http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/14/Top-Chef--Off-to-a-Simmering-Start.aspx The problem with first episodes of reality shows is that all the contestants seem interchangeable; they are fresh-faced, eager and on their best behavior. This is especially true on Bravo reality shows like TOP CHEF, because only on Bravo would there be not one, but two contestants with mohawks. It doesn’t matter that one is a guy and one is a girl; I still can’t tell them apart. Or the two burly guys with New York accents —  though one did make me laugh when he warned Michah that she better not boss him. This year it seems as though the cheftesants, as Bravo insists on calling them, truly have brought their A-game. Every contestant is a sous- or executive chef, a private chef, or runs a catering business. It is a pretty impressive bunch. No home cooks or weird vegan organic types. And the food looked good! I had a pretty big dinner, but by the end of the show, I kind of had a hankering for geoduck. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/14/Top-Chef--Off-to-a-Simmering-Start.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/14/Top-Chef--Off-to-a-Simmering-Start.aspx#643 Fun show, but you're right about the interchangeble contestants. Bravo does this on all their shows. Hopefully as the show progresses the individual personalities will come out. bob-lamont http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/14/Top-Chef--Off-to-a-Simmering-Start.aspx#643 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 23:44:01 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/14/Top-Chef--Off-to-a-Simmering-Start.aspx#646 This show is a little "Real Word", but is fun to watch. Sarah is my favorite so far. No telling how far she's go. I agree that Tre the Texan is the dark horse and might out chef the rest. Mattman http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/14/Top-Chef--Off-to-a-Simmering-Start.aspx#646 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 23:52:30 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/14/Top-Chef--Off-to-a-Simmering-Start.aspx#647 Yea, I love Sarah too, but not sure how long she'll be around. At least she has experience with different types of Cuisine. the show was too long, cut to the case people! amberwaves http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/14/Top-Chef--Off-to-a-Simmering-Start.aspx#647 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:07:28 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/14/Top-Chef--Off-to-a-Simmering-Start.aspx#648 Yea, I love Sarah too, but not sure how long she'll be around. At least she has experience with different types of Cuisine. the show was too long, cut to the case people! amberwaves http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/14/Top-Chef--Off-to-a-Simmering-Start.aspx#648 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:07:28 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/14/Top-Chef--Off-to-a-Simmering-Start.aspx#652 i did'nt really enjoy it, it was to long and kind of boring. sarah was okay.the show did'nt do much for me. stillwill http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/14/Top-Chef--Off-to-a-Simmering-Start.aspx#652 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 01:41:40 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/14/Top-Chef--Off-to-a-Simmering-Start.aspx#660 Its okayt learning to make different kinds of food daily stoner56 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/14/Top-Chef--Off-to-a-Simmering-Start.aspx#660 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:04:03 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/14/Top-Chef--Off-to-a-Simmering-Start.aspx#661 Its okayt learning to make different kinds of food daily stoner56 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/14/Top-Chef--Off-to-a-Simmering-Start.aspx#661 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:04:03 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/14/Top-Chef--Off-to-a-Simmering-Start.aspx#691 I love this show. I have watched the first two seasons and I think this one is the best so far. My favorite is Sarah. bjbminnich http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/14/Top-Chef--Off-to-a-Simmering-Start.aspx#691 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 01:06:55 GMT