Bronsonman-a good friend of mine who knows good food ate at the Publican and raved about it. Next time I'm in Chicago that place and all of Bayless's restaurants are top on myh list.

I once read an interview with Jimmy Page where he basically said that when he's in the studio, he doesn't choose the most technically perfect guitar track to use, but rather the one that's most exciting. I think it is important to differentiate between creativity and technically accomplished. I agree with Sam Adams…

My wife will love the superpower comment-she's strangly freaked out by his facial hair.

Spike
What I found most intersting is that although Anita, Rick, and Hubert were all "nicer" that Chiraello, none of them wanted to work with Spike. Chefs may have different styles, but I think it shows that in the kitchen, they don't want someone questioning their authority.

Considering tht Chiraello was never going to let his team have any creative input, the knife skills test was probably the smartest thing he did.

I agree with you 100%. In the kitchen, the chef is akin to god, and his/her word is law. I think Micheal's leadership style left a lot to be desired, and he didn't get near enough out of his sous chefs (unlike Hubert and Rick), but he was entirely within his rights to be a demanding prick. I was glad when one of…

I'd like to point out that I don't have a personal distaste for veganism, just the assholes that hang around Zoe (she seemed pretty cool).

I have no problem with vegans
but I wouldn't have minded giving each and everyone of those insuffurable fucks a punch in the face. Zoe seemed ok, but her hanger-on friends that oozed hipster douchbaggery just drove me crazy. Don't complain about food not tasting good when you won't allow the chef to use FOOD THAT…

I guess I'm amazed that Noel didn't use that as part of the headline.

I think you're right, and no suprises here. We knew from the earlier rounds that all three of these chefs would be front runners (and therefore worthy of the title of "Top Chef, Master")

I actually liked the original movie
I recall watching it in elementary school and it was the first time I was exposed to darker themes in cartoons. It is still one of my favorite animated movies for just that reason, and am hoping the remake is even better.

double entendre, anyone?
I enjoyed Waxman's comment about Art taking up the rear or something like that.

Yeah, I was surprised that everyone was shocked about the whole pasta/egg combo. You don't need to get Asian to have that-carbonara anyone?

My money's on Keller as well, that guy seems unflappable, and some of his dishes in his round were really creative coming from a kitchen, never mind a dorm room!

You're right on about Ludo-"The most famous chef of Mexican cuisine in America is making tacos, one of the most ubiquitious stret foods, and therefore is copying me." I'm sorry, begin competative and wanting to win is one thing, being a dick is something else, completely, especially when you should be…

Wasn't a big fan of him in the show, but that clip is kick-ass and I am now bummed that he didn't make it further.

More tension, less fun
I always assumed the appeal of most reality shows, including a good one like this, is the amount of tension that exists among competitors. Last week the four dudes seemed like they were having a good time and shooting the shit. This week the chef's seemed to be having less fun, and it actually…

The real problem is that a perfect judge does exist (Bourdain), and we'll always be comparing all the other judges to him.

I had really high expectations for Choke, and was slightly disapointed. Definitely good, however, and Rockwell as stellar as always.

Looks promising
Kudso to Bravo for assembling some top-flight talent. When you're rolling with James Beard award winners, you know your getting the best of the best.