re: Top Chef New Orleans-Anyone Watching?****SPOILERS*****

Here's an article I just found for those who haven't read it.

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I agree with him about the risotto or anything else. He likes his and others also like it. Personal preferences coming into play on these shows can result in a good chef being booted, certainly.

I have a hard time believing he hasn't watched all the episodes start to finish or that every response he's gotten has been favorable. Of course, not many folks are going to call him out to his face. I didn't think he represented New Orleans all that well, but that's just my opinion.

There's a little pomposity coming through in that interview.

I can't recall if the article says when the interview took place. I'd like to see the unedited version.

For every episode filmed they get about 6 hours of footage per chef. Up to half of that can be interviews. If I followed you around for 6 hours a day and filmed everything you said, I bet I could paint you any way I want. Which isnt to say Sichel isn't a douche, just that he was very much painted with that brush in an effort to advance a storyline.

And anyone who has worked in a kitchen or restaurant, knows nicknames, busting chops, and other tomfoolery is pretty much damn near the norm. Film it and show it to a public in a tidy 48 minute TV show and, well its amazing any one would like any of these Top Chefs.

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For every episode filmed they get about 6 hours of footage per chef. Up to half of that can be interviews. If I followed you around for 6 hours a day and filmed everything you said, I bet I could paint you any way I want. Which isnt to say Sichel isn't a douche, just that he was very much painted with that brush in an effort to advance a storyline.

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I agree with this to a certain extent, but not with the interviews as much. They can ask leading questions and catch folks off guard as if they're just having a conversation rather than interviewing for show material, but the interviewee still has to provide the fodder to be used.

The nicknames were annoying, but people do that all the time. Bothers some folks and not others. In a competitive situation, I think I could manage to act more professionally especially while being filmed, BUT nerves can get to you. People react differently when nervous and under pressure and it's not always in a good way. The problem with him was that he was cocky and his dishes weren't that great.

I'll give him something, though. He was in his now home town and I think he was excited about that and very "optimistic" about his talents and that situation. I can see how he might be a little cocky just based on that, but Justin hasn't been or they sure haven't shown it. You'd think they would if both Nola chefs were jerks. I also don't think he was a jerk 100% of the time, but it sure stood out when he was. The "I got laid" thing was really stupid of him.

Oh, well, he's gone now and that's a good thing for him and Nola, in my opinion. I was embarrassed by him and the fact that he's the chef at Galatoire's. Made me cringe.

I've been since he was there, but I didn't notice a difference. It was as good as always. I love Galatoire's for a typical old New Orleans meal and I enjoy the atmosphere that goes with it. I won't look at the restaurant differently. I've never had any specials he's prepared there if there are any. I stick to the dishes I like there already as that's why I go.

i dont even think he means to be like that. HE just seems kind of loopy. And probably why he didnt last too long. His attention to detail was weak

its not like he was arrogrant or douchey or anything. I just dont think he knew any better

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it is a hard and strenuous competition.

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No question about that. I can't imagine doing it.


And, give me a lunch at Bon Ton every once in a while also. A cup of crawfish bisque makes my world a better place.

This seemed like the biggest challenges yet. The cream cheese angle was stupid I thought. Just a dumb arse product plot.

Loved the creole tomato in the quickfire. The three in the final tonight are probably the best three and will all be in the final.

I thought bene got the shaft tonight. His may not have been good but the other two served raw meat. I loathe both travis and Sara. Sara is probably the most obnoxious chef left. She wants to talk about how talented she is, but she constantly fricks up. Then degrades herself the entire time. Travis is just an arrogant little shite. He never can take criticism. That's two times Sara and Travis should be gone.

black lady
justin
funnel cake guy
carlos

best 4 imo

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black lady
justin
funnel cake guy
carlos

best 4 imo

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agreed. if justin doesn't win, i hope its carlos or funnel cake guy