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- Burning Questions
- Michael Voltaggio: Here to Compete
- Michael Voltaggio elaborates on his feelings about Charlie Palmer ... and has some harsh words for Tyler Florence.
Bravotv.com: Charlie Palmer as Guest Judge: What was that like for you?
I have a lot of respect for Charlie so I was happy to hear his critique. He is a real cook at heart unlike past judges like Tyler Florence, who just plays one on TV.
Bravotv.com: Your brother said he thinks you think Charlie doesn’t like you. Is that true? What makes you think that?
I never said that. I only said that Bryan is his favorite. Kind of like kids jealous of a parent, I guess.
Bravotv.com: Pigs and pinot — how comfortable are you with pairing? Why did you choose the pinot you did? (For those viewers who might not understand why Charlie said he was surprised it didn’t go earlier.) Why did you shake your head when you saw your brother’s choice?
I love this concept. I hosted the first ever Pigs and Pinot event with Charlie. I was happy with my Pinot. It also showed that some of the others didn't know too much about Pinot. Bryan chose Rocchioli, which happens to be one of Charlie's favorite Pinots. Obvious selection if you know Chef Palmer.
Bravotv.com: Everyone is just sooo anti-Robin at this point, and there is even some tension between you two. What was your relationship like with her?
I don't really get caught up in the relationships. I do feel that some come to compete to win, and some come for TV. She can't actually be serious as a competitor, which means another great cook out there may have lost his or her shot at the TC title.
Bravotv.com: You say that your food is a little more risky than your brother’s — do you think his food suffers for it?
Food is an expression of a cook's soul. Every person here has a distinct style that resembles his or her personality in some way. At the end it just has to taste good and Bryan's food always does.
Bravotv.com: You said you know exactly what buttons to push with Bryan and Kevin thinks you manipulate him — do you think you did this in this competition?
No, it's a cooking competition not a mental game. I think none of the serious competitors have time or interests to play games.
- 12/10/2009 - 3:04pm
- ML
I was SO thrilled that Michael won...he was clearly the most creative and talented chef this season, and that's saying a LOT! I do feel that Kevin was judged on the last episode alone, while the brothers were judged based on their performance over the entire season, which wasn't fair. If Kevin had been judged based on the season, given all of his wins, he would have taken the gold. I don't think Michael was "an ass," like some other bloggers do...remember that he wanted to split his $10K elimination prize with his team members. I didn't see anyone else doing that kind of thing! Go Michael! Hope to visit your restaurant someday!
- 11/15/2009 - 12:21pm
- JoanneS
My favorite by far is Kevin. He not only cooks well, but shows grace and a nonjudgmental attitude towards his fellow competitors. Robin would not have made it onto the show if she hadn't been a talented chef in her own right. Perhaps you are not a fan of hers, but is it your place to second guess those that chose her as a contestant? Instead of competing and insulting others' skills, maybe you should have a show of your own where you can be judge. Then, you can decide who stays and who goes.
- 11/14/2009 - 11:59am
- Al Cushing
Micheal,
Was pouting like a petulant child part of your second year apprenticeship as well? A true mark of one that is not worthy is making light of others accomplishments. Face it, you got outcooked in the vegetarian challenge. I have not seen the breakfast in bed episode as it has not aired here in Canada yet, however it appears you did win the elimination challenge on that episode. I highly doubt that any of your competitors were shown sullen faced and complaining that you won a challenge. Hopefully a challenge win will give you the humility that makes one a true champion. To find an example of that, take a page from Kevin, a true class act.
- 11/12/2009 - 5:50pm
- 3D
Under pressure, our personality flaws come center-stage. Michael's negatives are equal to his culinary genius. It was good to read Kevin's comments about agreeing to disagree on the subject.
- 11/10/2009 - 9:28pm
- Vei
I think your very talented in your domain; but are you equally talented when the odds are against you? I would love to see your creative culinary abilities in an everyday , hectic hell kitchen like the one I own.I'll see you in San Juan.P.R when your ready for some real competition.(no hard feelings when you loose to a 29 year old girl.) Anyway good luck in the competition.
- 11/04/2009 - 9:47pm
- greg m
sorry chef I believe kevin g. is the best.He has the best overall attitude with a natural love for cooking.He is very consistent and quite confident in his abilities. He brings his skills to the table.However u are no slouch in the kitchen.Please don't trash people anymore.It doesn't become u. Good luck .....
- 11/04/2009 - 9:31pm
- Steph C
I think it's pretty obvious that Michael and Bryan are two of the best chefs on this season. That being said, I think it's also pretty obvious that Robin has gotten extremely lucky in some of these eliminations. I think it was a crime that Ash got eliminated this round! I think both Robin's and Lauriene's dishes were worse. How can you say someone's dish tastes like cat food and then eliminate someone else???? She didn't even properly make a rillette- Chef Palmer had to tell her how to cook one. I think Chef Colicchio was more disappointed that Ash was second guessing himself than in his food. I realize that Ash would probably not have made it to the end (no offense- I love you!), but come on!!! Robin has been way out of her league for basically the entirety of this show. Anyway, I love you Michael! Good luck!
- 10/29/2009 - 12:00am
- amera11
I think you are a talented chef. However, to state that someone does not deserve to be there is not your call. I think that some of the younger chefs should be embarrassed that they are bulling Robin. She may be quirky but she does not derserve the disrespect that you all are displaying toward her. This is not junior high with cliques teaming up against one person it's a cooking competition.
- 10/28/2009 - 11:42pm
- PestoPat
I get the brothers confused, which is unfortunate. I think they're both really talented, but think they look so much alike and act so much alike that it's hard to tell the difference sometimes. It's pretty amazing that they're obviously so talented and so consistently in the top of quickfires and eliminations. They are among the best, with Kevin and (hopefully) Jennifer. I will say that watching the intense sibling competition has helped me 'get' the sibling rivalry my own kids exhibit with each other. I hope Mrs. V., Bryan and Michael's mom is managing all of this ok. I have a sense that her heart may be breaking sometimes.
- 10/28/2009 - 6:48pm
- Karla K.
Okay Michael Voltaggio why are you so HOT!!!
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