Ok, it's really not but if you're a top chef head you know what's up.
This one tops our list in food shows, okay maybe it shares the spot with Iron Chef, but that's beside the point. The competition is slick, the challenges are exciting and it doesn't hurt that Padma might be the prettiest woman ever. Not to mention that these contestants are always a serious pool passion driven artists.
Like all viewers of reality shows, we have our favorites and are not so favorites. I was actually lucky enough to spot one of my very favorites from Top Chef All-Stars, Carla Hall (a DC chef!), at none other than a Truckeroo festival this past summer.
Carla, if you are reading this, I know I thoroughly embarrassed myself! I completely failed to mention being a cook myself, I was just so elated to meet you and tell you how much I loved your comfort-food, down home style!
Anyhow, back to the show. It's consuming. Week to week we watch and anticipate the performance of each chef in whatever cunning and unexpected battles they must undergo. The worst is when one of the favorites goes home; the best is when the absolute favorite, wins!
And that's exactly what happened in this year's season, Top Chef Texas. Although he battles it out for Texas throughout the season (he is the exec. chef at Uchiko restaurant in Austin), this Philippino born chef claims Springfield, VA is hometown!! Guess who else claims Springfield as her hometown? While he did attend a rival highschool, the news of this awesome culinary inspiration coming from the same hometown is too good. Pretty much the only time you'll hear me say, Go Lancers!
PS, If anyone reading knows Paul and wants to hook it up with an interview........well let's just say I'll owe you more than an empanada.
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