Thursday, February 19, 2009

TOP CHEF NOLA, ROUND ONE: Lots of beautiful food last night on Bravo. Close-up after close-up of dishes that hammered home the biggest problem I have, week after week, with the whole Top Chef Experience. When the show is at its best, I hate hate hate watching all of that good stuff and not eating it. Freshly made andouille on a pot de creme? I want that. Gumbo I can't even smell?? You must be joking. The whole episode long, the bamboo of sensory deprivation was being tap-tap-tapped further beneath my otherwise reasonably entertained fingernails. I'm hungry again just thinking about it. Ouchie.

That's not to sell short the enjoyment that is available from good TV. Big props for a second week in a row to the Magical Elves. The 'last supper' set last week was quiet fun, and very well done. And the 'escape of the crawfish' footage that was cut into the Quickfire this week as Jamie, Jeff, and Leah threw down was just inspired. Add some mardi gras floats and long shots capturing the beautiful old buildings for an installment that was very satisfying visually.

Elimination-wise, we're getting into the real drama now, and I'm not sure what else to say about the competition without possibly spoiling something for those that still have the show cached on ye olde dvr.

Personal abuse, on the other hand, is probably safe, so what on god's green earth happened to Fabio's hair? I didn't catch how much time had passed since the prior elimination, but they obviously let him go back to LA. Skee-vy!

What have you all got? Any memories of great meals in and around NOLA particularly welcome.

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