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Padma sent in another of her famous video blogs last night! And we're pleased as punch to get her take on the episode. To watch the video blog in its entirety, go here.
But that's not all! Our own supermodel gourmet also honored us by stopping by the live online "Top Chef" After-show and shared some juicy bits on whether she has ever been attracted to Tom, what her favorite clothing lines are, and how she got her start in the world of food. To see the episode, including a call from Padma's mother, click here.
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We took our camera and caught up with Padma Lakshmi to ask her about the latest Top Chef episode, what she REALLY likes for breakfast, and her feelings on airplane food. She never fails to disappoint, that Padma.
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After a few weeks rest, our own Padma Lakshmi is back on the blog board here at Bravotv.com. And she's returns even better than before. This week begins the era of "Padma's Video Blog!"
Watch as Padma gives her take on this week's episode, her favorite flavors, and Howie's sweating here.
]]>Many 'Top Chef' fans posted comments this week, questioning Ms. Strong's experience and credentials as a food critic and blogger. Though we've been reading her for years, it seems that many readers were taken by surprise when reading her review of the restaurants featured on last week's episode. We've been following these developments closely, and thought we'd pass along an exchange Andrea had with one viewer, Tina, that may shed some light on the subject.
Dear Ms. Strong:
I am a devoted TC fan, and I just posted on your TC blog. The gist of my post questioned your authority. But, after reading "The Long Story," I stand corrected and apologize. You have a wonderful story, and as a newly admitted attorney, I am inspired by your passion and heart. Perhaps TC could put some of your bio before your blog? Padma did you...]]>
Bravotv.com is pleased to have Andrea Strong of The Strong Buzz guest blog for us this week. So please enjoy her expert eyewitness review of both restaurants featured in this week's episode of Top Chef, "Restaurant Wars".
Restaurant Garage
Naming a restaurant is sort of like naming a child. It’s not something to be taken lightly. In fact, other than hiring your chef, it may be the most important decision any restaurateur makes. It will become your identity, your signature, and the word (or words) that will most closely be associated with your restaurant. So it’s rather important to use a word or term that encompasses what your vision of your restaurant might be. That’s why I was so perplexed by the fact that this team of chefs decided to name their self-proclaimed American bistro Restaurant Garage. I don’t know about you, but the idea of dining in a garage is not...]]>
Padma graciously asked me to guest blog for her. So I said, “sure, why not?” I had such a wonderful time being a guest judge on Top Chef that I want to, foremost, thank the folks at Bravo, Magical Elves, Tom, Padma, Gail and Ted. I want to congratulate them on their well-deserved Emmy nomination.
I have been a fan of Tom’s work since I trailed at his three star NYC restaurant Mondrian about 15 years ago. As far as I am concerned, any work with Tom is work to be proud of. I met Padma 7 years ago at a photo shoot; lovely then, lovely now. Ted and I are friends from the Bravo/NBC world and Gail is a new friend.
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I agreed to appear on Top Chef. It’s a thinking person's reality show about cooking that transcends both reality television and...]]>
Editor's Note: Bravotv.com is pleased to announce that Barton G. Weiss, founder and president of Barton G., will be blogging for the rest of the season. Come back every week to get his respected expert opinion on exactly what you're seeing.
Last week I confessed that I hadn’t been a religious follower of Top Chef. Since I have been invited to be a guest blogger for the remainder of the season, it’s time to reveal that my musings about the episode in which I appeared as a guest judge was my first blog. Ever. Imagine my surprise when Bravotv.com asked me to continue weighing in about the show!
So, I have been glued to the set two Wednesday nights in a row, a record for me for any show. And, I’m getting hooked, partly because I feel I know the contestants having met them and...]]>
While Padma continues her break from blogging, we'd like to remind you that Harold Dieterle and Gail Simmons have each sent in some really incredible blogs this week.
In the meantime, we asked Kristina Lilley, one of the lovely ladies of Telemundo to fill in for Padma this week. Here's her take on the episode:
I really enjoyed being a guest on Top Chef Miami. It was truly a great experience. The hosts listened attentively to our suggestions and comments regarding the Latin food and the cultural aspect of cooking a Latin American meal. The chefs did a wonderful job despite the pressure and stress of the competition.
I was surprised at the concept the chefs had of Latin food. They did not step outside the stereotypical spicy Latin food and they did not embrace the diversity of ingredients and dishes Latin American countries have to offer. The producers...]]>
We got an email this morning from Padma that read:
"Due to personal reasons, I will be taking some time off from my blog. I want to thank all of you who have left messages of support for me."
We at Bravotv.com were happy to oblige, but thought we'd put together this photo gallery of her, to tide you over. Enjoy the gallery, and if you'd like to leave a message of support, please feel free.
In the meantime, Ted has written in with a great blog about lobsters and his take on the episode. You can check out Gail's weekly blog (a real trooper that Gail -- writing about an episode she wasn't even in). Lee Anne Wong, as always, has delivered her usual blend of zest and wit.
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The Quickfire Challenge with guest judge Alfred Portale, chef and owner of Gotham Bar and Grill, was a simple challenge using scallops, crayfish, and conch. The contestants had to catch and scoop out shellfish in 30 seconds. I loved the dynamism that this challenge brought out in all the chefs. It was fun to see them try to scoop out as much shellfish as possible, and I’m glad to report that the women hefted out just as much loot from the tank as their male counterparts...and even more in Tre’s case.
Shelling the fish, however, was an issue for Micah, who seemed to have no idea how to release the fish from their tough outer shells. Her conch salad was a failure because it lacked fish due to the fact that she probably could not shell enough in time, and the flavors just weren’t there.
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CJ’s pan-roasted...]]>
