The Top Chef: Texas runner-up dishes on her finale prep and how she handled Tyler Stone as a sous-chef. Bravotv.com: It looked like you were trying to help him and encourage him.SG: I wanted to know his strengths, and I knew in order for him to work -- because he wanted to think that he had the final say in everything -- I just had to make him feel like I really cared about everything he was saying. 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. I hereby nominate Patti for permanent judge in place of Hugh. The chefs were divided into three teams: appetizers, entres and desserts. Expand. They vote the following to the bottom: elk from Grayson and Moto Chris, venison from Dakota and Nyesha, and duck from Beverly and Heather. Grayson is calling this a disaster, yet instructs, smartly, for she and Chris to be very positive. Quickfire Challenge: The chefs selected ingredients from the pantry while blindfolded and incorporated all of them into one dish. Yay! Adding an edamame-scallion pure sounds like a great complement to the sweetness of the meat. All reality blurred content is independently selected, including links to products or services. Hes the nicest man.SG: Hes so amazing. If only this season had been that entertaining. I dont think Beverlys the best chef in the competition, but Heather is making me want to root for her. Paul, whos been extremely preoccupied with representing Austin all season, was sweating balls (or sweating from them? ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He promised to tweeze those bristles if viewers donate $100,000 to his charity. Tom, Padma, and Gail tell the cheftestants to pack their knives and go. Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to make a pastry dessert with the help of a sous-chef. The winner received immunity, as well as a cash prize associated with each ingredient. Imagine how Sarah would take it if three awful people harped on everything she said or did all season. 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. All the previously ousted chefs came out to help Tom with the judging. Straight to the motherf---in point. 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. Some of the chefs pick some pretty strange things to match with tequila Dakotas lamb comes to mind. 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. Bravotv.com:: They said how close it was. 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. Prepare for breakdowns of pigeons and egos. Let me start off by acknowledging that these team double-eliminations are complete B.S. Episode five of Top Chef begins with the 14 cheftestants headed for "Big D." Loaded into three SUVs are Heather, Edward, Chris J., Chuy, Ty, Chris C., Dakota, Whitney, Lindsey . Moto Chris is in purgatory with his overcooked chicken, his most rational plate ever. The winner received a 2011 Toyota Venza. 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Nyesha Arrington later competed in Top Chef Duels. This is not the time to pull out the harried Slingblade character. Lets get one thing straight: Nyesha is total pro. Ed acts as secretary, meaning he jots down notes . Challenge: The chefs were asked to prepare a dish using at least three ingredients provided from the leftovers of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Your Profile. Unbeknownst to the chefs, each ingredient also had an associated time limit of either 20 minutes, 40 minutes, or 60 minutes. Each chef had to use one part of the pig; the group had collective responsibility over butchering down to their assigned cuts. Challenge: Colicchio directed the chefs to Bolner's Meat Market in San Antonio, where they were given an entire rib rack of beef. Of course, Heather and Beverly were grouped into a team. I know people love to hate Josie or even Lisa. Tim Love is onto this "purity of life style," and says it's like being at the beach. SG: I think that out of the whole chef teams of this season, I feel confident that I grew the most and that I became that I became a better person after the whole experience. I was a little more reserved, and it takes a while to really feel it, so in the finale I knew that I had to push it because I knew at the end of the day if I didnt give it my all and push it as far as I could I didnt deserve to win. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. Previously, all we knew about Paul was that hes from Texas and he doubts himself a lot even though hes kinda awesome. As someone who grew up eating galbi jjim, I really wanted to try Beverlys take on it. The chefs were only allowed to go through the Top Chef kitchen once to gather all necessary ingredients and equipment. "[Beverly] does well and the villain leaves!" Chris Crary likes quiet walks on the beach with a fifth of Don Julio and beautiful people who think like he does. I staged with Chris Shepherd -- hes in Houston, Texas and he took me to three different Asian markets in Houston. The members of the losing team then competed against one another to rework their losing chili into a winning dish. 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. Please do, Sarah, because . 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. There was another twist: In addition to the six esteemed guest judges, the chef-testants would have to decide amongst themselves which three pairs had to face the judges table. Bravotv.com: So service is over, youre at Judges Table, and you and Paul go backstage and you say that it seemed Padma really liked your courses better, Tom seemed to maybe like Pauls better. Offers may be subject to change without notice. I was extremely patient with him because the girls were about to eat him alive. The logic of Heather throwing Beverly under the bus at the Judges' Table will only ever make sense to her. If anyone could go all the way in Last Chance Kitchen, its probably Nyesha! NEXT: Heather vs. Bev: The rivalry continues, and my loyalties are fluctuating. Duck from Heather and Beverly. They had 30 minutes to shop, then two hours the next day to cook and serve their meals to the judges at the Driskill Hotel in Austin. Edward calls this how he and most of the chefs see it. But Chris Jones seriously disappointed, and he revealed a weakness that may be more serious than a simple technical mistake: a lack of judgment. Top Chef Week 3 Recap: Befelled by a Tortilla. [1] In the season finale, Paul Qui was declared the winner over runner-up Sarah Grueneberg. Top Chef: Texas is the ninth season of the American reality television series Top Chef. SG: I hope so -- thats a struggle. Two of the courses had to contain steak. What was going through your mind when you heard that?SG: I already knew there were bone issues, thats why I had butchered them twice. It seems like only seventy weeks ago we. They had 30 minutes to plan the menu, 45 minutes to shop, and three hours to prep on the first day. 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 Those put on the bubble were given a second chance at earning a Top Chef coat. 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. While each of the other teams had some major drama, they. Top Chef: Texas. Perfect ingredient to pair with the tequila, a thought that was already uttered by Paul Q. who didnt see the clams in the refrigerator. This truly was great. Lindsay flew flavor through her whole dish. Top Chef recap: Is Heather the show's greatest villain? I hope she enjoyed a nice, long maniacal laugh that night. I think deep down inside I always knew it would be Paul, but when I heard the judges feedback I got really nicely surprised. The judges considered the. She was concerned that the drab color palette of her pork sausage-stuffed cabbage and spinach with browned butter wouldnt excite the judges, but each of those ingredients is awesome. As a twist, after selecting their dishes, the chefs were told that they had to prepare healthy, low-fat, low-sodium dishes. Heathers stroganoff at least looked appetizing on screen beef with spaetzle is always a delicious combo but the meat was horrendously cooked because she couldnt use the pressure cooker properly. Sarah from Texas is the absolutel worst. Ed Lee likes bourbon. likes come to food fruition in his dish: raw lets get it on oyster, taut Tapioca balls, sensuous salt air, and sexy-time lime. Rarely do I think to myself, With this roasted lag of lamb I would like a shot of tequila. If I am drinking tequila, its because Traci or Mary Sue are prodding me to do so. Listen, we are probably going home, so do not say anything to them. Instead of immunity, the winner received $10,000. Top Trio: Chris Crary with his oyster and salt air. Hugh Acheson reacts to Heather Terhune's treatment of Beverly Kim. And hopefully more chefs like Chiarello and Montuano and myself can push that. Grayson wanted to serve up Wisconsin/Brontosaurus-sized portions of her steak and potatoes, which apparently were too big for Texas. Paul was assisted by Barbara Lynch, Chris C., Keith, and Ty-Lr, while Sarah was assisted by Heather, Grayson, Nyesha, and Tyler. 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! Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. I went to a pastry class at a chocolate academy here that was taught by one of our local chefs, Patrick Fahy, whos really talented. From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. Every time I see her stupid, gummy smile. Squab. When Andy asked the question, Sarah rolled her eyes, although Beverly said that Sarah was one of the only ones to apologize. 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. Sarah Grueneberg: Oh yea, absolutely yes. The reunion should be interesting. In other words, Im here to call it out when it sucks and celebrate it when its amazing. Updated December 15, 2011 at 07:00 AM EST. Each pair decided together on a common main dish and side dish, but were competing against each other to separately prepare their own versions. Minutes before he was recorded saying everything was fine, except his chicken. Qualifying Challenge: The contestants put on the bubble had 45 minutes to cook any dish. Besides the usual filler, the reunion did have fun moments, specifically the outtakes with the judges (Charlize Theron to Tom: Did you touch your penis?), and the two clip packages, one that was an ad for the made-up Mediocre Chef, and one about Gail Simmons that juxtaposed outtakes of her doing things like yawning with emotional and consequential moments. It rocked. He calls Heather a word that rhymes with b-itch. Beverly ultimately said, That was hurtful, but Im at peace with whatever happened because I think they respect me; I think Ive earned the respect. Gail Simmons had the final word, saying, I dont think that many people would handle what you were put through and those emotions with as much grace as you did.. Not for a minute did I believe their pairing was an accident. 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. They could select four sous chefs from candidates who were either master chefs (Marco Canora and Barbara Lynch) or other contestants eliminated earlier in the Top Chef competition. Weeks ago, he made a head-scratcher of a green cigar/doobie with nasty cumin ash coming out of it; this week, he tried to force a weird sweet potato chain-link fence into a dish that didnt need it. Qualifying Challenge: The second group of chefs created dishes using a collectively-decided ingredient. The judges then selected one of the teams to be eliminated. So I found myself really inspired by them, and I think you see that in every course -- theres a little bit of each competitor in there. Lindsay handed Crary maple syrup, and Crary handed her a bottle of Sriracha sauce, which Lindsay treated like a Mario Kart banana peel. Quickfire Challenge: The chefs made dishes using an assortment of chiles, ranging from mild to hot on the Scoville scale. with kohlrabi slaw and faro fried rice. Gross, Heather. But worse than the albumin was the overpowering dill, according to Emeril Id almost forgot he was a permanent judge this season! Im with her. Chefs get to rank the bottom three teams. The controversy, if people had cared enough about this season to create controversy, was over the mean girls. 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. These 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. Alas, it's TV. 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. [1] Top Chef: Texas also introduced a new side competition to the series; in addition to the Quickfire and Elimination Challenges featured in televised episodes, the Last Chance Kitchen competition allowed eliminated contestants to compete head-to-head in a series of webisodes, with the winner eventually returning to the main competition. 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. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. $5 G. Sarah talks about her tequila shot ritual when flying with her boss Tony. Hey Emeril! 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. Will Heather go down as one of the most reviled contestants in Top Chef history? Tim Love owns this town. For the first time this season, Padma called the bottom group Crary, Grayson, and Heather into the Judges Table first. Top Chef certainly made good on the promise of its ninth season's locale, Texas. Hugh oh hey, Hugh thought the duck was a bit rubbery and the whole dish was too safe. I cant un-know that. Finally Sarah is in Dantes inferno with her risotto, which she defends adamantly. I butchered fish for two days straight. I have an aversion to BBQ sauce in a fine-dining setting, but thats just me. By Kevin Pang. I think that will probably be the most realistic because we are just stoked. Boar up first. This is the story of how Heather Terhune and Beverly Kim became bitter rivals in Top Chef season 9, filmed in Texas.#topchef #howtocook #beverlykim #heathert. Chicago Tribune. Your Profile. (A thousand Disqus likes to anyone who gets that reference). NEXT: Its not just the Heather and Beverly show. Upon hearing that, a defiant Sarah, who trained with risotto experts in Italy, refused to change her methods based on somebodys palate. Whether reminding us that shes from Texas or asserting her Italian training, much of what Sarah says comes across braggy. Elk from Grayson and Moto Chris. 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. But the Chicago-based chef knows the story line couldn't have been scripted any better. 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. Crary and Eton Lindsay. So lets parse that, shall we? 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. 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. Heather really is a piece of work. With his perfectly oval head and curiously mobile eyebrows and mustache, he reminds me so strongly of a Muppet, like a cross between Bert and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew. The vote to the bottom three is a pretty miserable mess. Elimination Challenge: The chefs participated in a Texas chili cook-off. Weve created a community that connects people through open and thoughtful conversations about the TV were watching and the stories about it. Nyesha was hungry for that win weve never seen her smile so much! Nyesha and Dakotas roasted rack of venison with kabocha squash and beet gratin looked awfully pretty, but that venison was bright red. Top Chef Texas, Week 7: What's Your Damage, Heather? Clearly, Beverly has a forgiving soul for not flying across the room to strangle Heather, the most vile human being ever to break an egg in the Top Chef kitchen. 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. I really wanted to be prepared if I was thrown into an Asian cooking challenge because I researched Vancouver and saw how amazing their Chinatown is, so I thought I better be ready! The season premiered on November 2, 2011. Nyesha chose Heather, and Ty-Lr chose Chris C. Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to create a dish using black drum. says the actress. 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. The winner received immunity. 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. Cheffing is my anti-drug! One of the production assistants apparently heard Sarah telling one of the judges to f off after Paul was named the winner of the season. The competitors knew there would be potential for tempers flaring. I flinched a bit whenever Heather spat the world Asian as if it were a bad word. Elimination Challenge: The chefs, divided into two teams, catered a quinceaera with upscale Mexican food. We check each other for the better good of the food. The Heather-Beverly saga comes to an end; the fierce and delightfully ridiculous Patti Labelle sings for her supper. Of course, the Tweeters threw e-wrenches into things. So what exactly was the deal between the two of them? "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" On the day of the event, the chefs had three hours to cook and serve at Southfork Ranch in Dallas. Instead of immunity, the winner received $5,000. This season of Top Chef featured a much larger number of contestants than any previous season, with 29 chefs. Patti guessed Bigfoot. Working with Heather must have triggered some bad memories in Beverly on "Top Chef: Texas" (Wed., 10PM ET on Bravo). Sarah and Paul. First Tweet ("Better With Bacon"): The chefs had 45 minutes to cook a dish with bacon. Get a VIP pass to never-before-seen content, exclusive sweepstakes, and much more! The season was filmed in various cities in Texas, including San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin, before moving on to British Columbia for the finale. crispy pork belly with corn, bell pepper, habanero and potato hash. If I were in their shoes, Id push myself, Hugh said. The cast of the ninth season of Top Chef initially consisted of 29 contestants. .mw-parser-output .citation{word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}^Note 1: The chef(s) did not receive immunity for winning the Quickfire Challenge.^Note 2: Due to the qualifying rounds, the show did not use its traditional elimination format until the third episode.^Note 3: Beverly won Last Chance Kitchen and returned to the competition.^Note 4: As a reward for winning the Quickfire Challenge, Sarah was allowed to sit out the Elimination Challenge. Andy pushed her: You were there.. Padma and a dapper-looking Tim Love, from Ft. Worths Lonesome Dove are kickin back shots of tequila and they need some food pairings. Last night was the Top Chef Texas reunion episode, and villainous "trash goblin" cheftestapant Heather Terhune (Sable Kitchen & Bar, Chicago) refused to apologize to Beverly Kim (aria. But in the end, a bitch named karma reared her gorgeous head and sank her fangs into Heather. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. 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. Because everyone wants really tall food. Based on personality, I was most worried about losing my faves Grayson and Chris Jones in one blow. As it should have. My focus is on the quality of the ingredients, not the quantity, she explains. Come up with challenges that encourage creative, visually interesting food. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. Tom, Padma, and Gail tell the cheftestants to pack their knives and go. It really made me feel great. Get a VIP pass to never-before-seen content, exclusive sweepstakes, and much more! Check out never-before-seen content, exclusive sweepstakes, and much more! Nov 16, 2011 at 12:19 am. Im not going home, Bev. Why was she assuming that Beverlys Asian contributions would be what sends them home? In the end, Dakota and Nyesha ended up going home for Dakotas raw venison. Honestly, I would take advice from Tim Love on elk cookery, but I would gladly direct my risotto queries to Tony Montuano, from whom Sarah learned to cook risotto. Its just a shame. They teamed up and just made it work. So I really wanted to push and at the same time I got a lot of inspiration from the other chefs. She viciously attacked her. Quail up next. At the end of the day I couldnt think of a better way to go home runner-up. Best dish to me of the whole season so far that I have tasted. But first, a very quick rundown of the Quickfire Challenge co-presided by Tim Love, a Fort Worth-based Top Chef Master, and Padma, who made a couple of styling and fashion missteps (that Southwestern-themed blouse and Pocahontas hair was all a bit literal). I think its a really fun time and doing Top Chef let me find a new route. The theme of the challenge was fairly open ended: Create a dish that serves as a tribute to someone who inspired you as a chef. Quickfire Challenge: The chefs prepared dishes using only the ingredients provided in backpack survival kits. She talked about the pressure of taking a good chef down with her if she screwed up the dish. They were going to pounce like lionesses, like little tigers. But Sarah is the absolute most annoying chef to have ever been on the whole series. Again Heather brought up the whole Asian issue, which wasnt the problem with their dish. A jury of chef-testants voted Team Duck into the bottom three. Was it karma that sent Heather Terhune packing from Top Chef? Offers may be subject to change without notice. That wasnt the most disturbing moment of the night, though: We also learned that Sarah has teary orgasms. Thanks, Bravo. I am getting a bottle of vodka, getting crunk, and going to find me a motherf---in cowboy. There dish was actually not bad at all. I hope at the reunion, she gives Beverly a better apology than Im sorry if you think I hurt your feelings, the most disingenuous, dismissive apology imaginable, one you only give to someone you have zero respect for. I still wanted them to say my name as well. I love the way Grayson communicates. Also, I must credit a commenter from last week for the title of this weeks recap. I found Lindsays southern drawl more pronounced last week and I have a theory: when she is talking directly to the camera she speaks like she was on the honour (British spelling) role at Eton. 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. The contestants' city and state of residence during time of filming. 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