Welcome to the Quantum Realm. 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). I have an aversion to BBQ sauce in a fine-dining setting, but thats just me. He promised to tweeze those bristles if viewers donate $100,000 to his charity. Elimination Challenge: The chefs were tasked with making dishes honoring their cooking influences as part of a tribute dinner. But the Chicago-based chef knows the story line couldn't have been scripted any better. Get reality TV news, reviews, and recommendations in your inbox every week. These Bravotv.com: On Top Chef Masters, Chef Chiarello seemed to try to kind of change that perception of Italian food and what Italian food can be.SG: Its like everyone knows Italian-American and I spent my whole career studying the regionality of Italian food and going to different regions when I can, so Italian food is very different to me then what it is to the vast majority of Americans. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. The Top Chef: Texas runner-up dishes on her finale prep and how she handled Tyler Stone as a sous-chef. Ed acts as secretary, meaning he jots down notes . 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. Grayson: You promise this shit is going to be bangin?. I guess I would have double-checked that the meat in the middle was at 125 F, but anybody I work with is never offended at things like that. So sad because they are both strong. The dishes were cooked at the house where the contestants resided rather than the Top Chef kitchen, limiting the cooking supplies available. By commenting below, you confirm that youve read and agree to those rules. I got pulled into that whole Asian thing and I dont think I even said Asian that whole time I was there. Event 2: The contestants had an hour to break out ingredients that had been frozen in ice blocks and make a dish out of them while outdoors in frigid weather. Currence liked the cherries. 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. Challenge: Colicchio directed the chefs to Bolner's Meat Market in San Antonio, where they were given an entire rib rack of beef. The scary part is that Paul never acted out while he was on the show, but five years after his win and after opening a few. It turned out she was just being a perfectionist, and from the sounds of it, she and Paul created a solid second-place dish. 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. Duck from Heather and Beverly. Quickfire Challenge: Each chef made their own creative version of pancakes. Grayson is calling this a disaster, yet instructs, smartly, for she and Chris to be very positive. Paul was assisted by Barbara Lynch, Chris C., Keith, and Ty-Lr, while Sarah was assisted by Heather, Grayson, Nyesha, and Tyler. Third Tweet (Extra Ingredient): The chefs had to use a pantry ingredient randomly chosen for them by another contestant. I just wanted to really push my self, show things I learned in Texas. These mentors acted as the guest judges. My hand-crafted newsletter is sent most Fridays, and is free! My current favorites are Paul and Ty-lor who are yours? Instead of immunity, the winner received $10,000. The winning team split $10,000. According to reunion master Andy Cohen, 90 percent of all questions about Top Chef: Texas had to do with Beverly and the trio of sweaty, foul-mouthed meanies who bullied her throughout the competition. 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. I dont get it and dont want to) over the prospect of getting eliminated in his hometown. Maybe an Asian twist would have made the duck more exciting. Bibim bap is so basic and easy to make, but Ill trust the judges assessment that he brought something new to it. Andy Cohen revealed her reaction with a question that he asked directly, not in his usual bullshit way of deferring tough questions to moron BravoTV.com users (Chris from BravoTV.com wants to know, Are you really a tax-evading felon slut asshole? Its the card, not me! One of his actual questions last night was Whats it like to watch yourself on TV?) Anyway, Andy asked, I heard from someone in production that you actually told a judge in the heat of the moment to f off., I dont believe that, Sarah said, and then Tom Colicchio cringed, as in, uh oh, shes lying. 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. Grayson, Dakota, and even Nyesha, who had problems with Beverly before, stuck up for her, and Heather literally sneered at them when they did. There is no whispering when youre miked. At the end of the day I couldnt think of a better way to go home runner-up. I don't care how talented she is. Bev, I just want to make sure that the whole thing is not too Asian, cause thats not my style. I think shes had a bad Asian experience at P.F. Each pair decided together on a common main dish and side dish, but were competing against each other to separately prepare their own versions. I think of writing about television as the start of a conversation, and I value your contributions to that conversation. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. SG: I hope so -- thats a struggle. While the enormous slabs of meat may have been perfect for my Outback-enjoying self, their ungainliness wasnt the main problem the judges complained of gristle, which is one of my least favorite words in the English language. Beverly impressed with a non-Asian take that, sour-faced Heather! She needs to own up to the fact that she turns into a bit of a monster when things dont go her way in the kitchen. In honor of hashtags, everyone had to incorporate a hash into their dish. These steel head trout dont look like any of the store trout we get here, these have more of a rounded nose and look more like a salmon, and the ones that we get here are a little more pointy-nosed like a trout. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. 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. Quickfire Challenge: The chefs paired off for a mise en place relay, where they had 30 minutes to both prepare ingredients for the judges' inspection and combine them into one dish. You know, everyone brings up the fact that Beverly cries a lot, but Sarah dishes it but really cant take it. 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. I think that every cuisine is equal. Chris Jones chicken was too dry, and Tim thought Sarah undercooked her risotto. 'Top Chef: Texas' reunion: More Sarah and Heather drama. Tim Love is onto this "purity of life style," and says it's like being at the beach. [1] In the season finale, Paul Qui was declared the winner over runner-up Sarah Grueneberg. 2023 Oscars predictions: See who will win at the 95th Academy Awards. Its the irony -- its like the producers had my mind in control and they wanted someone to pick him. The reunion should be interesting. Each chef had two ten-minute rounds to cook. What Heather is doing is not culinary leadership, it's belittling nonsense, and thats what rubbing Nyesha the wrong way. 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. Nyesha chose Heather, and Ty-Lr chose Chris C. Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to create a dish using black drum. The judges considered the. Elimination Challenge: The two finalists were asked to lead their own restaurants and create a four-course tasting menu. She seems to be moving quickly in her smoked oyster quest, and I like the sound of the dish. The winning team split $15,000. So I really wanted to push and at the same time I got a lot of inspiration from the other chefs. Quickfire Challenge: The chefs had to make sophisticated dishes that incorporated three ingredients from a random assortment provided by a quickly moving conveyor belt. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. They dont make that much sense. They were going to pounce like lionesses, like little tigers. and being overly honest with the judges. Sarah garnered kudos from Tom and Padma for her nicely fried, subtly smoky Burrata-stuffed squash blossom with bacon and zucchini hash. The pairing probably sucked though, so I am with Love on that part. Some of the chefs pick some pretty strange things to match with tequila Dakotas lamb comes to mind. If you saw Watch What Happens (SPOILER if you havent), he was voted Fan Favorite after a shameless and relentless online campaign to garner votes. Heather broke this rule by not pairing her rock shrimp with the reposado literally enough and landed in the bottom. Its the safest move you can make because everyone loves bacon, and everyone loves talking about how much they love bacon. The reunion also focused on the bullying of Beverly, who Andy Cohen called controversial, but thats not even remotely possible. Top Chef Heather Terhune AGE: 40 PROFESSION: Executive Chef, Sable Kitchen & Bar CULINARY EDUCATION: A.O.S Culinary Arts, New England Culinary Institute FAVORITE SIMPLE FALL DESSERT RECIPE:. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Squab. Grayson wanted to serve up Wisconsin/Brontosaurus-sized portions of her steak and potatoes, which apparently were too big for Texas. I know people love to hate Josie or even Lisa. NEXT: Heather would rather screw herself over than pass up another opportunity to trash Beverly. Lindsay handed Crary maple syrup, and Crary handed her a bottle of Sriracha sauce, which Lindsay treated like a Mario Kart banana peel. I like Currence. Top Chef: Texas is the ninth season of the American reality television series Top Chef. This challenge touched on the chefs emotions, particularly for Sarah, whose grandparents inspired her to get into cooking. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from. Quickfire Challenge: The chefs were given 90 minutes to prepare a dish that incorporated their own interpretation of one of Auguste Escoffier's five "mother sauces": bchamel, espagnole, hollandaise, tomate, or velout. So foodies, have you checked out Heathers Twitter feed, in which she re-tweeted that Beverly is a bitch who deserves shrimp excrement dumped on her? Offers may be subject to change without notice. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. And even if the steak had been properly prepared, Tom said the dish felt too much like Sunday dinner at Graysons house. ), Crary prepped a sockeye salmon with brown sugar carrot puree and confit potato. Unbeknownst to the chefs, each ingredient also had an associated time limit of either 20 minutes, 40 minutes, or 60 minutes. The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. Theres no way Heather would talk down to anyone else like that. Im Andy Dehnart, a writer who obsessively and critically covers reality TV, focusing on how its made and what it means. 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. The chefs chose rabbit. Oh no, its only getting started. The hotter the chile used, the higher the possible prize. I staged with Chris Shepherd -- hes in Houston, Texas and he took me to three different Asian markets in Houston. Its a great honky-tonk town. 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. When the chef is getting married, who do you hire? It was a nice reward for all the hard work and the amount of risks that I took for them. She went as far as to say, Everything Ive ever said is very truthful. Wow, someone needs a big dose of humility. They are both elated and honorable and classy at the table. They teamed up and just made it work. Elimination Challenge: The chefs, separated into three teams, catered a barbecue meal for 300 guests. 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. 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. It seems like only seventy weeks ago we. In a wonderfully ironic twist, Beverlys pressure-cooked beef short ribs took her to the top three, suggesting that their poorly cooked slow-roasted duck was mostly Heathers fault despite her attempt to hang the whole failure on Beverly. Crary has taken over Loves brain, or everybody is woozy with the tequila, bleach, and ammonia in the air. 'Top Chef: Texas' reunion: Did Sarah tell Emeril Lagasse to 'f--- off'? We have to protect our borders, you know. But first, Andy, whos used to goading raging housewives, started the reunion off with a steamy nugget of drama. What did you think of Chris Jones failed potato stunt? When you get promised an old carpenters technique for sweet potato link fence, what do you envision? Ty-lrs growing on me. Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to make a dish that incorporated all of the ingredients found in a "mystery box", which could not be opened until the timer started. It is right after the last episode where we found Heather bashing Beverly over shrimp prep times and laziness, a trend that may continue, whilst at the same time winning the Elimination Challenge. The other judges clearly knew she said it. Like Dakota last week, Heather made an inexcusably glaring mistake in execution and was sent packing. In reality competition terms, cooking with bacon is the equivalent to singing God Bless America on American Idol or the opposite of stepping up as Project Manager on Celebrity Apprentice. In actuality, at the end of the day Im still going to do what I want to do because its my dinner. Chefs get to rank the bottom three teams. Let me start off by acknowledging that these team double-eliminations are complete B.S. 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