NEXT: Will Bev get the last laugh? I think of writing about television as the start of a conversation, and I value your contributions to that conversation. She talked about the pressure of taking a good chef down with her if she screwed up the dish. The drama is served extra hot on Bravo's "Top Chef: Texas Reunion Special." Bravo executive and Watch What Happens: Live host Andy Cohen talks to Season 9's cheftestants and judges -- host Padma . His bacon three ways incorporated a smorgasbord of ingredients that shouldnt be combined, like bacon fat, blackberries, chorizo, mushrooms, clams, and others. That wasnt the most disturbing moment of the night, though: We also learned that Sarah has teary orgasms. Thanks, Bravo. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. One member from the losing team was eligible for elimination. Im excited for my career and excited about being the new Sarah, really finding what Sarahs cooking is. Teamwork reigns supreme. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. Go, Loren. Andy pushed her: You were there.. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Gross, Heather. Dakota with her lamb, which I saw coming. But last night we got a disturbing glimpse at his misspent youth: Before he found his way to culinary school, he sold weed and was too lazy to rid his nasty apartment of dog doodie. The three ladies had to make a dish using cactus, a tricky, slimy ingredient. Sarah chooses Nyesha (master of sauce-making), Heather, Grayson, and - get this - Tyler, the young whipper-snapper. It truly was harad for both of them to take, but mostly for Dakota. I was at a loss except for this: Yams carved as Jesus foster dad Joseph, holding hands, linking the world in a sweet potato fence of goodness. Did you really feel either way at that point, which way it was going to go?SG: Absolutely, and I think he did too. I dont get it and dont want to) over the prospect of getting eliminated in his hometown. So what exactly was the deal between the two of them? God, I hope Nyesha creams Heather in Last Chance Kitchen. So lets parse that, shall we? Elimination Challenge: Each chef prepared a dish inspired by the 2012 gothic film adaptation of the "Snow White" fairy tale, Snow White and the Huntsman. Beverly ultimately said, That was hurtful, but Im at peace with whatever happened because I think they respect me; I think Ive earned the respect. Gail Simmons had the final word, saying, I dont think that many people would handle what you were put through and those emotions with as much grace as you did.. Beverly impressed with a non-Asian take that, sour-faced Heather! It was a nice reward for all the hard work and the amount of risks that I took for them. The winner received immunity and $5,000. Duck from Heather and Beverly. The winning team received $10,000. The worst season of Top Chef since that smug bully Illan Hall won concluded last night with a reunion, which started with a surprising revelation: After losing to Paul Qui, Sarah Grueneberg told chef and judge Emeril Lagasse to fuck off. While reunions usually end with the revelation of the fan favorite, Andy Cohen obnoxiously deferred that to his obnoxious show, where it was revealed Malibu Chris Crarys obnoxious campaign to win had paid off. Elimination Challenge: The chefs catered a "fire and ice"-themed event, where they prepared a dish and cocktail that incorporated a hot and cold element. I think Andy realized Heather is a lost cause. [1] In the season finale, Paul Qui was declared the winner over runner-up Sarah Grueneberg. In honor of hashtags, everyone had to incorporate a hash into their dish. The reunion should be interesting. Maybe Heather is a rational person in real life, but when this competition gets tough, she seems to throw reason out the window maybe blaming someone else is just too irresistible. The tiny kitchen was about 150 degrees and the chefs are vying for space in an already emotional clusterf---ed space. Having said that, the pairings really heightened the drama this was the first truly riveting episode of this season. Tim Love is onto this purity of life style, and says it's like being at the beach. Get reality TV news, reviews, and recommendations in your inbox every week. The winner received a choice between either a Toyota Prius V or an automatic pass into the finals. Qualifying Challenge: The first group of chefs created a feast with an entire pig, which had only been partially butchered. I just wanted to really push my self, show things I learned in Texas. Nyesha: Coconut & Lime Tart with Coconut, Beverly: Seared Black Drum with Oranges, Fennel & Black Olives, Beverly: Grilled Lamb Chop with Parsnips, Curry, Radicchio & White Anchovy Vinaigrette, Chris J.: Grilled Lamb Chop with Sweet Pure, Radicchio Salad with Pancetta, Pine Nuts & Apple, Beverly: Red Snapper in Coconut Broth Infusion with Lemongrass, Ginger, Thai Basil & Cilantro, Grayson: Bacon Seared Scallop with Cherry & Champagne Grapes Gastrique, Pistachio & Tarragon, This page was last edited on 14 February 2023, at 09:11. When caught in casual banter its like shes pulling up the Daisy Dukes and getting her apron on. The reunion also focused on the bullying of Beverly, who Andy Cohen called controversial, but thats not even remotely possible. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Its the safest move you can make because everyone loves bacon, and everyone loves talking about how much they love bacon. The finalists chose their sous chefs by tasting the dishes that they had prepared, without prior knowledge of who prepared each dish. I think that every cuisine is equal. Chris Jones chicken was too dry, and Tim thought Sarah undercooked her risotto. All the previously ousted chefs came out to help Tom with the judging. Sarah from Texas is the absolutel worst. Cook and pair with a Don Julio selection. Nyesha is expressing some annoyance with Heather, which is the chorus of this episode. And then I worked with Bill Kim whos an amazing Korean chef here, and we staged at his restaurant and he took me to the Japanese market, Korean market, and the Vietnamese market to show me the differences. We wait at the table while Heather berates He lives in Kentucky. But worse than the albumin was the overpowering dill, according to Emeril Id almost forgot he was a permanent judge this season! Nothing risky, but given their team dynamic I am surprised they were able to get anything out at all. It turned out she was just being a perfectionist, and from the sounds of it, she and Paul created a solid second-place dish. I feel like the whole campaign was more evidence of Malibu Chris vanity than his likeability. They had 30 minutes to shop, then two hours the next day to cook and serve their meals to the judges at the Driskill Hotel in Austin. Account. The members of the losing team then competed against one another to rework their losing chili into a winning dish. The logic of Heather throwing Beverly under the bus at the Judges' Table will only ever make sense to her. That instrument, yes, I called her voice an instrument, can sure take a beating.). The chefs had to prepare a dish to compliment a tequila of their choosing. And I talked to a lot of the guests that night and none of them said anything about it so I think he was the only one who got it. And hopefully more chefs like Chiarello and Montuano and myself can push that. The winner of each challenge received $10,000 and the right to move on in the competition. Top Chef Texas, Week 7: What's Your Damage, Heather? NEXT: Heather vs. Bev: The rivalry continues, and my loyalties are fluctuating. I butchered fish for two days straight. She seems to be moving quickly in her smoked oyster quest, and I like the sound of the dish. Breaking down around the luxo digs. Beverly Kim is a James Beard Award -winning chef and restaurateur who was a contestant on Top Chef in 2011 and co-owns the Michelin -starred Parachute in Chicago. I love Nyeshas professionalism. I cant un-know that. The competitors knew there would be potential for tempers flaring. Do you know who worked very hard to raise money for a not-so-good cause? Man is cleaning up this season. Five-spice duck breast, creamy polenta, and pickled cherries. A tortilla fence, sure. Doug Adams was eliminated in Episode 10, but returned from Last Chance Kitchen. Get a VIP pass to never-before-seen content, exclusive sweepstakes, and much more! Sarah said, I would hope that people will not put personal relationships in the middle of judging, but karmas a bitch. That sounded vaguely like a threat. My powers of reasoning tell me Beverly would have been happy to receive Sriracha sauce. The chefs were only allowed to go through the Top Chef kitchen once to gather all necessary ingredients and equipment. I believe pop culture can both entertain and affect us, and so reality blurred's goal is to amplify the best and hold the worst accountable. Learn more. Top Chef season 13 finale recap: The winner is Top Chef recap: Back Where It All Started, Top Chef California premiere recap: Stop the Presses, 'Top Chef' recap: 'Getting Prickly in Mexico', Top Chef recap: 'The Final Battle of Beantown'. Good riddance. Heather refused to apologize for her comment about Beverlys work ethic. I think deep down inside I always knew it would be Paul, but when I heard the judges feedback I got really nicely surprised. There is no whispering when youre miked. 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