Bravotv.com: OK, cook the meal of your life: What was the inspiration behind each dish?
Talk about pressure! I'm not sure any chef alive can cook the "meal of his/her life" in such a short amount of time, but I tried my best. I was inspired by the ingredients. I cooked a meal that I would want to eat. It was a combination of ingredients, cooking techniques, and flavor profiles that I love. It was the first time all season I felt like I was really cooking my own food. I was very happy with each dish.
Bravotv.com: Did you know before you came what you would cook?
No way! I learned from watching the show that you NEVER get to do exactly what you want. Of course I have some signature dishes I was hoping to present, but I never had my heart [set] on any particular one. My mind was clear until I saw what food was there and how much time we had.
Bravotv.com: Of course there was a twist (there always is), but did you think Stefan would have cooked the alligator so well?
I am not surprised at all that he rose to the challenge. Stefan is an amazing chef and we both know the only real advantage I have on him — my looks! That's for you buddy! Seriously, I respect him a lot. I know it looks like we can't stand each other, but I consider him a good friend and I look forward to hanging out with him soon. As long as we don't have to compete against each other, we will never have harsh words again.
Bravotv.com: Were you happy you got Richard to help you? How much influence did he have on the meal?
Richard was amazing. He is the real deal, one of the best chefs this show (or any) have seen. Richard never tried to make the food his own, he just supported my vision. He had some useful advise when it came to plating and service, and I wouldn't have been able to do so many things if he hadn't been there. His speed, professionalism, and his humility were exactly what I needed. THANK YOU RICHARD!
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Hosea,
I am so Proud of You of Winning the Top Chef.. Season 5 was the best show ever.. Don't listen to the bad Critics on here. Be proud of what YOu have Accomplished. Father is so proud of You.. I just hope that You are helping out people with Cancer and that You are taking care of your Health.I just was not amused with the affair you where having on Live Tv. What where You thinking of? but then You are so Cute and easy to get along With. But atleast You knew Your Mistakes ands Its hard Especially being stuck in a Place for a month or so. So dont feel bad.k. Congrats.. Luv your Dimples by the way.. ;-)
I am disgusted with the result. The producers must rename the shoo to: "Top Meal". And there is no need for 14 episodes. They should only make one episode and name top chef who ever wins it. STEFAN IS THE TOP CHEF
This comment is directed to Pat from 4/16 and anyone else that says they would never go eat in Hosea' restaurant- You all are stupid and have know business blogging nor going out to eat for that matter especially the clown that said he might be employee of the month at McDonalds!!! I am pretty sure none of you ever worked in a restaurant let alone a kitchen, and if you really watched he seemed to always be the top 3-4 in everything consistently, and if you can make a Gumbo that impresses Emeril you must be doing something right!!
Also his restaurant in Boulder is very popular and very good - so until any of you wanna be Home Chefs want to break down a Monkfish or even a Sardine or ever make it to Colorado just zip it, by the way I love Carla and her passion but the girl just can't close
I love Hosea! I'm thrilled that he won and he's totally cute. I'd love to go to Colorado and say hi ;)
I love Top Chef and have been downloading the Series as they become available. Season 4 was terrific. The chefs had no help the last day because the judges wanted them to make sure they "lived or died by their own hand". I just downloaded Season 5 and I find it so difficult to watch. The only elimination challenge Hosea won was when all cheftestants helped him after his meat went bad.
Watching "Down on the Farm" again was painful. It was so clear that Hosea and Leah were letting Arianne hang herself. In the Episode called "The Last Supper", Susan Ungaro did like the meal Hosea made especially for her, but she did say it was not her idea of Shrimp Scampi.
When I watched the Finale on TV, the minute Hosea was chosen as Top Chef my first thought was that he won because he had Richard Blais helping him. I still think so. I just would not go into a restaurant owned by Hosea. He never proved that he could cook amazing food on his own.
Congrats!
Was it just me or the finale absolutely anticlimactic?
Hosea though I liked him personally did not deserve to be top chef for one simple reason:
When he presented his dish to the most dignified of judges Jacques Pepin, Wylie Dufresne, Marcus Samuelsson and Lidia Bastianich for a “Last Supper”–themed episode. “ He said "I'm not trying to kiss your butts,... etc" My goD If a waitress/waiter had said that to me in a nice restaurant ( excluding maybe a thruway fast food joint, where there was no other food possible)I would have demanded my money back and insisted a free meal as a GOOD restaurant. He was serving renowned chefs and mature respectable professionals.
Leave the potty mouth in the kitchen Hosea!!!!
Act like a man not a dumb kid.
Congrats!!!! Everyone in Taos was rooting for you? Were all proud a Taoseno is Top Chef. Now were all waiting for your recipes for red and green chile enchiladas.
COngratulations to Hosea. Richard pulled it off for you by cooperating.
Congrats Hosea!!! I'm glad you whooped that arrogant euoro's rear-end! HAHA! This season was just as great as all the previous and cannot wait for the next one to begin. Top Chef is one of the best shows on TV and continues to amaze me. The only thing that really made me angry this season was the ending/winner announcement....they didn't have the champagne party w/the families there! :-( I really wish they included it as they have in the past. I did enjoy the few episodes which were extended 15 minutes longer. :-) Once again...GREAT SEASON...GREAT JOB HOSEA!!! TOP CHEF RULES!!!
im super happy you won, you did the absolute best!
Saw you on "Martha Stewart" yesterday. You did a great job and your dish, Payaya (sp.?), looked great. I hope you post the recipe because I'd love to make that for company. My daughter in law is Cuban and we had that at a visit to her parent's house and it was delicious..
I was very disappointed that Hosea won, I just felt with his overall performance during the show he clearly was not the best chef. I understand now though that it is the meal you make during each challenge that is the factor and nothing before makes a difference. Its a shame because with his continually rubbing sweat off his head with his hands was really bothersome for me as he repeatedly demonstrated bad kitchen habits.
I think this was the best season so far...everyone for the most part seemed like normal people who actually tried to help each other out within reason.I think that was the problem if any they all got along well so they tried to create controversy/drama for tv...Otherwise show was good,didn't expect hosea to win but we aren't tasting the food so hard to say.
Hosea- congrats- I had a feeling it would be you from early on. I really like Fabio and Carla and think that they are very good chefs. I plan to try your Paella recipe after seeing you make it, altho I will need to make some adjustments since I am allergic to most shellfish. Congats on a job well done .....
Chef Tom
Why dont you do show with Hosea and Sam who sould have won but you licked him off for doing a high end salad You said so lets see that. I put my $$$ on SAM. Sam if you are reading this look him up
Frank
Well, I just read some of the comments. Wow! A little bit on the passionate side! Some true foodies out there! I can understand all of the comments, ie. changing the rules, moving Padma out, feeling Hosea was not the real winner. Well, the reason we watch Top Chef is to see what happens next. Every year we can count on it not going our way. That said, in that way it is always a surprise to see who comes out ON TOP! I like the idea of points awarded for winning and adding them up, etc. But that show is on the FOOD network and its great but this is more of a survivor strategy type format.
I liked what Hosea said about the cutting of 90% and showing the 10%. Well, this is how I have seen all reality shows work. For example I think the gal from New Jersey was good. She was winning consistently, it only takes the one time. and you're out, just like real life. I see it happen all of the time. Again, It's life, baby! Congrats once again to Hosea, Stephan, Carla and Fabio for making it to the end. You were all great! I hope we see all of you again on Bravo and at your restaurants! Foodie bloggers: See ya all next season!
The only title Josea deserve is Employee of the Month in McDonnalds where he rather belong..
Jamie and Carla were my favorites, but it just goes to show sometimes slow and steady wins the race...Congratulations Hosea - don't listen to all the negativity - you can't please everybody!
Hosea, Leah is very beautiful and charming girl. You are lucky man! I wish you both everything the best!
I have nothing against Hosea winning. Congrats...but I just am curious on how the chefs are judged. When they told Ariane (sp)? she had to leave, I was curious to know what it's based on. She said she didn't know how to carve the lamb..hosea said he did. Why didn't hosea take it over and give her something else to do. Yet the judges don't look at it that way. She tried and it didn't work. But at least she tried. But Hosea was kept. Shouldn't he have been the one to go, since he knew how to carve. I still think he should have given her some other duty.
Hosea, Congrats!! Your skills are hot and your personality on the show supercute!! I would have laid my lips on you too....:OP Lucky Leah
I have watched every season since Top Chef aired and I must agree that this season's of chefs were definately lacking creativity, imagination and just plain ordinary dishes. I believe every chef this season had at least one good dish but nothing that would have givin them the title of Top Chef. The best episode was the creole/cajun cooking which is something that I love to cook and know something about and those chefs rocked.
Emeril Lagasse as your guest judge was the most gracious of all your guest judges. I felt he made every chef still competing a winner and encouraged and complimented each and everyone of them. I hope to see more of Emeril in future episodes.
Congrats Hosea on your win!! Your final meals were the best of the 3 contenders but I also felt that if Carla had cooked her way instead of opting for Casey's suggestions the title of Top Chef would have gone to her. Stephan your final challange meals were the worst that I had seen you cook of this season of Top Chef.
I look forward to next season, but I do hope that you have a better crew of chefs that can make your food challanges really rock.......
Congrats, Hosea...for "beating" Stefan. You must be really proud of yourself.
Thanks, Casey for appearing again on TC.
Congrats, Hosea...for "beating" Stefan. You must be really proud of yourself.
Thanks, Casey for appearing again on TC.
It's OVER. people.. Why is everyone so mean to Hosea? Complain to the network/judges.. He won.. that's it. You are not going to change the outcome. You are just being mean to a guy who competed, did his best, and won the $$$. The others won as well. Carla won the car/Superbowl tickets and hearts of all, Stefan won the chance to work with and travel with Chef Ripert, and Fabio won the $$ Fan Favorite money.. They ALL , all former chefs from episode one on...won fame/fortune and notoriety for their future endeavors in the restaurant business. Be happy for them. Look forward to next season. The challenges/venues/guest judges got better each episode this season, when it started out as rather boring, so, lets' see what happens next season? If you all complain/threaten not to watch, this show ill go the way of "Project Runway".. They'll take it off or to another network and leave Bravo fans to watch the rest of the awful reality shows, like "Millionaire" or the Modeling/Hair shows, etc.
Hosea deserved to win and I personally adore him. I would be so disappointed if he focused on a relationship with Leah. I'm sure she is a nice gal, but she is just a flirt and she would play him into a fool. The sky is the limit Hosea and focus on your life and good things will follow. Good luck to your family.
While I'm disappointed that Hosea won (sorry guy, it must really blow to read all this) - the other's did make some signifigant mistakes.
I personally thought Jamie was the best (Jamie, why did you insult the quest judge Why? Why!?! WHY?) after her I liked Carla; but if you're a "Top Chef" you don't let yourself get pushed around by someone who is not as good as you are. You don't let yourself get pushed around, period.
I think Carla is extremely adept at holding her own in a peaceful and firm way. But she didn't do that. Letting someone else take the lead on her potential win was her fault alone and I think she knows that.
Carla, good luck! You're a wonderful, lovely person!
sorry but i am very disappointed!!
he's just lucky.
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I loved this season. We tried two of Jamie's recipes and one that Fabio demonstrated on the Ellen Degeneres show this week. It was terrific. Next food item to try is to make Carla's pastry.
Of all of the contestants, I thought Hosea delivered most consistantly under the constraints of Reality TV.
I would eat in any of the remaining eight contestants restaurants anytime just to see what they are really about. Carla has a great attitude and I wish her all the best. Stephan seems like a talented, innovative chef but his verbal output works against him.
Wow! Such negativity here! But you know what they say about opinions. Personally, I enjoyed this season tremendously and am already looking forward to Season 6.
Keep up the good work, TC, and congrats to Hosea and all the finalists - I'd love to eat in your restaurants someday!!
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