cher wrote:

Great episode guys! I get more excited every week for the finale. Go Casey and Hung!! You will be the last two standing. Bye bye Sara, your a mess. Hey Dale, maybe you would have like Hung just to cook the quick fire for you. You need to be the next one to go and you will. Padma, could you find a tighter blouse? It was funny to watch you this week. It was apparent you were trying to be someone your not in the presence of all those world class chefs. Even Tom was humbled to be in their presence. You were just putting your boobs out there and not and expert presence. Looking forward to the finale and will watch the reruns till the next season!!!!!!!!!Rock On!!!

posted on September 20, 2007 at 10:43 AM

Sandi Hemming wrote:

Male chauvinism reins. Two old white men just couldn't give a woman a break. "I'd love to pick you (Casey) because you're so attractive" from OWM #1. Then Tom, "coq au vin is a rooster" is another lobster/cholesterol fiasco. Than OWM#2 "you can't cook it in two hours." I just spent a week in Paris eating wonderful food. All coq au vin was made with chicken. But what do they know? The comments on Casey's dish were "perfect, beautiful presentation, seasoned properly" nothing was wrong. But Hung won even with gummy potatoes. These OWM are not in the 21st century. Then Dale leaves his sauce off and you send Sara home! Sara showed her leadership capabilities, Casey works well with people, Dale can't lead because he doesn't know where he's going, Brian (what is classic about pheasant sausage) darts around trying to find a target, and Hung can't lead because no one would follow.

posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:20 AM

Carlos Zavala wrote:

I think that was one of the best Episodes Last night Especially the Dishes WOW very inspiring to maybe myself become a shef .

I think Dale is good cook , but not Top Chef Material .But I would love to taste his Dumplins Dish !
Brian He better cook his behind off at the Finale because I can almos predict he might be the 1st eliminated .

posted on September 20, 2007 at 1:34 PM

Carlos Zavala wrote:

I think that was one of the best Episodes Last night Especially the Dishes WOW very inspiring .

I think Dale is good cook , but not Top Chef Material .But I would love to taste his Dumplins Dish !
Sorry to say , but might be lacking
Creativity !

Brian He better cook his behind off at the Finale because I can almost predict he might be the 1st eliminated . That Dish LAst night looked not so appealing , but he showed strong fundimentals

Casey has realy stepped it up Im really starting to think if she was sandbagging her Talent ? , But any way She can become Top Chef if she continues to think outside the box like she has been I still want to see maybe her technical side more 5 starish quality .

?Hung is a very Cocky guy , but you have to appreciate his intensity and passion for cooking and i think that is a quality that cannot be teached , That is his bread and butter to becoming a great Chef and possibly Top Chef

posted on September 20, 2007 at 1:46 PM

ben van wrote:

I am sad to say that the way things are going casey is going win and i have called it since the first show of season three. In seacon one at the opening credits Harold is the last person showen and he won in season two ilan was the second to last person showen season to and if the they keep it up like that then casey should win season three. she is still there are has been cook well. if this is the case Bravo tv i hope you change the credits for next year.

posted on September 20, 2007 at 2:21 PM

Mario wrote:

Padma, you are so right when you say Casey cooks well because she cooks well, not just because she is a woman. Hung pulled through in this challenge using good techniques, but I keep feeling that Casey's good karma and good sportsmanship, in addition to her talent, will come back to reward her.

The chefs are talented, no doubt. But when Dale says that Hung has technique and no heart, it spotlights the positive disposition of this year's chefs. Rarely do competition shows display contestants supporting each other and TC is elevated because of it. (Not to mention the judges!) No disrespect to Hung, but it's just a feeling I have that this aura of positivity will reward the one most deserving.

posted on September 20, 2007 at 2:49 PM

Lin wrote:

Go Casey!!!! She's nice and really works will with others.
Please make a challenge that Hung can mess up, because he is a mess. No one would want to work for him with his arrogant attitude

posted on September 20, 2007 at 3:38 PM

Keith wrote:

Padma,
Your gown in the challenge tonight was fabulous. You made it look even more beautiful.
You looked marvelous!!!!

posted on September 20, 2007 at 5:53 PM

Shirley wrote:

I was hoping other viewers noticed the sexism in the last episode! The guest judge's comments on Casey's attractiveness, and saying her quickfire dish was "better than any" but then choosing Hung instead. It was like the guest judge found Casey pretty but couldn't take her seriously. And I agree with the comments on Dale -- I like Dale, but how could he expect Hung to outline instructions on cooking the quickfire dish? It's a competition!

posted on September 20, 2007 at 8:07 PM

joann boyd wrote:

i have watched cooks come and go and some ofthose who are gone should be but tre is one i believe should have stayed and brian who didnt cook anything leave. but i tell you what you should do is bring tre back and let him and brian have a cook off.
let howie and joey have a cook off but first in this duo i would insist that howie wear a hat or something on his head to prevent his sweat from dripping into the food. i hope the next group of cooks are given real challenges that really put there skills to the test . i like the quick fires but are they really necessary??.

padma and gail should have a cook off also since gail was so insulted by finding a small piece of her chicken under cooked let her put her chef skills on the table.

some of your guest chef should really take it easy on some of these guys. what they dont remember how it was when they first started out how many mistakes did they make and i know for a fact the they all made some no one is perfect

but al in all folks great show keep up the good work and maybe next year there will be a emmy/oscar for you.
much love from brooklyn

posted on September 20, 2007 at 8:15 PM

Sarah wrote:

I don't understand how Casey didn't win both challenges. The chefs in both cases stated that her dish tasted the best, so why wouldn't she be the winner? Who cooks Coq au vin with an old rooster these days? Sure, I'm going to go to Fresh Market and ask for an old nasty rooster. The best tasting dish should win and it has to be said.

posted on September 20, 2007 at 8:59 PM

anthony wrote:

i think hung is a great chef and should win .even though it looks like tom and gale doesnt like him so ,it will be hard for him to be top chef. hung is a top chef!!!!!!

posted on September 20, 2007 at 11:47 PM

laura wrote:

i think Casey should be the top chef. But i have to defend Hung a little bit because his dishes are great! yea, Hung is a jerk sometimes, and he said things that he shouldn't say. Hung is a little bit too honest. But you have to admit, anything that he says is true! he just speaks the truth, and people can't handle the truth because they knows that the truth hurts. Plus, when you go to a restaurant and eat the food, you judge the food based on its quality not the chef personalities. You don't even know who cook your meal even none the less their personalities. Overall, Hung or Casey being top chef is still great for me! :)

posted on September 21, 2007 at 1:25 PM

susiedu wrote:

Padma, you & Tom both kill me with poor grammar. Gee whiz, you said "one of you are going to the finale, & one of you are going home." One, just one is going to the finale. Is going. Not are going. And one going home is one. One is going, not one are going. Two are going somewhere, ok, but one "is" going.

posted on September 21, 2007 at 7:45 PM

Jesse wrote:

What Hung says is true? Really? Is it true what he said to the judges about his dish that they didn't like a few episodes ago? Even Gail said that he thinks his cooking is great and she wants to tell him it's not. Top Chef is just that, Top Chef. I have never seen a chef work alone in the kitchen. A chef has to inspire people to work for and with them. Hung couldn't no matter how hard he tried. It's too bad Hung's cooking doesn't come up to what he thinks it does. His hors' dourves the other episode my 6 year old niece could do. Casey is the one to beat and Hung and the rest are no where near!

posted on September 21, 2007 at 9:42 PM

michael wrote:

Padma, thanks for talking about the show again in video form! :)

Anyways, I guess it's getting harder now and it's time to trim accordingly.

But first, I must say that when you get cocky on your video blog, it's a bit offputting. I am one to believe and trust in the opinions on the show about the food, but I also try and understand the pressure the contestants are under. I think Dale said it best, when he said, 'most of you can't, it's f'in hard', to paraphrase.

And yeah, I don't really get all the attention on Casey's name of her dish. Fine, it was incorrect. Ream her for it and move on. No biggie. It just looks silly on the show and on these blogs (Tom's too) when you Judges seem to hold on to some things that are not really related to the tasting of the foods.

Btw, what is with Dale and Hung looking different in some parts of their interviews during the show? Did they trim themselves after cooking, or were they talking about everything very post-show?

Thanks, michael

posted on September 22, 2007 at 2:09 AM

Sonya Brooks wrote:

Dear Padma; I read an article in parade magazine that you are a model? Are you planning on pursuing acting as well? Also, I was wondering what the mark is on your right arm? My husband thinks it is a scar from a fracture. I love top chef, I Hope Casey wins. Have you noticed how much she looks like Jennifer Anniston?

posted on September 22, 2007 at 6:04 PM

helencrump wrote:

Sexism does, indeed rein, from judge comments of Casey's attractiveness to Padma attire to nasty and unnecessary comment of knowing Padma likes alcohol (how do you know?) to girls like crepes.

So, why is Brian still there: didn't cook one dish in restaurant wars, invites all partygoers to "hors d'oeuvres are served" (what host or hostess does that??).

Hung keeps up with the piped salmon on cucumber. Ho-hum . . .

The team thing vascillates from week to week. Be a leader, be a team player. When Chef Tom asked Sara why she didn't shove forward with the dish she suggested, wouldn't she have been dubbed "not a team player?" I don't think there's much in the middle.

Vanilla milkshakes don't go with drinking all night!!

posted on September 22, 2007 at 6:31 PM

Christine Lane wrote:

The show was very interesting to say the lest. I found that Padma was nesty to some of the chiefs. although she was not the only one. I did' nt like the why the women said that her chicken was raw. I feel like it could have been said with a better tone. Everone must alway remember, that other people have feelins.
I find Hung to be a not so nice person, unlless he needs some help. When he makes a mistake he blames everone but his self.
Hung always pleases it safe so he can stay.

posted on September 24, 2007 at 1:51 PM

Pam E. wrote:

I think Hung has shown that he can be a team player when the challenge is a team effort. He did well in the late-night snack challenge and in the restaurant wars. I can see why he isn't as touchy-feely as the others. It's a competition people! Hung has his eye on the prize and the food to get him just that. As others have said, it will (or should) be down to Hung and Casey. Dale and Brian both need to go home. Brian's peasant pie was an embarrassing mess to present to some of the most renounced chefs in the world. What was he thinking? Dale is a fine cook, but not top chef. He has been inconsistent (i.e. forgetting to add the honey truffle sauce) a few times. Dale seems like the kind of cook who tries something out and then fine tunes the dish until it is perfect. Well, on TC you only get one shot - do it right the first time or pack your knives. That's what separates the cooks from the chefs.

posted on September 25, 2007 at 3:21 AM

lc wrote:

I am so enjoying this season! Even all the re-runs. The only thing I keep missing is the very first episode of season 1 - I missed it and Bravo doesn't include it in the re-runs. Maybe if enough people ask they will.
GO Casy! I'm OK with Hung winning, but I liked what Casy did over all better than Hung's dishes.

posted on September 26, 2007 at 12:38 PM

sophie jensen wrote:

I love this show, and the blogs, for their downright weirdness! For example, all the people who don't seem to know that French farmyards tend to have a supply of tough old roosters, which are very scarce in US markets. and the complaints about the cockiness and bad tempers of some of the chefs -- that's a given In most professional kitchens.
LOL! Keep up the comedy.

posted on September 26, 2007 at 2:34 PM

Bill wrote:

Is it just me or is this show getting a bit ridiculous, the judges don't pick anyone who isn't controversial. Padma is a joke in my opinon, she never seems to have an original thought on her own, but there you go. Reality TV, don't think so, this is stage TVE.

posted on September 26, 2007 at 10:17 PM

New York Diva wrote:

I am rooting for Hung. I think he is so misunderstood, and that's why the viewing audience voted for him to be the one to leave tonight.
He's dedicated, determined and focused. And let's not forget, TALENTED. So what, he's not touchy feely...not everyone is. You can tell that he studied his craft with a vengeance, and I'm sure it hurt his heart to hear Tom say "I don't see you in food". Wow. What a mean statement to make to someone who consistently puts his best foot forward as a chef!
Although the judges are supposed to critique and evaluate, that statement, to me, went a bit too far.
Go Hung! I hope you win! And if it's not him, it'll be Casey.
BTW, OMG, Casey does resemble Jennifer Anniston, but with a more refined nose!

posted on September 26, 2007 at 11:19 PM

Lanie wrote:

Why does everyone make this a popularity contest? Hung is without a doubt the most talented and knowledgeable chef there. A true professional who seems to have a genuine love and passion for food. He is amazing to watch, his skills and techniques are unrivaled. Like Stephen from season 1, Hung has been slammed for being arrogant. There is nothing wrong with arrogance when you can back it up and Hung brings it every week.

posted on September 27, 2007 at 12:23 AM

Chris Stanifer wrote:

Padma,

Thanks for hosting this episode. I loved it.

I really wish the people who comment on this blog would do a little research before blasting out invectives. From what I have read on this blog, Anthony's Blog and the rest, these are mainly a bunch of housewives and unemployed Shoe salesmen who have never worked in a Professional Kitchen, never studied culinary history, and...apparently...never bothered to check the bios or professional resumes or credentials of the Hosts.

There isn't a single judge or host on this show who does not have the "credentials" or the chops to be there. End of story.

And, quite honestly, I have yet to see Casey be "mistreated" or under-valued as a cook, simply because she's a woman. Sara was a woman, if you recall.... and she wasn't given any slack for it. Heck, it may turn out that Dale is a woman, and he's in the Top Three just like Casey.

Give it a rest, people. This is the modern age. We're not on a Witch Hunt anymore.

Chris

posted on September 27, 2007 at 11:36 AM

kelly wrote:

Did I see a spark between Padma and CJ? I was hoping so! Now that he's off the show I wonder if they can date?????

posted on September 27, 2007 at 1:40 PM

Keith wrote:

Padma,
The western outfit was great! As always, you looked marvelous!
It's time for Hung to pay for all of his belly aching about how the judges don't know what the hell they're talking about. After all, they've only been in the profession for more years than he's been alive and they're award winning recognized authorities, but how does that matter? It's time for him to pay for being a bull in a china closet. The knife weilding incident where he almost cut Casey for example; and for being so inconsiderate of everyone else, i.e. spilling things and just leaving them for others to step in and fall; or doing something like that right on camera and then denying it.
Surely a Top Chef , in addition to cooking talents, must possess people skills, right? Surely a Top Chef must be of a person of integrity and scruples and be considerate of other, right? If that's true, Casey will be the winner next week and Hung can blame everybody else for his failings. If none of those things count, then I guess we can crown Hung now.
I look forward to the finals program.

posted on September 27, 2007 at 2:48 PM

Alicia wrote:

Some of the judging choices have confused me this season. There is no way that Dale should be in the final 3 and Howie should have been gone weeks earlier. I realize Howie stirred things up and producers wanted to keep him for that purpose but I thought it was supposed to be about the food! I was utterly disgusted watching the sweat from his bald head drip into the dishes he prepared. Most disappointing was Tre's elimination. He was clearly one of the best from the start. I do believe that Casey and Hung belong in the finals. Despite how people feel about Hung on a personal level he is a very talented chef. I would've liked to see Casey, Hung and Tre in the final 3. I think that would have made for a far better finale.

posted on September 27, 2007 at 5:18 PM

shirley Morgan wrote:

I just finished watching season 1 for the first time. What a difference between season 1 and 2 and 3! If I'd have watched season 1 at the time it was broadcast I would never have bothered with the other two. The ones who critisize Padma are nuts. Yeah she "struts her stuff" but she has it so why not, She is SOOOOO much better than the host on season one contributed nothing but a pretty face! terrible. Anyway season 3 has been great. yeah, conflict between some of the contestants but not evil, mean agains each other to the judges as in season 1 ...horrible...Hope next year is as good as this year!

posted on September 27, 2007 at 5:28 PM

Monique wrote:

Go go HUNG! I'm rooting for you!

posted on September 27, 2007 at 5:34 PM

Gary D"Wells wrote:

I guess in a way I figured you would have Casey win. Hung, like his pal Marcell, is disliked by everyone in the kitchen.After watching the Season 1 and 2 also, (You have only ever had one TOP CHEF!) Harold is the man everyone with kitchen training, would be enthused to work with. Ilan, Sam and Tiffanny (THE BI*&*!) She is a poker player, but cannot affor to go to South Carolina! Dave was one of the most interesting,and a major team player. Hung probobly figured out, Casey,Brian,Cool Jerk and Dale all helped each other ,but acted like a little clique when It came to anyone else. Burn the little kids club!Howie should have been there with you!

posted on September 28, 2007 at 12:28 PM

Fred Lewis wrote:

Point Blank, Padma LIked CJ, Even though he should have been let go along time ago! Judging in this deal is ?

posted on September 28, 2007 at 12:33 PM

Adele wrote:

Why Sara M’s rare chicken made her eliminated but Casey’s undercooked and 'blue' elk was accepted? Do you think that food can be served? Did you accually finish Casey’s dish? Hung is the Top.

posted on September 28, 2007 at 12:44 PM

gary e. wrote:

howdy. sure was the best show to date this season. and i,m hoping casey is the winner.........

posted on September 28, 2007 at 6:09 PM

Cyndi wrote:

Padma,

Why don't you write like everyone else. You are an beautiful intelligent woman and shouldnt' allow yourself to be upstaged. Plus I have dialup and video doesn't work well for me. I don't think I am the only one left. Write your thoughts so that all of us can see what you have to say.

Thanks

posted on September 28, 2007 at 9:33 PM

sherri wrote:

I just found Top Chef about 3 weeks ago and it has me so interested that I allowed by TiVo to record repeats of Top Chef from Season 2. Well, what I learned is that Padma is at least interactive and expressive. I think the first host, Julie, was paying off a debt or divorcing the director, because she was horribly monotone, cold and uninvolved. Chef Tom provided more editorial, which was informative, but the contestants all expressed the same fears, egos, likes and dislikes. It's almost as if the good guy, the villian, the ego, the competitor and the gay one all get to select from a bunch of pre-printed comments and tape them in front of the camera. I love watching for the food presentations and for the guest judges but the rest is all just the same dish on a different day.

posted on September 28, 2007 at 10:12 PM

mary wrote:

been reading alot of negative stuff on the blogs about the judges... i think u (padma) chef q and the rset of the judges are fair and if some viewers just stopped and really listened to the judges they would understand your job tv show or not is an art . your descisions have been VERY VERY logical . keep up the great work hope everyone comes back for a great season next year......

posted on September 28, 2007 at 10:14 PM

John wrote:

Love the show,I'm always shocked to see who is asked to packed their knives. I'm a big Boudain fan, and read a couple of his books. I thought, he came across as a bit of a heavy in the airplane show. Oh well ,looking forward to the end, give me a shock.

posted on September 28, 2007 at 10:17 PM

Daniela wrote:

Hi Padma, ... be a little bit more upbeat!! Sometimes your voice makes me want to fall asleep. Food is excitement.

posted on September 29, 2007 at 1:10 PM

Jason wrote:

Padma Lakshmi is a very Beautiful food critic. But seriously what's up with Mrs. Rushdie's right arm? Is that a scar or a decoration?

posted on September 29, 2007 at 9:06 PM

angel wrote:

Hello! Padma,
What was the name of your cookbook? This elemination was a good one. The chefs look like they worked hard on this challange. Wonder what next week is going to be like?
If you could email me with name of cookbook date it comes out that would be great ,thank you!
Have a great week!
angel

posted on September 30, 2007 at 4:34 AM

Tanya wrote:

I'm dying for someone to style Padma. I heard her say that she dresses from her own closet. Everytime I watch the show she looks like she has the wardrobe of a junior high school girl, and the hair to match. She could use some help from Katie Lee Joel. Or maybe a total makeover from one of the guys from Queer Eye.

posted on September 30, 2007 at 12:41 PM

Celi wrote:

Hung is a creep and god forbid he wins. Most of his dishes were fish and traditional recipes. Nothing was very original, ever. It was sad to see Brian leave and his dish was one of the better dishes (padma even said so) and since he said that his best wasn't served - and the judges thought it was - they let him go - on a play of words. Brian should have never said that heis best had not been seen - maybe the panel would have kept him rather than letting him go on his play of words, I thought they were being judged on the dish not the words they used. Yes as a top chef you should decide what is on the plate (like what cheese to use) but some cheese is too strong and some people prefer it off! like myself I cannot have some cheese or I am ill. So do they prefer some people to be ill or not want to try the dish at all. He did recommend which cheese would set ff the dish.

As for the show in general it seems always Padma is bringing doom. It really stunk when they told them they were going to have a night on the town and made them dress up and bring them to a shack outside in which they had to cook. It just seemed a bit on the cruel side - and again stopping them from NY to cook in the airport when saying pack your bags your headed to NY - oh but wait not really one of you poor souls is gong to be left behind... did we forget to mention that before we told you NY. eesh! poor cast.

posted on October 1, 2007 at 2:48 AM

Josie wrote:

Weve all seen it. Hung does not play well with others. To be the executive chef in his own kitchen. He needs leadership, and grace in the kitchen when working. Toss the arrogance. Casey and Dale are amazing. I was so impressed with Dale when he went to plan B with the cauliflower dish. Both of these chefs deserve multitudes of praise.

Padma, I think you are a gracious host, knowledgable about the food served and compassionate when telling someone to "pack up their knives and go".
As a medical professional, I am curious about the rope- like scar. What happened? Keep up the great work!

posted on October 2, 2007 at 12:11 AM

Straight Talk wrote:

First off I would like to say that this show is great. Congraduation to the judges, staff, and show for winning many awards.

"Top Chef" really is about who could cook the best. If the contestant chefs came to the show for a personality contest, then they have tried out for the wrong show. They should have applied for the next tv star chef. Many people particularily like "Top Chef" because they want to see who has talent. The reality, however, is that many people begin to get caught up in personality. What they don't realize is 1) this is a competition and 2) this is a show. These are not necessarily indicative of real life work conditions- this is a contest that is viewed for national tv. Quite often opinions are formed from a few minutes of clips that had to be condensed from many hours of shootings.

Top Chef should be awarded to the most qualified chef regardless of gender. Gail appears to be very bias. In fact she validated this suspicion in her last blog. In my honest opinion, Gail should not be a judge because she really is not out to find the Top Chef. It is kind of interesting how the show for the first time will be announcing the winner live. I do suspect that the show want a female winner. Whatever the decision is, I respect the opnion of the judges. But please give an honest credible answer whatever the decision may be, because really the public is smart and undermining their intelligence is very obvious.

posted on October 2, 2007 at 4:19 PM

Theresa wrote:

Padma:
I'm still in the "dial up" world. This makes it nearly impossible for me to watch your videos. I'd love to hear what you think. Would it be possible to include a written version of your blog?
Thanks

posted on October 2, 2007 at 11:19 PM

Deborah Carter wrote:

I hope Casey wins. I love Dale but he still seems more like a cook rather than a chef--I would wish him all the best, just not the Top Chef banner. Casey is a great chef, one of the judges even said she's not a cook, she's a chef. She knows her stuff but doesn't go way out and do crazy things. And the main thing that sets her apart from the other two, especially Hung, is she works with heart and soul, always is willing to help the other chefs, does not openly criticize anyone. Now the totally heartless Hung. With him, there is no guessing, he has said it straight out--he doesn't care about anyone else, he is there for himself only. When criticized, he openly disagrees with the judges and is always ready to blame someone else for his shortcomings. He never, ever helps another chef. I think it will be a travesty and demean the title of Top Chef if Hung wins. I really want Casey to win, but would even be happy with Dale, so long as it's not hung.

posted on October 3, 2007 at 9:13 PM

Olympia Singh wrote:

Cassey deserved to win, regardless of tonights performance, she was out of her element. Her track record speaks volumes. The judges should of taken that into consideration before choosing hung. Cassey has come along away.

posted on October 3, 2007 at 11:19 PM

Kelly wrote:

Hung?! Seriously?! I don't think I'll ever watch Top Chef again.

posted on October 3, 2007 at 11:21 PM

Joe Ohio wrote:

Now that Hung has "won" hopefully he and Marcel will head off into the sunset.........never to be heard from again. This way these two can back stab each other to the end.

posted on October 3, 2007 at 11:25 PM

New York Diva wrote:

HUNG WINS! Congratulations, Hung!

I'm so happy for him....
he deserves it....!

posted on October 3, 2007 at 11:28 PM

Vicki wrote:

I can not understand how you can give an honour to such a person as Hung. You are just reinforcing that you can be a jerk and still get ahead. Shouldn't there be some personal responsibilty to how you treat others? So I guess if your a chef you can treat other poorly on your kitchen. technique is not everything and one challage does mean it will change. You did not reward guts you rewarded playing it safe. Life is about taking chances and putting your heart and soul into all that you do and taking chances. Obviously that was not refelcted on your final episode.

posted on October 3, 2007 at 11:30 PM

KC wrote:

I am so done with Top Chef. No next season for me. Hung has been a pitiful excuse for a human being throughout this season. And yet, you decided to overlook his obnoxious behavior and still award him the title of Top Chef. I understand that many great chefs have egos to deal with, but a minute amount of consideration for other human beings would be a good trait to consider. Come on--why not Dale? A great chef and a great person!

posted on October 3, 2007 at 11:30 PM

Mary Frances Andrews wrote:

Padma,
I am also still in the dial up world and sorry that I could not watch your videos. You are a lady of class and you do a great job on the show. I also adore some of the beautiful dresses you wear. I'm sure it is difficult to be the person to say "please pack your knives", and sometimes your sadness could be seen in your face which shows that you are a sweet heart. You seem to have a good sense of fair play, as in season two when Marcel was bullied you tried to comfort him. And your response to the shaved heads seemed appropriate. Hope you get to read this as I appreciate your efforts. Mary

posted on October 4, 2007 at 2:04 AM

Cafe Critics wrote:

Dale. we'll see you in Chicago and can't wait for your dishes to blow us away. You'll always be Top CHEF in our book.

Cafe Critics

posted on October 4, 2007 at 2:34 AM

cj wrote:

I think Gail needs to go-- next season get someone else. She does not strike me as a serious writer or chef, I have read her magazine and I don't think she is the one who should be at the judges table. I also don't think it was appropriate to have the loser, Brian at the table tasting the dishes during the judging. He may have skewed the results.

posted on October 4, 2007 at 2:48 AM

H Tran wrote:

Bravo make a great show, we enjoy wathching top chef show. It's imformative, interresting show. For those of us in food industry it's really a joy to watch your show. Keep up the good works

posted on October 5, 2007 at 12:45 PM

david wrote:

I am incredibly happy to see Hung win. He worked the hardest at it showed. It feels even better to see all these people that talk so badly about him and his talents, eat their words.

I am happy to watch a show that lives up to it's title.

P.S. Padma, I still found how you reacted to the bullying of Marcel, comforting.

posted on October 17, 2007 at 6:03 PM

karen grands wrote:

to olympia singh,

Let think about your comment abit! you said about casey: "regardless of tonights performance, she was out of her element. Her track record speaks volumes. The judges should of taken that into consideration before choosing hung. Cassey has come along away ". With such a disastrous performance on the final for casey and you still think she should have won, then what the hell is the point of the final if she screw up the final and still win? Have you ever think of that. Now to the point where you talk about her record. Just go to wikipedia and search for top chef and you will see the chart of who is doing better: Hung or casey!. Next, you said : "she have come along way." From where?

posted on October 17, 2007 at 8:32 PM

charlie machise wrote:

NAMASTAY, PADMA your the best . and for me watching you every show. is really great. as i did when you did Padmas Passport. a few years ago. ive enjoyed your 2 cook books very much also. will be looking forward to seeing you again in the next season shows. o.x.

posted on October 26, 2007 at 7:31 PM

Susan Meisel wrote:

Top Chef is a great show..particularly if you are interested in food.Why are you and Tom so condescending to the chefs when it is time for them"to pack their knives and go home" There has to be some way to speak so that ;yes it is their time to leave but not with the anger you seem to convey. It is awful for anyone to have to leave and there isn't anybody who wants to screw up and have to leave. Some of the elimination rounds have nothing to do with being a good chef in the settings they are used to. Padma you are gorgeous and I just wish you could be sweeter/nicer!! None of these people make it to the show unless they have the goods to be there..the tests are sometimes just over the top!!

posted on October 27, 2007 at 6:27 PM

charlie machise wrote:

PADMA it was great seeing you in person at novi, mi. book signing. you are diffently the most beautiful lady on this plant. but a thought , i didnt think of till i left. but wanted to say .with all these book signings across the country. hope you got your flu. shot, or should . with all the chance of getting it . and hope this note gets to you? thanks again for signing my books. charlie.

posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:24 PM

Wes wrote:

Hung, the guy who made an ice cream dish from cauliflower, tempura flakes, and tamarind-brown butter sauce won the top chef? I would have thrown up if I even took a bite of that dish and you name him top chef. That, and the fact he is a sniveling backstabbing little napolean.. wow, you guys really picked a winner. Padma rocks so I'll keep watching. maybe next season you'll learn to actually get judges that know what they are doing. lol, what a joke

posted on November 22, 2007 at 2:28 PM

VINCENT SWINEHART wrote:

i just wanted to say that Padmas great!! but what happened to the other host in the first episode????

posted on March 10, 2008 at 10:16 AM

debbie wrote:

padma, love season 4 so far! only 1 show but you got rid of the right person. she couldnt cook and she didnt have a personality at all... yuck.

andrew... hmmmm... 2 words --- classless and cocky. every word is the 'f' word and he thinks he is the greatest chef when obviously he isnt. confindence is 1 thing, but come on, he is ridiculous.

i couldnt wait for season 4 to start and it is awesome so far!

posted on March 13, 2008 at 9:30 PM

alicia wrote:

I can't believe someone who went to culinary school doesn't know how to cook sticky rice. I am american and love food from thailand. I learned how to fix it myself. You should use sweet rice soaked overnight or at least for 2 hours and then steam in a bamboo pot. I have traveled to a lot of places and maybe I'm wrong. But when I made thai food for my friends (who are very well traveled) they loved it No culinary school is neccesary 4 me

posted on November 12, 2008 at 10:34 PM