http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/12/Top-Chef--Cooking-by-Numbers.aspx In this episode of TOP CHEF, we got to see tantrums, sweat and tears; there was even some food thrown into the mix. The mayhem began with a Quickfire Challenge that had the chefs pairing appetizers with gin-based cocktails. Guest judge, Jamie Walker — the global master mixologist for Bombay Sapphire Gin — prepared a variety of exotic mixed drinks for each contestant. The challenge was to come up with an appetizer that would blend well with the flavors of the drink. Now, after watching every season of TOP CHEF, I believe myself to be somewhat of an expert on food, and I thought the chefs were all very creative and thoughtful in their choices of what to make. Of course, in reality, I can barely boil an egg, but that’s the beauty of a show like this; it really does make you feel as if you know what you’re talking about, even when you don’t. Perhaps the biggest shocker of the challenge was the fact that Casey won it. Not that Casey is a bad chef, but then again, who knows whether she is or isn’t since the previous three episodes have been mostly devoted to the men. 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/2007/07/12/Top-Chef--Cooking-by-Numbers.aspx 77 60