Lets get one thing straight: Nyesha is total pro. So sad because they are both strong. Other notable moments: the Mediocre Chef trailer, which actually kind of rang true this season; Chris Jones non-top-knotted hair (he resembled Amy Farrah Fowler a bit); Graysons fondness for vulgarity (the sex in the mouth quote was apparently one of the tamer things she said); and the high price tag on Hughs Hughnibrow. Bravo Insider is your VIP pass to never-before-seen content, exclusive giveaways, and so much more. Tom, Padma, and Gail tell the cheftestants to pack their knives and go. Perfect ingredient to pair with the tequila, a thought that was already uttered by Paul Q. who didnt see the clams in the refrigerator. 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Paul, who won $185,000 and a bunch of prizes because he was far and away the best chef this season, was declared the winner after what Tom Colicchio said was "as difficult a decision as we ever. Elimination Challenge: The chefs participated in a Texas chili cook-off. Top Chef Week 3 Recap: Befelled by a Tortilla. After weeks of verbally assaulting Beverly, she was booted for her disastrous Beef Stroganoff the same day that her frenemy placed in the top three in both the Quickfire and Elimination challenges. Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to create a dish using three different cooking techniques: frying, injecting, and foaming. The chefs had to prepare a dish to compliment a tequila of their choosing. What are your hopes for next season? Cook and pair with a Don Julio selection. As someone who grew up eating galbi jjim, I really wanted to try Beverlys take on it. The winner received a choice between either a Toyota Prius V or an automatic pass into the finals. likes come to food fruition in his dish: raw lets get it on oyster, taut Tapioca balls, sensuous salt air, and sexy-time lime. I love the way Grayson communicates. And that was really what I wanted to show people. He lives in Kentucky. The winner received immunity, as well as a cash prize associated with each ingredient. For the Elimination Challenge, the chefs had to pair off with whomever they were standing next to immediately after the Quickfire to prepare a game meat dinner for Tim and his chef-lebrity friends. I think that will probably be the most realistic because we are just stoked. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. Tom, Padma, and Gail tell the cheftestants to pack their knives and go. Lets talk about it together! The contestants were then given 45 minutes to butcher five bone-in ribeyes, and cook one of them into a "perfect" medium-rare steak. The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. NEXT: Heather vs. Bev: The rivalry continues, and my loyalties are fluctuating. I liked that Andy gave him some grief for it and wasnt excited for him at all. The winner received $5,000. Grayson wanted to serve up Wisconsin/Brontosaurus-sized portions of her steak and potatoes, which apparently were too big for Texas. The Top Chef: Texas runner-up dishes on her finale prep and how she handled Tyler Stone as a sous-chef. Its Jedi strong. The controversy, if people had cared enough about this season to create controversy, was over the mean girls. In the top group, Chris Crary created a visually fascinating raw oyster dish with a tequila lime tapioca pearl and a bit of sea air. Bravotv.com: What was behind your decision to infuse your meal with both what was expected which was the Italian aspects of your courses and then inserting your German heritage with everything, and using Asian flavors)?SG: Yeah, there was a lot of different flavors. Please do, Sarah, because . He flashed the salmon perhaps too fast and too hot, causing a fatty substance called albumin (somehow the technical term is grosser than calling it something like sticky white mess) to leak from the meat. 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. Working with Heather must have triggered some bad memories in Beverly on "Top Chef: Texas" (Wed., 10PM ET on Bravo). The teammates were unable to speak to each other during the challenge, and only one was able to cook in the kitchen at a time. What did your mentor Chef Mantuano say when you got back?SG: Hes incredibly proud of me, but I think hes always going to be on my side. and being overly honest with the judges. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. For a couple of weeks, Heather has been finding any opportunity to criticize Beverly while referring to her seemingly affectionately as Bev. But the tension hasnt abated at all. Hes the nicest man.SG: Hes so amazing. "I'm not letting you butcher," says Sarah. You know, everyone brings up the fact that Beverly cries a lot, but Sarah dishes it but really cant take it. Edward and Ty-lr both had a lot to prove this week, and they won soundly with their sorghum quail with pickled cherries and eggplant. The Heather-Beverly saga comes to an end; the fierce and delightfully ridiculous Patti Labelle sings for her supper. As it should have. They dont make that much sense. Quickfire Challenge: The chefs were given 45 minutes to create a dish that best illustrated Modernist Cuisine, an encyclopedia and guide to the science of contemporary cooking. When you get promised an old carpenters technique for sweet potato link fence, what do you envision? Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. In other words, Im here to call it out when it sucks and celebrate it when its amazing. Man is cleaning up this season. The judges then selected one of the teams to be eliminated. Dakota with her lamb, which I saw coming. I flinched a bit whenever Heather spat the world Asian as if it were a bad word. She serves food that is both innovative and appealing in its simplicity. That real Italian food, as far as the regional cuisine, and I got some flack for that. Oh no, its only getting started. The winner received $20,000. Bravotv.com: And that really paid off when you were paired with Floyd. So he was like, You got robbed a little bit! The frustrating part is that it doesnt seem like Italian food and Mediterranean food ever get the same respect and its really a shame and I hope that that will change. Did you just select it because you thought it may have been her dish or did you actually like the way it tasted?SG: I started second-guessing myself and thinking that. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Updated December 15, 2011 at 07:00 AM EST. Find out below. This truly was great. Get a VIP pass to never-before-seen content, exclusive sweepstakes, and much more! Nov 16, 2011 at 12:19 am. The judges never talked about bones in any of their dishes. NEXT: Heather would rather screw herself over than pass up another opportunity to trash Beverly. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Each chef was responsible for at least one dish on their team's menu. Luckily Jamie got the bone, and I always say when I have friends coming into the restaurant and theres something weird like that that happens, its good to tell me so I can fix it -- its not like its going out to a guest. It truly was harad for both of them to take, but mostly for Dakota. Nyesha Arrington later competed in Top Chef Duels. Instead of immunity, the winner received $10,000. Check out never-before-seen content, exclusive sweepstakes, and much more! Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. [1] After the qualifying challenges in the first two episodes, the pool of chefs was narrowed down to 16. 'Top Chef: Texas' reunion: More Sarah and Heather drama. She began honing her craft as a professional chef in The Willard Room at Washington, D.C.s venerable Willard Hotel, often described as the crown jewel of Pennsylvania Avenue. Other posts in D.C. included The Watergate Hotels famed Jean Louis restaurant, where she worked under Michelin three-star recipient Jean Louis Palladin until his retirement. Did you really feel either way at that point, which way it was going to go?SG: Absolutely, and I think he did too. Each team was given $250, 30 minutes to shop, and two hours to prepare their meals. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He did a great job -- hes very young. I thought the duck plate was fine, yet a little to be expected. Qualifying Challenge: The contestants put on the bubble had 45 minutes to cook any dish. Immediately following the ugly dust-up between Queen of Mean (Padmas words, not mine) Heather and the surprisingly resilient Beverly more on their ongoing feud later Padma announced that the Top Chef caravan is heading to Austin! The winner received a 2011 Toyota Venza. In the end, Dakota and Nyesha ended up going home for Dakotas raw venison. The hotter the chile used, the higher the possible prize. 6 of 38 7 of 38 Cooking professionally for more than 20 years, Heather Naez is the head chef at Bohanan's Prime Steak & Seafood, a downtown restaurant and craft cocktail bar opened by Mark . Tim liked that Lindsay really soaked her salmon and caramelized fennel puree in aejo. You know, I thought my scallops were cooked nicely but it wasnt even a thing until a second before it was my turn to say something and that shot up to my brain. Maybe an Asian twist would have made the duck more exciting. Do you know who worked very hard to raise money for a not-so-good cause? I wish Nyesha the best in Last Chance Kitchen, and I hope Top Chef producers think twice before trying team eliminations again. Qualifying Challenge: The third group of chefs each chose an ingredient from a provided assortment. The battle-hardened duo of Heather and Beverly presented a five-spice duck breast with creamy polenta, pickled cherries, and fresh salad. Breast was a little rubbery. My hand-crafted newsletter is sent most Fridays, and is free! Grayson, Dakota, and even Nyesha, who had problems with Beverly before, stuck up for her, and Heather literally sneered at them when they did. Quickfire Challenge: The chefs prepared dishes that incorporated fan suggestions sent in via Twitter during the challenge. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. D Magazine's Loren Means loves to watch Top Chef. I have an aversion to BBQ sauce in a fine-dining setting, but thats just me. Top Chef (Season 9) (Texas) Top Chef (Season 10) (Seattle) Top Chef (Season 11) (New Orleans) Top Chef (Season 12) (Boston) George Pagonis was first eliminated but later returned to the competition. By Kevin Pang. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, sweepstakes, and more! 2023 Oscars predictions: See who will win at the 95th Academy Awards. But the $5,000 win (no immunity) went to Ty-lr whos been on the bottom all too often lately for his Thai-style steamed clams. Elimination Challenge: The chefs each prepared a dish inspired by a chef for whom they had previously worked for. It makes no sense to me. Dakota was absolutely destroyed by the fact that she was responsible for Nyeshas elimination. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Edward and Ty-lr both had a lot to prove this week, and they won soundly with their sorghum quail with pickled cherries and eggplant. Nyesha knew Dakota wasnt confident in taking care of the meat, but she let Dakota try to figure it out on her own. Prepare for breakdowns of pigeons and egos. Top Chef type TV Show network Bravo genre Reality Cooking According to reunion master Andy Cohen, 90 percent of all questions about Top Chef: Texas had to do with Beverly and the trio of. Patti guessed Bigfoot. Even though I would have liked Andy to put Heather on blast for the racist undertones to her behavior toward Beverly, Im just glad not to see her face or hear her insufferable voice on TV ever again. The winner received a 3-liter bottle of EPISODE wine from Terlato Family Vineyards and a trip for two to tour their Napa Valley vineyard. Then, each contestant had to incorporate an ingredient selected by a competitor. She worked for that one, but she pulled it out! Sarah chooses Nyesha (master of sauce-making), Heather, Grayson, and - get this - Tyler, the young whipper-snapper. Not surprisingly, Nyesha pulled out the win with her scallop dish, and the other two were weirdly all too happy to hand her the chefs jacket. I think its a really fun time and doing Top Chef let me find a new route. They teamed up and just made it work. When Andy asked the question, Sarah rolled her eyes, although Beverly said that Sarah was one of the only ones to apologize. Sad to see both of them go because I thought they both had great skills, and Nyesha had what it took to get to the very end. Chris wanted to own up to messing up the potatoes, but Grayson tried to put a positive spin on it, saying they were going for height on their dish. Event 3: The two remaining competitors took part in a, Second Course: Grilled Sea Bass with Clam, Dessert: Coconut Ice Cream, Puffed Rice, Kumquats, Mangosteen, Thai Chili Foam & Jasmin Gele, First Course: Squid Ink Tagliatelle, Spot Prawns & Coconut, Third Course: Braised Veal Cheek with Crispy Veal, Dessert: Hazelnut Cake with Kumquat & Roasted. I think deep down inside I always knew it would be Paul, but when I heard the judges feedback I got really nicely surprised. Elimination Challenge: The chefs worked as a team to cater a four-course steak dinner for 200 at the annual Cattle Baron's Ball. I staged with Chris Shepherd -- hes in Houston, Texas and he took me to three different Asian markets in Houston. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" Paul was assisted by Barbara Lynch, Chris C., Keith, and Ty-Lr, while Sarah was assisted by Heather, Grayson, Nyesha, and Tyler. Breaking down around the luxo digs. (Painful not for our ears, but for her cords. At the end of the day I couldnt think of a better way to go home runner-up. Heather really is a piece of work. I loved that Tim stuck his nose right up to the meat and took a good long sniff. She went on to say I think its really s-y that its being brought up now and to apologize to Emeril apparently the recipient of the wayward F-bomb all the while crying and acting like some kind of martyr. I would not buy his fence. Unbeknownst to the chefs, each ingredient also had an associated time limit of either 20 minutes, 40 minutes, or 60 minutes. Andy Dehnart is the creator of reality blurred and a writer and teacher who obsessively and critically covers reality TV and unscripted entertainment, focusing on how its made and what it means. My powers of reasoning tell me Beverly would have been happy to receive Sriracha sauce. But Sarah is the absolute most annoying chef to have ever been on the whole series. The crowd's favorite for each pair was eligible for the win, while the crowd's least favorite was eligible for elimination. Learn more. All reality blurred content is independently selected, including links to products or services. Duck from Heather and Beverly. She has busted her butt for French chefs who incessantly scream, always responding with a Oui, Chef!I know some of the chefs shes worked for and they are pretty hardcore fans of kitchen discipline. To thoroughly enjoy the glory that is Top Chef Texas, we welcome comedian Max Silvestri, who will be here every week to take us through the season. Previously, all we knew about Paul was that hes from Texas and he doubts himself a lot even though hes kinda awesome. Chris Crary likes quiet walks on the beach with a fifth of Don Julio and beautiful people who think like he does. Qualifying Challenge: The first group of chefs created a feast with an entire pig, which had only been partially butchered. Nyesha and Dakotas roasted rack of venison with kabocha squash and beet gratin looked awfully pretty, but that venison was bright red. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. Im not going home, Bev. Why was she assuming that Beverlys Asian contributions would be what sends them home? Each chef had to use one part of the pig; the group had collective responsibility over butchering down to their assigned cuts. Its a great honky-tonk town. Join Now; Email Preferences; Newsletter; Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab; Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab; Logout I didnt realize there are such great markets there. Grayson is calling this a disaster, yet instructs, smartly, for she and Chris to be very positive. 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. I don't care how talented she is. Ive never been, but its awfully trendy to sing Austins praises, so Ill do so: Austin rocks, its totally the Little Five Points of Central Texas! 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 vote to the bottom three is a pretty miserable mess. SG: I hope so -- thats a struggle. Ed also landed in the top group with a Korean-inspired dish. You'll also find other people's insightful takes on reality TV in these pages, too. A jury of chef-testants voted Team Duck into the bottom three. I saw him this past week at his restaurant -- it was so good. Elimination Challenge: Each chef had to create a dish for a course in a progressive dinner party in the exclusive Dallas neighborhood of Highland Park. I would too if I was the executive chef at Spiaggia. The stakes were twice as high in Wednesday's "Top Chef: Texas"in a double-elimination challenge, where the test was cooking game, two chefs would be cut loose. Look at Ed and TyLor teams respecting one another. The menu looks very simple and delicious and then you get it and youre like, Oh so good.. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from. By the way, has anyone else noticed that in that photo of Sarah and her grandpa, which has been shown several times, Sarah looks EXACTLY like Grayson? $5 G. Sarah talks about her tequila shot ritual when flying with her boss Tony. Before Bev could even speak, Heather said, I just want to make sure, Bev, that the whole dish isnt too Asian cause thats not my style. Heather broke this rule by not pairing her rock shrimp with the reposado literally enough and landed in the bottom. Edward calls this how he and most of the chefs see it. In which Heather establishes herself as Our Villain By Melanie Haupt, 10:31AM, Fri. Dec. 16, 2011 The winner received immunity and a $5,000 cash prize. Grayson and Chris J: elk for guest. Foodies, again: Team Beverly or Team Heather? That instrument, yes, I called her voice an instrument, can sure take a beating.). 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. Bravotv.com: There was a break between the last Texas challenge and going to Canada, did you do anything special in that time to prepare?Sarah Grueneberg: Oh yea, absolutely yes. I hope she enjoyed a nice, long maniacal laugh that night. Sarah from Texas is the absolutel worst. I dont get it and dont want to) over the prospect of getting eliminated in his hometown. Currence liked the cherries. As should surprise absolutely nobody, Heather refused to give Beverly a much-deserved apology. Those put on the bubble were given a second chance at earning a Top Chef coat. It seemed like Heather pounced on Beverly because she seems too meek to actually stand up for herself. Heather was doing a lot of yelling and bullying while the two of them were partnered up, and the rough treatment prompted Beverly to use the confessional to talk about a dark chapter in her past. Because everyone wants really tall food. While each of the other teams had some major drama, they. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. When the chef is getting married, who do you hire? This makes me want to tap Heather on the shoulder and say, You need to think about what people may have been through in life before being so rude and self centered.The true chef success stories in my industry empower a team with trust, skillsets, and honor. Emeril could hardly even tell what animal or creature the meat came from. Britney Spears will reportedly be suffering a financial loss on the sale of her Calabasas mansion as she has accepted an offer $2 million less than her initial asking price.. Those are the chefs I like. -Top Chef Season 9:-Chris J. and Richie knew each other due to working at the same restaurant in Chicago at the time of Top Chef: Texas.-Heather and Ty-Lor knew each other due to working together previously (both were working at different restaurants by the time Top Chef Season 9 started production) reality blurredis your guide to the world ofreality TVand unscripted entertainment, with reality show reviews, news, and analysis. If Sarah won a bit of my sympathy after the finale last week, she sort of lost it again right here. Im sure Heather is having a hard time watching this episode. When I got back to Chicago I started thinking of the things that Beverly taught me, that Paul taught me, Lindsay, Grayson, and Ed taught me. Time to get to Ft. Worth. These mentors acted as the guest judges. I thought these two would be like Gretzky/Messier, an unbeatable combo. In 2019, Kim opened neighboring restaurant Wherewithall with her husband Johnny Clark. Beverlys disclosure that she had been in an abusive relationship was genuinely heartbreaking because she in some ways comes across as someone who would put up with mistreatment for too long. According to reunion master Andy Cohen, 90 percent of all questions about Top Chef:. The season was filmed in various cities in Texas, including San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin, before moving on to British Columbia for the finale. After starting with a supersized 29 chefs, bringing one chef (the scrappy Beverly Kim) back for a second. Bravotv.com: So when are you and your fianc getting married? Top Chef recap: Is Heather the show's greatest villain? He was a temperamental hothead in the kitchen and a terrible team player. with kohlrabi slaw and faro fried rice. He went for simplicity with a twist on bibim bap. Sarah didnt believe that she said that, but she clearly did. (A thousand Disqus likes to anyone who gets that reference). Boar up first. Hugh Acheson reacts to Heather Terhune's treatment of Beverly Kim. Heather grew up in St. Albans, Vermont, and first discovered her passion for cooking while canning vegetables and making preserves under the watchful eyes of her mother and grandmother. Top Chef's Heather: I'm Not a Bully Was it karma that sent Heather Terhune packing from Top Chef? AGE: 40PROFESSION: Executive Chef, Sable Kitchen & BarCULINARY EDUCATION: A.O.S Culinary Arts, New England Culinary InstituteFAVORITE SIMPLE FALL DESSERT RECIPE: Pumpkin Panna Cotta Ginger Snaps, Candied Pumpkin Seed Brittle. She is most worried about getting Paul sent packing, taking ownership of what she has done, and the effects it has on a team. Top Chef S9 E8 type TV Show network Bravo genre Reality Cooking Immediately following the ugly dust-up between "Queen of Mean" (Padma's words, not mine) Heather and the surprisingly resilient. Quickfire Challenge: The chefs were shown several varieties of tequila. Welcome! Top Chef's Dakota: I was hurt by Nyesha's comments, Top Chef's Nyesha: I don't know how our dish ended up undercooked, Top Chef's Whitney: My thought process was off. But honestly, after a whole season in which the food took a backseat to all the undercooked drama in the kitchen, I was glad that most of the reunion focused on other topics like Ty-lr and his furry bottom (click this borderline-NSFW link at your own risk). If I were in their shoes, Id push myself, Hugh said. Top Trio: Chris Crary with his oyster and salt air. Mean girl Sarah, who cant stand when things dont go her way, denied saying something to a not-specified chef, but gets mad that something that didnt happen was being brought up (i.e. Paul Qui, Season 9 (Texas) The original disgraced Top Chef winner. We wait at the table while Heather berates The pairing probably sucked though, so I am with Love on that part. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" Ed and Ty-Lor. Were just now starting to plan. Keith: Clam Ceviche with Lemon Zest & Steamed Clams with, Keith: Turkey & Sweet Corn Hash, Ham Fritter, Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin Pie Smear, Richie: Turkey, Green Bean Casserole, Macaroni & Cheese Fritter & Cornbread Pure, Chuy: Ostrich & Ground Pork Burger with Fresno Chili Aioli & Onion Straws, Whitney: Elk & Pork Sausage Burger, Shallot & Garlic, Egg Sunny-Side Up, Whitney: Cactus & Chicken Fried Rice with Sriracha & Soy Sauce, Dakota: Shrimp Tostada with Watermelon & Prickly Pear Shooter, Nyesha: Asian-Style Scallops with Prickly Pear Garnish, Cilantro & Thai Basil, Nyesha: Brown Butter Foam & Beignet Injected with Caramel Sauce, Heather: Fried Gulf Shrimp Injected with Smoked Paprika & Porcini Mushroom Foam, Nyesha: Beer-Glazed Smoked Sausage with Pork Rind, Chris C.: Togarashi Spiced Tomato Soup with Spicy Pork Rinds, Grilled Cheese with Fried Ham & Pickle. 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