1. Doesn't Rick Bayless's beard kinda remind you of Spencer Pratt's? I love love love Rick Bayless, I can't say anything bad about him, and nothing about him reminds me of that creep SP!

2. What do you think of Anito Lo? I dug her! I was sad to see the last remaining woman leave.

3. How is your palette? Could you name those dishes? My palette is terrible! I didn't know what papadum was so I had to Wikipedia it! Those blind taste tests are difficult!

4. Which ex-Top Chef contestant would you pick to be your sous chef? Of all time? Stephanie, because she rocks! Out of the choices last night, Fabio! I had forgotten how much I loved him and it was wonderful to see him again!!!

5. Who was out of line: Dale or Chiarello? Dale, 100%. That guy is an arrogant prick, I was happy to see him go. Chiarello is a Top Chef MASTER!!! He didn't go on a reality show to win some prize to make a name for himself, like Dale did, he did it on his own! I have nothing but respect for Chiarello! He's a bad-ass!

6. How hot is Hubert Keller? OMG, SO HOT!!! The voice alone does it for me. And then he can cook on top of it! I dig that kind of laid back personality, him and Rick Bayless both are hot!

7. Who do you think will win? Rick Bayless! Because I love mexican food! But I'm rooting for all top 3 contestants, I will be happy if any of them win!

No. Rick Bayless isn't anywhere as creepy as Spencer. However, I do wonder how he could have guessed "plum" when he tasted a mango

God, the worst part of the Top Chef Masters was bringing back the Top Chef contestants. Dale, Spike and Betty, I never want to see you ever again. All that drama was so unnecessary. Fabio, however, needs his own TV show

There's a video on EaterSF of DJ Hubert Keller on the decks. THAT was hot
http://sf.eater.com/archives/2009/08/10/sf_chefs_recap_the_phenomenon_th...

1. As much as I like Bayless (and dislike Pratt), I have to admit, yeah, it kind of does.
2. I go back and forth on her. Sometimes I like her, sometimes I don't. I think she's the kind of person I'd really like in real life, but her personality doesn't always translate well for tv.
3. My palette is oddly good. I'm sure I couldn't have named all 20, but I'd like to think I could have at least gotten as many as the chefs did.
4. Of the ones who were there? Definitely Fabio! I do like Jamie a lot, as well, though, so maybe not definitely. It would have been between those two for sure.
5. Dale was completely out of line! Although, I can't say I'm surprised at his behavior.
6. I don't know that I'd describe Hubert as hot, maybe when he was younger. I do love him, though!
7. I'd like to see Hubert win, but the spoiler that I accidentally read on this site has been in the back of my mind, so I'm guessing I've known the winner for quite some time; that's definitely influencing who I think will win.

lilkimbo, I have to agree with you on Anita. But I still can't believe she couldn't identify peanut butter!

i am up in the air between bayless and keller!! i love them both so much. i could definitely do without chiarello.

i know it seemed like dale was being an ass... but in the interviews all of the previous top chef contestants weren't speaking kindly of michael at all. everyone was gushing about rick and hubert, but NOT michael. -- i think there might have been more to what we saw.

I want to see Rick Bayless win. I find him to be so sincere and such a great cook. If times were different and I was different, I would kidnap him over to my house and cook him a plate or two just to watch him a little longer and then send him back to his family!

i like all three of the finalists! i'm in love with keller and his voice and attitude, ciarrelo is cute and seems fun, and i want rick bayless to tell me stories at bedtime.

1. the thought never crossed my mind!

2. her personality is kinda dry but i respect her cooking!

3. i was surprised how poorly they did! i'm not saying i could do better but i could have gotten peanut butter!

4. Fabio or Richard! love those two

5. Dale- he's a sous chef guest on the episode. whether the master chef is being an ass or not he shouldn't yell at him.

6. love him- he's adorable!

7. pulling for Hubert Keller but I'd be happy with any of them. I like how they all help each other out

A chef of Chinese ancestry that was born & raised in America NOT getting Hoisin sauce OR Peanut Butter right in a blind taste test on television ??? WOW !!!
Getting plum from mango ?,... Hmmmm.
I am still heartbroken that Fabio didn't win Top Chef, a lot of chef's have passion for food but I love his respect for it. I loved his attitude when last season that dickhead judge told Fabio that he was looking for acidity in his dish that contained a very prominent Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. I get so tired of these self indulgent "critics" only approve of a dish after going through their text book check list whether it makes sense in the dish or not.
Michael Chiarello is arrogant & almost left the show because of it but Dale is a hot head with multiple complexes that should not be working in any team environment & should have been kicked off the show for his attempt at intimidation & readiness & provocation of violence on TV. Michael should have whacked him in the face with the sheet pan (off camera of course).
Cheers.

1. not really - i HATE spencer but i really like rick
2. i think that this isn't the right environment for her
3. i def wouldn't have gotten some of those. i didn't even know what some of them were
4. hmm...good question. i like blaise
5. both - it's a kitchen - not a high school
6. lol...really? you think so?
7. i hope rick - i adore him.

1-Only a rat reminds me of Pratt
2-More or less
3-Not that good, I think I woulda got PB and hoisin
4-Fabio
5-DALE, how dare him. Grow up
6-Hot
7-MC but they're all fantastic!

It's "palate," folks.

Palette: the board on which a painter mixes his colors; a particular range of colors.