Instead of immunity, the winner received $10,000. The pop singer, 41 . 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. The season premiered on November 2, 2011. A lot of people are interested in it, so its kinda fun. 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. Tim Love is onto this purity of life style, and says it's like being at the beach. Andy pushed her: You were there.. 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. D Magazine's Loren Means loves to watch Top Chef. Also, worst Fan Favorite ever. 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. Sarah wanted to win a challenge really badly, and its nice for her that she won one that meant so much to her. 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. 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. Theres no way Heather would talk down to anyone else like that. Its safe to say hes the worst Fan Favorite ever hes no Carla or Fabio. NEXT: Its not just the Heather and Beverly show. Come up with challenges that encourage creative, visually interesting food. Spiaggia's Sarah Grueneberg (left), with chefs Ty-Lor Boring, Keith Rhodes and . Qualifying Challenge: The contestants put on the bubble had 45 minutes to cook any dish. 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 Judges Table this week got ugly, thanks to Heather. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. 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). 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. As someone who grew up eating galbi jjim, I really wanted to try Beverlys take on it. 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). The fun montages about Graysons explicit one-liners and Gails evil alter ego came later. Crary hoped the judges wouldnt notice, but of course they did. Third Tweet (Extra Ingredient): The chefs had to use a pantry ingredient randomly chosen for them by another contestant. >We begin our episode, full of tears, tears of rage, and even tears of freedom, in the luxo chef digs. I dont get it and dont want to) over the prospect of getting eliminated in his hometown. Therefore, she volunteered to watch all of the episodes this . 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. As season 18 of Top Chef came to a close, with Texas-based Chef Gabe Erales winning the top prize of $250K, viewers of the popular cooking competition raised a red flag about Erales being fired as executive chef from Comedor, an upscale Mexican restaurant and fixture in the Austin dining scene. Gross, Heather. Once the group got smaller we really got to show each other more. Top Chef Week 3 Recap: Befelled by a Tortilla. WTF sweet potatoes are the odd part of this one. NEXT: Patti Labelle wants more, more, moooooooooore Friend-of-Bravo (FOB) Patti Labelle, whos famous not just for her voice but also her Over the Rainbow mac and cheese as seen on Oprah, was the guest judge for the weeks Elimination Challenge. Did you catch Beverly flying through at one point screaming, COMING THROUGH!! They were then given 30 minutes to create a dish that pairs well with the tequila of their choice. 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. 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. The winner received immunity and a $5,000 cash prize. I staged with Chris Shepherd -- hes in Houston, Texas and he took me to three different Asian markets in Houston. But worse than the albumin was the overpowering dill, according to Emeril Id almost forgot he was a permanent judge this season! The judges considered the. He was a temperamental hothead in the kitchen and a terrible team player. Elimination Challenge: Working in teams of two, the chefs served a game dinner. Quickfire Challenge: The chefs were shown several varieties of tequila. 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. Beverly with rustic American fervor. Moto Chris is the most unconfident confident fence salesman ever. Elimination Challenge: The chefs were tasked with making dishes honoring their cooking influences as part of a tribute dinner. Oh my God. Challenge: Colicchio directed the chefs to Bolner's Meat Market in San Antonio, where they were given an entire rib rack of beef. Bravotv.com: So when are you and your fianc getting married? Elimination Challenge: In the same pairs as the Quickfire, the chefs catered a neighborhood block party. Squab. Elimination Challenge: The chefs participated in a Texas chili cook-off. 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. 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:. Emeril could hardly even tell what animal or creature the meat came from. She talked about the pressure of taking a good chef down with her if she screwed up the dish. (A thousand Disqus likes to anyone who gets that reference). At the end of the day I couldnt think of a better way to go home runner-up. 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. Check out never-before-seen content, exclusive sweepstakes, and much more! NEXT: Will Bev get the last laugh? If anyone could go all the way in Last Chance Kitchen, its probably Nyesha! I have an aversion to BBQ sauce in a fine-dining setting, but thats just me. From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. I liked that Andy gave him some grief for it and wasnt excited for him at all. Grayson got so frustrated with Chris, snapping at him for sweating on the dishes (eww, how much of my restaurant food has chef-sweat on it?) The finalists chose their sous chefs by tasting the dishes that they had prepared, without prior knowledge of who prepared each dish. Top Chef recap: Is Heather the show's greatest villain? "[Beverly] does well and the villain leaves!" Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. Im all for whittling down the herd faster, especially in this already prolonged season, but the eliminations should be based on individual performance. I thought these two would be like Gretzky/Messier, an unbeatable combo. I am cutting to the end here, but Nyesha and Dakota lose. It was hilarious and also a great example of how powerful reality TV editing is. Nyesha and Dakota. Seriously, Heather, you dont have to be a genius to realize that youre hurting yourself by throwing your teammate under the bus. Get reality TV news, reviews, and recommendations in your inbox every week. 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. She went as far as to say, Everything Ive ever said is very truthful. Wow, someone needs a big dose of humility. Qualifying Challenge: The third group of chefs each chose an ingredient from a provided assortment. I cant un-know that. 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. While each of the other teams had some major drama, they. Bring back the blindfolded palate-testing Quickfire. Smart girl. Elimination Challenge: The chefs, divided into two teams, catered a quinceaera with upscale Mexican food. You pulled Tyler, and part of it was that you legitimately thought what he made was Heathers dish. Bravotv.com: Gail noted in her finale blog that the dashi was a nice nod to Paul and his style and she thought that that was really nice that you included that. Oh my God I love him. 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.. Like Dakota last week, Heather made an inexcusably glaring mistake in execution and was sent packing. But the Chicago-based chef knows the story line couldn't have been scripted any better. If Sarah won a bit of my sympathy after the finale last week, she sort of lost it again right here. How refreshing. Top Chef: Texas is the ninth season of the American reality television series Top Chef. 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. When you get promised an old carpenters technique for sweet potato link fence, what do you envision? 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. Chefs get to rank the bottom three teams. 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. As it should have. 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. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. Quickfire Challenge: The chefs were each paired in a tag team challenge with a previous Top Chef Masters contestant: Takashi Yagihashi, Anita Lo, and Floyd Cardoz. Paul was assisted by Barbara Lynch, Chris C., Keith, and Ty-Lr, while Sarah was assisted by Heather, Grayson, Nyesha, and Tyler. 'Top Chef: Texas' reunion: Did Sarah tell Emeril Lagasse to 'f--- off'? Dakota with her lamb, which I saw coming. This truly was great. According to reunion master Andy Cohen, 90 percent of all questions about Top Chef:. 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. NEXT: Heather vs. Bev: The rivalry continues, and my loyalties are fluctuating. What Heather is doing is not culinary leadership, it's belittling nonsense, and thats what rubbing Nyesha the wrong way. Tom, Padma, and Gail tell the cheftestants to pack their knives and go. 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. 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? Anyway, here are my hopes for next season: Did Sarah and Heather answer all your questions? More at 11. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. I staged with a few different chefs around the city. Account. Here's who's cooking what: Nyesha and Dakota: venison for chef Bryan Caswell from Reef in Houston. Elimination Challenge: The two finalists were asked to lead their own restaurants and create a four-course tasting menu. Because everyone wants really tall food. Big meal time. 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. Imagine how Sarah would take it if three awful people harped on everything she said or did all season. The winner received a trip for two to Costa Rica. Lindsay and Chris Crary were first up with their roasted wild boar glazed with peach barbecue sauce (anyone notice peach is a big trend this year?) Teamwork reigns supreme. She viciously attacked her. 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I think its a really fun time and doing Top Chef let me find a new route. Breaking down around the luxo digs. After more than a decade perfecting American comfort food at Chicagos beloved Atwood Caf, Heathers focus at Sable shifts to contemporary New American social plates. Jesuss Dad Can Do Anything except be a sweet potato fence. I butchered fish for two days straight. Go, Loren. 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 . Lets get one thing straight: Nyesha is total pro. Quickfire Challenge: The chefs cooked dishes using rattlesnake. 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. Chris Crary likes quiet walks on the beach with a fifth of Don Julio and beautiful people who think like he does. But we are really excited and I think we are going to shoot for the fall or early next spring/ summer. I created reality blurred 22 years ago as a place to collect interesting links I found. 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. 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. However, if you buy something after clicking an affiliate link, I may earn a commission, which helps support reality blurred. 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. Top Chef: Texas is the ninth season of the American reality television series Top Chef. Then the judges vote for last place, and both members of that team pack up their knives. 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. Clearly, Im drinking the wrong kind, cause whenever Im sipping tequila, its never fine and I hardly taste the nachos Im eating. 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. Minutes before he was recorded saying everything was fine, except his chicken. Chris Jones chicken was too dry, and Tim thought Sarah undercooked her risotto. 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. . Sarah garnered kudos from Tom and Padma for her nicely fried, subtly smoky Burrata-stuffed squash blossom with bacon and zucchini hash. Updated December 22, 2011 at 05:39 AM EST. Hes the nicest man.SG: Hes so amazing. I love Nyeshas professionalism. We wait at the table while Heather berates 2023 Oscars predictions: See who will win at the 95th Academy Awards. Seriously, why were we subjected to that? 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. ), Crary prepped a sockeye salmon with brown sugar carrot puree and confit potato. But regardless, it wasnt a bone in the top part of the filet, it was these little feather bones that were only maybe 1/4 inch long, they were like babies and they were just embedded in the flesh, and so thats when I had to come back through and just butcher all bellies the next day because I knew I could not serve bones. [1] In the season finale, Paul Qui was declared the winner over runner-up Sarah Grueneberg. A tortilla fence, sure. Hugh oh hey, Hugh thought the duck was a bit rubbery and the whole dish was too safe. That doesnt seem like the worst place to be, but I get his point. 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. This is a team competition tonight. Tim Love is onto this "purity of life style," and says it's like being at the beach. Again Heather brought up the whole Asian issue, which wasnt the problem with their dish. She looked at Beverly with pure disdain when talking down to her, and she was so concerned that Beverly wouldnt act like a team player that she ended up coming across as the worst team player of all. She is most worried about getting Paul sent packing, taking ownership of what she has done, and the effects it has on a team. My focus is on the quality of the ingredients, not the quantity, she explains. Heather asks somebody to look it up on their Google machine. Maybe Top Chef wants to have my wedding on the next season. crispy pork belly with corn, bell pepper, habanero and potato hash. Luckily Ty-Lor Boring didnt cook this, as the puns would be too much to handle. Her meat cookery missed the mark. In actuality, at the end of the day Im still going to do what I want to do because its my dinner. The dishes were cooked at the house where the contestants resided rather than the Top Chef kitchen, limiting the cooking supplies available. 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.. People think Im Heather. Tim explained that a good tequila is meant to be sipped like a fine wine. Elimination Challenge: Each chef prepared a dish inspired by the 2012 gothic film adaptation of the "Snow White" fairy tale, Snow White and the Huntsman. To share our perspectives and exchange ideas in a welcoming, supportive space, Ive created these rules for commenting here. Nov 16, 2011 at 12:19 am. Challenge: The chefs were given 10 minutes to prep and cook a dish containing six ingredients, including clams, lemons, onions, and peppers. 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. I was extremely patient with him because the girls were about to eat him alive. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, sweepstakes, and more! Having said that, the pairings really heightened the drama this was the first truly riveting episode of this season. The winner received $5,000. Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to create a dish using ingredients found in a gas station with a budget of $20. We have to protect our borders, you know. 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. Its Jedi strong. Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to make a pastry dessert with the help of a sous-chef. Crary has taken over Love's brain, or everybody is woozy. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from. We check each other for the better good of the food. When he told me about it I said, I know that, I cant do anything about it now! It was cute how he told me and he isnt savvy with production so he didnt know I was miked. Ed acts as secretary, meaning he jots down notes . The other judges clearly knew she said it. I loved that Tim stuck his nose right up to the meat and took a good long sniff. They are both elated and honorable and classy at the table. They were going to pounce like lionesses, like little tigers. The tiny kitchen was about 150 degrees and the chefs are vying for space in an already emotional clusterf---ed space. By Nancy Nichols | November 3, 2011 | 12:11 pm. The logic of Heather throwing Beverly under the bus at the Judges' Table will only ever make sense to her. 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. with kohlrabi slaw and faro fried rice. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. 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 made. In other words, Sarahs loss wasnt a condemnation of her talent or skills, even though it was certainly disappointing. [4] Grayson Schmitz returned to compete in Top Chef: California.[5]. Bravo Insider is your VIP pass to never-before-seen content, exclusive giveaways, and so much more. and being overly honest with the judges. Andrew: Mediterranean Pizza with Anchovies, Capers, Fried Calamari & Arugula. So sad because they are both strong. Instead of immunity, the winner received $5,000. Nyesha knew Dakota wasnt confident in taking care of the meat, but she let Dakota try to figure it out on her own. Ooh, to the Twitter troll who dreamed that one up, nice thinking! Offers may be subject to change without notice. Beverly impressed with a non-Asian take that, sour-faced Heather! The winner received $15,000. The reunion also focused on the bullying of Beverly, who Andy Cohen called controversial, but thats not even remotely possible. Top Chef (season 9) Award (s) won. From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. Go team. So I really wanted to push and at the same time I got a lot of inspiration from the other chefs. The judges enjoyed the gratin and the flavor of the venison, but no one could deny that the meat was raw, which was enough to put them in the bottom three. The competitors knew there would be potential for tempers flaring. The members of the losing team then competed against one another to rework their losing chili into a winning dish. Quickfire Challenge: The chefs prepared dishes that incorporated fan suggestions sent in via Twitter during the challenge. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. Winner: Speaking of unpleasant: Nicholas Elmi is probably Top Chef 's worst winner ever. Challenge: The chefs were asked to prepare a dish using at least three ingredients provided from the leftovers of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Duck from Heather and Beverly. Did Nyesha deserve to get the boot for not looking out for her teammate? NOT for telling a judge to f off, but for playing the victim once again. 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! People were kind of mean about me defending Italian food, at the same time they werent saying anything about Beverly or Paul making somewhat of an Asian -- Thai, Japanese, Korean -- style dishes for the majority of the show. Inspired by his uncle who taught him to appreciate fresh fish (another photo of chubster-Crarymore please! 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