Chef Traci Des Jardins Talks Top Chef Masters and Africa


Updated 06/29/11 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Traci Des Jardins on Losing Top Chef Masters

Although she didn't win Top Chef Masters, San Francisco's Traci Des Jardins came pretty close to being the first female Master. After she shared a day of her life with us, she took a quick minute to chat about the Top Chef experience. Here's what she had to say: On not winning Masters: At that point, Floyd, Mary, and I were ready for the show to be over. We were each playing for charity and each Read more

Did the Right Chef Win Top Chef Masters?


Updated 06/16/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Did the Right Chef Win Top Chef Masters?

Confession: I'm tired of the Top Chef franchise. After watching eight seasons of the classic version, two seasons each of Masters and Just Desserts, I had a really hard time getting into the latest installation of Masters. Although the host was Australian hottie Curtis Stone and a handful of different judges were brought in, I wasn't into it at all. However, I did manage to view the finale last Read more

Let's Dish: What Did You Think of Last Night's Top Chefs?


Updated 04/13/11 11:06 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Viewers Thoughts on Top Chef All-Stars Reunion and Top Chef Masters Premiere

Bravo had a big night with Top Chef last evening. The reunion show of All-Stars was packed with fun videos, hysterical moments, and even a showdown with Tom and Elia! Then, afterward was the season premiere of the revamped Masters, which the majority of you were planning on watching. It was pretty exciting: the cheftestants were surprised with Restaurant Wars in the first episode! The quickfire Read more

Will You Watch Top Chef Masters Season 3?


Updated 04/07/11 7:08 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Will You Watch Top Chef Masters Season 3?

Tonight after the reunion episode of All-Stars, the third season of Top Chef Masters debuts on Bravo. It's got a new host, different judges, and an interesting cast of chefs, so it promises to be unlike the previous two rounds. Are you planning on watching it? Photo courtesy of Bravo Will You Watch Top Chef Masters Season 3? Yes I'm going to check out the first episode before I Read more

Meet Your Top Chef Masters!


Updated 03/02/11 11:18 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Top Chef Masters Season 3 Chefs

With only five competitors left on Top Chef All-Stars, it's only natural that Bravo get the public excited for what's to come next with the franchise: Top Chef Masters season three! This time Kelly Choi is out and she's been replaced by the hunky Australian chef Curtis Stone. Also gone from the judge's table? James Rayner and Gael Greene. They've been replaced by former Gourmet editor in chief Read more

Curtis Stone Talks Top Chef Masters, America's Next Great Restaurant


Updated 01/27/11 3:40 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Curtis Stone Talks Top Chef Masters, America's Next Great Restaurant

Think you've seen a lot of celeb chef Curtis Stone on Celebrity Apprentice and The Biggest Loser? Well, America's about to see a lot more of him. This year, he'll replace Kelly Choi as the host of Top Chef Masters and serve as a panelist alongside Bobby Flay in America's Next Great Restaurant. The dashing Aussie chef caught up with Slashfood and talked frankly about everything from the "freaks" Read more

Curtis Stone to Replace Kelly Choi as Host of Top Chef Masters


Updated 04/24/11 12:14 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Curtis Stone is New Host of Top Chef Masters

If you thought the super-skinny, sometimes robotic hostess Kelly Choi was the weakest link on Top Chef Masters, looks like you weren't the only one. Bravo has just released the news that the third season of the culinary competition will get a new host. It's none other than Australian chef Curtis Stone. No word on the chefs who will participate, but the channel did announce a ninth season of Top Read more

Out of the Lunch Box: Anita Lo's Curried Chicken Sandwich


Updated 10/20/10 4:20 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Out of the Lunch Box: Anita Lo's Curried Chicken and Raisin Sandwich

Anita Lo has traveled the globe, and today she's bringing her worldly influence to your child's school lunch. The acclaimed chef and owner of Annisa Restaurant in Greenwich Village sent us a curried chicken sandwich recipe that packs a flavorful (and nutritious) punch with homemade cashew butter, sliced cucumber, and raisins. The recipe makes enough that mom and dad can brown-bag it to work as Read more