Also Jeff kept reminding me of Chase from House.

All that lamb was making me fucking hungry.

[Omar]

Yes, Jill gave her quiche the gluey ostrich egg treatment, but Ariane is clearly one of the most pathetic contestants in the show's history.  New Rule: if a judge spits out your food, you have to go.

[erika]

Jill's looked gross by any standard. I make a lot of egg dishes and that thing looked overcooked, dry, and I have used many things for crusts but never brown rice. The gluten level is so high it would taste like... well, glue... which is what one of the judges said.

I think Ariane will be gone next week or the week after. And she'll be on the bottom every time. It's not that hard to make a lemon dessert that's not too sweet.

[Emily]

My friend said that the Top Chef apartments overlook McCarren park. Maybe they'll be a shot of a kickball game or two..

[Kim Kelly]

(No) thank you, Fabio, but our princess is in another castle.

[Sarah]

I don't think Eugene is going to make it, folks.

[samir]

I don't think Eugene is going to make it, folks.

agreed

i liked that the superstars of episode 2 weren' the same as the first episode. makes the contest all the more open. im happy tha radhika did welll since i have fellow-indian pride, and not too fussed about #### getting eliminated.

[senorcorazon]

I can't believe I picked Alex to go all the way. The first time he opened his mouth all I could think was "Uh-oh. I smell some sort of fois gras tamale debacle".

My co-worker Max is doing funny recaps for Eater, and his animated gif work is splendid:
http://eater.com/archives/2008/11/top_chef_recaps_i_spit_yours_into_my_napkin.php

[Sarah]

It's so clear who doesn't have a chance, it's sort of like finishing up a solitaire game that you know you've won. 

Final 3:  Jamie, Fabio, FinGerSwiss.

In conclusion,  canned crab?!  For shame, Hosea.

[Martin]

Finally caught up with this episode.

I agree with Omar about Ariane, and (sadly) Sarah about Eugene.

Europe 2 - US 0

Next week: FOO FIGHTERS

[erika]

In conclusion,  canned crab?!  For shame, Hosea.

I know, right? Anyone who is good at seafood would NEVER use canned crab. I was shocked that's all that was offered at a NYC market.

You can taste canned crab from a mile away. Especially in a salad like that. It's so fishy!

[iAmBaronVonTito]

you can pretty much taste anything canned (compared to fresh) from a mile away.  yuck! 



and yes, shame on Hosea. 

[Come on, Jason]

Maybe it's my lust speaking, but I think Radhika might win the whole thing. 
The other two finalists will be Fabio and the drummer from Radiohead.