Pages tagged “top chef”

The 20 Best Non-Fiction TV Shows of 2010

By Josh Jackson at 7:42 AM on December 15, 2010

So much "Reality" programming represents the lowest common denominator of our culture, but the abundance of non-fiction programming has also produced some surprisingly great TV. read more

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Catching Up With... Top Chef’s Kevin Gillespie

By Kate Kiefer at 7:30 AM on December 9, 2009

Gillespie, 27, is executive chef and partner at acclaimed Atlanta restaurant Woodfire Grill... read more

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NBC Launches United Plates of America, Hands Out Restaurant Chain

By Gage Henry at 2:30 PM on November 19, 2009

NBC is calling on Top Chef production company Magical Elves to start up yet another cooking competition series, this one not so run-of-the-mill, boasting the same bullet-sweating competitions as well as a pungent flavor of capitalism. The winner of this contest will be awarded not one eatery of his or her own variety, but an entire restaurant chain.... read more

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Paste's Holiday Gift Guide for TV Junkies

By Kate Kiefer at 11:39 AM on November 18, 2009

You already bought them subscriptions to Paste, and you already bought them Snuggies—what else is there for the TV lovers in your life? Here are some ideas:... read more

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The 10 Best Food TV Shows of the Decade (2000-2009)

By Paste Staff at 7:00 AM on November 11, 2009

It says something about America, no doubt, that we've reached a point where eating food is no longer enough—we now must be entertained by it... read more

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Top Chef: Just Desserts Now Casting

By Gage Henry at 3:30 PM on October 28, 2009

Bravo’s Top Chef will showcase a sweeter side to the franchise come 2010 with a spin off what will specifically put pastry chefs to the baking test.... read more

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Fall Guide to Good TV: Top Chef

By Paste Staff at 6:35 AM on October 14, 2009

Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on BravoThe sixth season of this addictive foodie-survival challenge takes place in Las Vegas, home to approximately 10 million celebrity-chef auxiliary restaurants and 20 million casino buffets. If early favorite Kevin Gillespie doesn’t win, we’re pulling for his Atlanta counterpart, Hector Santiago. ... read more

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Why Kevin Is Top Chef

By Kate Kiefer at 7:00 AM on October 1, 2009

I was wrong last time, but here I go again, trying to predict the winner of Top Chef: Las Vegas. I’m rooting for our hometown boy Kevin Gillespie all the way. Here’s why: ... read more

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Top Ten Reality TV Shows

By Kate Kiefer at 7:00 AM on September 24, 2009

A true event of this decade, reality TV can be toxic (Wife Swap), and it can be inspiring (The Amazing Race). The shows on this list don't necessarily represent the best, most intelligent programming that television has to offer, but they’re entertaining—and isn’t that the point? ... read more

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My Top Five Top Chefs

By Kate Kiefer at 7:00 AM on August 27, 2009

Top Chef: Las Vegas is going to be the best season of all. We’ve got a brother-brother rivalry, one of the rudest contestants yet, and to top it all off, a crier. (By the way, who knew Sin City was such a culinary mecca?) It’s hard to determine the strongest chefs this early in the game, but I’ve already picked out my favorite contestants. ... read more

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