Allow me to discuss last night's Top Chef Season 6 finale with you over coffee this morning, will you?
I loved watching these three chefs compete. They have totally different cooking styles and aesthetics, and they respect each other. Well, maybe for the exception of one of them who made a snide comment about how Kevin's cooking was the type of food he cooked on his day off. I bet Kevin makes that food on his days off, too. Because it's accessible, approachable and looks damn delicious. But other than the off comment here and there, these chefs were all business in the kitchen. In their suite before the competition, Bryan brought Kevin a cup of coffee. We've come a long way since the head-shaving competition. So, since there's no real drama when the chefs are doing what they're supposed to be doing, they bring in their moms to stir things up, obviously playing on the Voltagio brother storyline when Padma asks Mamma V which son's dish she likes better. I was disappointed in the challenge itself-didn't really seem like a finale-worthy meal to me, but I did like the addition of a first course that reminded them of their mamas. Very sweet and I thought that showed where their real creativity came through.
Another disappointment was the announcement of Michael as Top Chef. I know he did well throughout the season and always brought some new idea to the table, but based on the judges' comments, I thought Bryan had it in the bag. His 3rd and 4th courses of venison and roasted root vegetables and sheeps milk dulce de leche cheesecake seemed to be the top runners. Michael overcooked a chocolate cake (boring and gluten-y) and undercooked a spot prawn. Didn't Ashley go home for undercooking spot prawns earlier in the season?! And Kevin, well he just had a rough night and one bad sous chef. Were those knives stacked or what?
This morning, after a whirlwind season highlighting chef talent that is unprecedented on this show, I feel just like last season when Hosea won the title. Confused, a little bitter and wondering when the next season will come on so I can do the same ride all over again. But let's be realistic, the three cheftestants last night were all worthy of the Top Chef title. Though it didn't go to either of my two favorites, Michael's cooking throughout the season was innovative and ultimately, his unconventional style paid off. I bet the Voltagio family Christmas dinner will be very interesting this year.
I loved watching these three chefs compete. They have totally different cooking styles and aesthetics, and they respect each other. Well, maybe for the exception of one of them who made a snide comment about how Kevin's cooking was the type of food he cooked on his day off. I bet Kevin makes that food on his days off, too. Because it's accessible, approachable and looks damn delicious. But other than the off comment here and there, these chefs were all business in the kitchen. In their suite before the competition, Bryan brought Kevin a cup of coffee. We've come a long way since the head-shaving competition. So, since there's no real drama when the chefs are doing what they're supposed to be doing, they bring in their moms to stir things up, obviously playing on the Voltagio brother storyline when Padma asks Mamma V which son's dish she likes better. I was disappointed in the challenge itself-didn't really seem like a finale-worthy meal to me, but I did like the addition of a first course that reminded them of their mamas. Very sweet and I thought that showed where their real creativity came through.
Another disappointment was the announcement of Michael as Top Chef. I know he did well throughout the season and always brought some new idea to the table, but based on the judges' comments, I thought Bryan had it in the bag. His 3rd and 4th courses of venison and roasted root vegetables and sheeps milk dulce de leche cheesecake seemed to be the top runners. Michael overcooked a chocolate cake (boring and gluten-y) and undercooked a spot prawn. Didn't Ashley go home for undercooking spot prawns earlier in the season?! And Kevin, well he just had a rough night and one bad sous chef. Were those knives stacked or what?
This morning, after a whirlwind season highlighting chef talent that is unprecedented on this show, I feel just like last season when Hosea won the title. Confused, a little bitter and wondering when the next season will come on so I can do the same ride all over again. But let's be realistic, the three cheftestants last night were all worthy of the Top Chef title. Though it didn't go to either of my two favorites, Michael's cooking throughout the season was innovative and ultimately, his unconventional style paid off. I bet the Voltagio family Christmas dinner will be very interesting this year.