Well I finally got he vegetarian challenge I'd been hoping for all these years! It was about what I expected, a bunch of side dishes and chefs confused about how to make a meal without meat. I find that sad--is flavoring from meat all they know?
At least there were no disparaging remarks this time like on the vegan Top Chef Masters challenge. Comments like vegetarians don't have sophisticated palates and are just grateful for any food, it doesn't need to be great.
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Originally Posted by katmg
I thought it was really interesting that Kevin and his wife go meatless for Lent.
I agree, it was nice to hear that he is so versatile. But he said they're vegetarian half the year because they give it up for Lent? Anyone else hear that? Since when is Lent half the year?
Mike, leeks are not protein in any shape or form.
Most other contestants: vegetarians eat more than just a few vegetables. Look at most your entrees, would those leave YOU satisfied? It's Top Chef, not Amatuer Chef. :P
Please, let tonight be the night that Robin is finally sent home. It's like she knows she's the weakest link and has been at the bottom of every single show, but somehow manages to survive another day.
It would also be nice to see Jen back on top of her game. She seems really lacking in energy and enthusiasm and her voice sounds somewhat whiny. I hope she is able to get it together again and challenge Kevin and the V brothers.
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J & M 11-03-07
Baby F - Some day, somehow
It looks like from the description of the show tonight, that it's a special with past contestants and winners coming back to discuss highlights of being on the show and top moments, etc. So no competition tonight.
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Lori & Scott October 26, 2002-7 years down, a lifetime to go...
Thank goodness Robin is gone. With the exception of one quickfire win, her cooking is just not on the level of the remaining contestants. However, if you were to judge by the one dish they presented yesterday, Eli's was inedible. I wanted to barf just from the way he described it, ground popcorn, peanut butter and what else?
What's with Jen. It's like she's lost all her energy and confidence. I was not a fan of hers initially but admired her cooking. Now she seems to have lost faith in the skills that got her to this level.
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J & M 11-03-07
Baby F - Some day, somehow
Thank goodness Robin is gone. With the exception of one quickfire win, her cooking is just not on the level of the remaining contestants. However, if you were to judge by the one dish they presented yesterday, Eli's was inedible. I wanted to barf just from the way he described it, ground popcorn, peanut butter and what else?
Raspberry fluff. Yeah, gross. Although they did show Mike V eating it before it got served and he said it was good, like a PB&J. Weird. Very glad Robin is gone. She was so annoying last night saying that she kept trying new things that she couldn't do and wasn't proud of what she put out. Seemed to be a common theme with her, enough already. Also very disappointed in Jennifer. I guess she has hit a wall. Hope she can snap out of it or I fear she's next to go.
Still love Bryan. I don't know what it is about him but I'm totally attracted!
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Lori & Scott October 26, 2002-7 years down, a lifetime to go...
I really enjoyed last night's episode. If I were judging I might have eliminated Michael V for the bone in his fish, if for no other reason. However, it makes for better drama to keep the V brothers cooking. It was Eli's time to go and he is not yet in the same caliber of the other contestants.
It was good to see Jennifer back to her old form, but she still seems so passionless, like it's a job rather than a pleasure.
Toss up between Bryan and Kevin and would be happy if either of them won.
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J & M 11-03-07
Baby F - Some day, somehow
I really enjoyed last night's episode. If I were judging I might have eliminated Michael V for the bone in his fish, if for no other reason. However, it makes for better drama to keep the V brothers cooking. It was Eli's time to go and he is not yet in the same caliber of the other contestants.
It was good to see Jennifer back to her old form, but she still seems so passionless, like it's a job rather than a pleasure.
Toss up between Bryan and Kevin and would be happy if either of them won.
Agreed on all points.
I used to love Michael V, but his arrogance these last few episodes (or the comments the producers have selected to air) has REALLY gotten on my nerves.
I'm pulling for Bryan and Kevin.
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With the exception of one quickfire win, her cooking is just not on the level of the remaining contestants. However, if you were to judge by the one dish they presented yesterday, Eli's was inedible. I wanted to barf just from the way he described it, ground popcorn, peanut butter and what else? 
Yeah, gross. Although they did show Mike V eating it before it got served and he said it was good, like a PB&J. Weird. Very glad Robin is gone. She was so annoying last night saying that she kept trying new things that she couldn't do and wasn't proud of what she put out. Seemed to be a common theme with her, enough already. Also very disappointed in Jennifer. I guess she has hit a wall. Hope she can snap out of it or I fear she's next to go.
