PrintWatch It with Us: 'Top Chef Las Vegas,' Ep. 3
Tonight at 10 p.m. EST come join us as we watch the third episode of Top Chef Las Vegas. Expect Allison and Preeti to butt heads in the quickfire challenge, and see how Jenn's team takes to her taking charge in the elimination challenge. Jump in the comment thread as the episode unfolds.
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36 Comments:
Bayless FTW!
DanielJ at 8:12PM on 09/02/09
The fact that there are no stoves or pots on this military base, yet there are woks is really befuddling to me.
Julian at 10:00PM on 09/02/09
Haha "If Preeti blanched in my water, I wouldn't have been as nice as Ashley."
Julian at 10:08PM on 09/02/09
Does anyone else think Jennifer is beyond annoying? She's obviously talented but completely obnoxious...
sugarchef at 10:17PM on 09/02/09
I really want Jessie to pull through—every dish sounds fantastic but somehow goes wrong.
Carey Jones at 10:18PM on 09/02/09
That Mike needs to be beat with a coal shovel...by a woman!
Pavlov at 10:18PM on 09/02/09
My picks for the final 4: Michael V, Jennifer, Kevin, and Bryan. Anyone else?
Alaina Browne at 10:20PM on 09/02/09
I'm with you, Alaina—unless one of those four screws up terribly, they seem like the most talented and consistent.
Carey Jones at 10:22PM on 09/02/09
Who would I want as my co-pilot? Gail was a choice... Are they freakin serious? I wouldn't use Gail as a shield in a rock fight!
Pavlov at 10:26PM on 09/02/09
I don't know if everyone is gonna like it, but I do think Jenn is the best one to lead this challenge.
Alaina Browne at 10:28PM on 09/02/09
Pavlov - totally with you about Mike! I can't stand him.
ElissaLovesToEat at 10:29PM on 09/02/09
"Farfalle pasta salad" sounds more like PTA potluck than Top Chef winner...
Carey Jones at 10:32PM on 09/02/09
Jenn thus far is hardcore. Love her no B.S. Go get em attitude. I agree she is the best to lead this challenge.
Pavlov at 10:32PM on 09/02/09
I don't know if I'd want Jenn as my best friend, but she does seem like a ruthlessly competent leader.
Carey Jones at 10:33PM on 09/02/09
I've notice that this year, more than others, two classes of chefs have developed. There are very distinct haves and have-nots.
thehungrytraveler at 10:42PM on 09/02/09
These definitely are not the prettiest plates of the season!
Alaina Browne at 10:45PM on 09/02/09
The only thing missing from the pasta salad was the nasty bottled Italian dressing... Then it could have been distributed by sysco.
Pavlov at 10:55PM on 09/02/09
I really miss Fabio and Stefan. Can we petition to have them come back on the show? At least as judges or something? Mattin is just not cutting it.
Julian at 10:56PM on 09/02/09
@Pavlov, Mike is an arrogant, misogynist jerk.. Jenn did a great job leading the challenge and is definitely a top contender to win. I just think she's irritating as a person..
@Julian, Yes! They were adorable..
sugarchef at 11:03PM on 09/02/09
evil michael on the bottom: LOVE IT. even if he doesn't go home.
Carey Jones at 11:03PM on 09/02/09
YES!! Mike is on the chopping block!!! Please eliminate Mike.
ElissaLovesToEat at 11:05PM on 09/02/09
Yowch! It ain't pretty at the bottom.
Alaina Browne at 11:06PM on 09/02/09
I've rarely seen the judges this sharp—justified, maybe, but wow.
Carey Jones at 11:06PM on 09/02/09
I'm starting to hate Padma
cheesebreadbutter at 11:09PM on 09/02/09
No surprise. Preeti's been on the bottom the past episodes.
Julian at 11:13PM on 09/02/09
Next episode looks crazy. Quickfire is also an elimination? Really??
Julian at 11:15PM on 09/02/09
Preeti...quelle suprise.
Pavlov at 11:18PM on 09/02/09
1. No mashed potatoes??? There are some damn creative mashed potato recipes out there and if you really want the "essence"...I was disappointed everyone chose fancy, schmancy potato dishes.
2. Indeed, judges were BITCHEE tonight. I'm relatively new to the show (starting last season), but Padma was almost shocking!
brookes at 11:29PM on 09/02/09
The honor/patriotism/choked-up over what we're doing for our troops aspect was overplayed. They were making dinner. It was too much!
And I too would like Mike to be hit with a shovel. Delighted to see he didn't get to ride Michael's coattails. What a jerk! I was ready for all three of them to be eliminated...
guido at 12:15AM on 09/03/09
Farfale Pasta Salad? Did they bet on themselves to lose? That was pretty telegraphed. You don't make a pasta salad for a show like this, no matter what.
Big Stick at 9:47AM on 09/03/09
I was really impressed with the quickfire challenge. I thought the dishes were incredible especially the French man's dish as well as the woman with the mussels and potato sauce they both looked incredible. It was honestly one of the best I have ever seen.
Timothyrows at 9:49AM on 09/03/09
So far the talent this season seems higher then the past seasons...I'm dominating in my Top Chef fantasy league...
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puppychao at 12:37PM on 09/03/09
@guido:TOTALLY agree.
I wanted to jump through the screen when I saw those two were making stinkin pasta salad! I wish both would have been sent home - that was appalling - cook to win!
I luv Jen - she is so ice cold. She barely moves her mouth when she talks, but she gets heard, lol. That was hilarious when she shut down that random conversation in the kitchen.
FamishedFem at 1:02PM on 09/03/09
What this season makes abundantly clear - mlre than past season IMO- is the difference between being a cook and a chef. Jess is the perfect example. Her sweet potasto soup was a good idea, but if she were a chef, rather than just someione who can cook, she would have known how to get her seasoning just right to achieve the flavor profile she wanted.
Among the many things that separate a cook from a chef is an inate ability to know the precise flavor a seasoning will add to your dish.
Jennifer kniws that (she works for Eric Ripert, for God's sake) and so does Kevin.
Ann900 at 2:24PM on 09/03/09
No, actually the difference between a chef and a cook, is that the chef heads up a group of cooks (which she also did last night). I know plenty of "chefs" that can't season food properly. I think you're explaining the difference between a good cook and a bad one. A bad one makes pasta salad in a highly competitive cooking competition and gets sent home.
Her routine will work as long as the pretenders are still in the kitchen, but I can't believe it's going to go over too well when it gets down to the final six. She reminds me a lot of Tiffani from season 1(abrasive demeanor, classic dishes). We'll see how well she deals with adversity, we already know Michael doesn't handle it very well.
dineomite at 5:33PM on 09/03/09
@brookes - I attribute Padma's attitude to her outfit. One cannot show up to a buffet in a military hangar in 100 degree weather in stilettos, short skirt, and leopard print top complete with plunging neckline and NOT be a hot bitch.
Pasta Salad...still scratching my head...
LetThemEatQueso at 5:52PM on 09/03/09