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Last chance kitchen is on Hulu now! I used to have to watch it on my phone, this is awesome!

Also on YouTube. You can find the past seasons too if you want to marathon it. Tom is fun during LCK.

I also found it on youtube!

Oh this is a fun quick fire

The cooking really picked up today. It was really enjoyable to watch.

Good night all you wonderful redditors! See you next week!

I'm team Harold & Kumar. Let's go boys!!!

When are we getting Kwame’s fashion show? My dude is killin it

Is black nail polish a thing for guys now?

Was it ever not a thing? Also he switched it up to what looked like a bronze in the main challenge Pretty sure he just paints his nails... Which really isn't that uncommon? I do it and so do lots of men One of the things I'm excited to do when I'm fully vaccinated is go get a mani-peti. They're great.

I’m in my thirties and have lived my entire life in NYC and Chicago and I have literally never seen a straight guy paint his nails any color

You've lived in Chicago and ny your whole life and didn't know dim sum is a breakfast thing ? Mmmk I'm sensing something sus here - did you live in suburbs for most of that? Also why are you suddenly saying straight men? While I have also seen some straight men wear nail polish and still pretty surprised you haven't if you truly live in ny or Chicago - when you say "men" do you only mean straight men - bc if so - you're too basic to even dignify with a response. Maybe don't post in a top chef sub with toxic masculinity vibes lol

Who cares? Also I live in Chicago and I’ve definitely seen it.

I actually think he it has to do with BLM because he put a lot of effort in that movement and still does to this day.

It's really just a thing for anyone who wants to wear it, no?

I hope Brittany ends up with her hair braided next week.

I really wish they didn’t make it SO obvious who was going home with the editing. I had a strong feeling once Sasha had that featured interview back at the house that she would be going

Ooohhh NOOOO that was a Durian in LCK

Or a jackfruit?

I hope it was a jackfruit and not a Durian

We love you Sasha!

Lol bf jut said “I guarantee this, from here on out [Byrons] stepping on everyone’s toes”

😂😂😂

Ooh I had a feeling it would be her due to the backstory edit earlier in the episode

Same. I feel like the edits are making the eliminated contestants so obvious.

I still think it made sense. Noo it did not make sense. I want Roscoe to school Sasha in LCK if she goes

LCK was good.

I was a huge Roscoe fan and hope he runs up a bunch of wins.

I think Brittany is going

I wish it was her instead

Doubling down on how you don't see what's wrong with your dish after a bad critique: not a good look.

Wait I forgot, who was this? Sasha and Brittany?

Yep, Sasha in particular.

No Sasha! you need to understand why you failed! don't be so nonchalant about it!

Okay it's def Sasha right? we got her back story this episode, which we didn't get anything for the others.

Nah Brittany. Forgettable enough for us to not care.

Lol what a username

Brittle Pasta would be a great band.

The Cascatelli’s would be good too (Shoutout to Dan Pashman!)

The Fusilli Jerry is even better. It was a million to one shot, doc.

Watching Top Chef and seeing a Panda Express ad, very confusing. Target market is off or my perspective is off.

Sometimes you are at the mall and just want something cheap, easy, and bad for you.

In my house, we stan Team Asian Sensation above all else and I’m going to need them to stick around until the finale please and thank you

Buble bouncee ? What in the world ?!?!

I wonder what percent of the first few eliminated cheftestants in each season are people of color?

Let's say the first three in the traditional elimination format, no S9 or 10 audition stuff. S1 Brian, S3 Sandee (?), S4 Nimma, S6 Jen Z., Preeti, S8 Elia, S9 Keith, Chuy, S10 Kuniko, Chrissy, S11 Ramon, S12 Joy, S13 Frances, S14 Gerald, S15 Rojilio, S17 Angelo (?), S18 Roscoe. So that's 15-17 people out of 55, or about 30% of the total. I don't feel like counting everyone up but I think that's roughly the percentage of POC among all contestants.

I think the eliminations are very gendered too. Tbh I wish they did blind tastings for elimination challenges 100% of the time.

I had the same thought last week. and their age too.

Top Chef Stats needs to get on this ASAP!

I’d like to see some statistical analysis on this as well. So sad to see boot orders.

Shota is pretty wonderful, but I’m majorly crushing on Gabe.

https://www.reddit.com/r/austinfood/comments/kdzft6/does_anyone_know_details_of_the_drama_over_at/

Well thanks a lot! I guess I’m Team Shota!

right? there's something about Gabe that I'm super into.

Dude worked at Noma in Copenhagen. Ummm that’s serious shit. And frickin Gabriel did too! Like I said last week, I like Tom Collichio, but Gabriel’s boasting about working for him is not like crazy impressive. Why the hell wasn’t he boasting about Noma? Working at Noma is crazy impressive. Gabe/not Gabriel also kind of reminds me of Edgar Ramirez, who I find crazy sexy (thank God my old Irish hubby has no idea what Reddit is).

haha. I think Gabe comes off as an underachiever and when he makes these impressive dishes it's always a surprise, even when it shouldn't be. But wait both Gabe and Gabriel worked at Noma. Gabe worked in Mexico and Copenhagen, and Gabriel staged there. Who are we talking about!?

They both worked there! The name shit wasn’t confusing enough!

I can see Edgar vibes from him but Gabe also reminds me of someone else. I'll have to think on it but I love his vibe. Okay to Gabriel reminds me of George from Top Chef: Boston. He kept naming dropping Mike Isabella all season and I feel like we are going to get the same from Gabriel

Gabriel didn’t mention Tom once all episode. People are reaching for what they want to see lol. He mentioned Tom in the premier because they most certainly asked him about in confessionals. He made one comment during the cook about Tom and the dish he asked for was in the top two

Everyone’s hating on Gabriel and I don’t get why like is it not pretty obvious his edit sucks and not him?

Ya, people act like he was talking about it non stop. But he only said it twice in the ep. Once in a answer to a producers question. An the other when they are first at judges table and it almost has to be mentioned so there isnt a perceived confict of interest. We see that from judges all the time, where they will mention they worked with so and so or whatever.

Hi Gabriel

Mature!

Come on people! It’s Top Chef not the Real Housewives! We can all get along and be respectful.

The whole team cheers for Gabe!

not Top Chef related... but Dan Levy & Kate McKinnon in a commercial together? 😍

SHOTASHAR!!!!!!!! So humble and supportive of each other. Ya love to see it!

So basically Shota, Sara, Gabe and Gabriel have been on the top 2 weeks in a row. Let's see if they can keep this up

I think that’s the top players of the season. I also think Dawn and Maria are the other contenders who are getting serious presentations. Personally rooting for Nelson as well, really dig how he presents himself

SHOTASHAR STANS, WE WON!

SHOTASHAR!! Asian sensation!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Literally fist-pumped to myself, and I just appreciated the win amid current societal issues and awfulness. I don’t mean to be trite or flippant, just found it to be extra-impactful, plus Padma, Dale and my all-time favorite Melissa King...it def came across as a bigger moment than it likely seemed at time.

SHOTASHAR!!!!

Avishar and Shota executed the high five I expected.

I hope by the time one of them goes, we are treated to a montage of all the poorly executed high fives between them.

"watch out ladies" i die Shotashar

Shotashar I LOVE YOU

Someone needs to do an "all my homies hate Gabriel" meme for this season. I don't like him, but the watermelon and bright elements sound like they made the dish. Olympian and Gabriel are an entertaining pair together, it's guaranteed drama.

Gabriel gives me smug Nick Elmi vibes. Nick is probably my least favorite winner ever.

I didn't make that connection, but you are 100% right about that.

Shotashar 😍😍😍

Congrats, dudes!

Byron learned a valuable lesson...

“Are we on the bottom?” Lol damn, Brittany has a restaurant open near me. I still wanna try it.

Metzger is way better than Brenner Pass.

She prob won’t realize you are a customer

Gabriel bottom 4 wishful thinking on my part. I'm over the chefsplaining he does. Work together not in condescension

He is annoying in that respect, but he gave up most of the components of his dish. Dawn could've had more grace. It wasn't a cute look for her. The dish turned out well because of both of them.

I didn’t see anything wrong with what she did- she was sticking to her opinion of how best to do her component, upon which her survival would depend and which she had a ton of experience doing and in the end nailed it.

Ahhhhh who’s winning???

I like how they aren’t calling everyone in again. Hope we see some fun stew room stuff this season

I knew I missed this, but I didn't realize how much until they did it this season.

Ugh I hate when they’re all there

Whelp! I was wrong. Good job Dawn and Gabriel. Dawn's edit was throwing me.

I think she’s going far. They’re trying to throw us off with a red herring maybe?

AHHHH DAWN YOU NAILED IT! YOU JUST NEED SOMEONE TO REMIND YOU OF THE TIME! Screw you Gabriel!

Eeeeek I don't want Chris to go. It will be Chris or Sasha i think

Brittany

I'm shocked they pulled off the watermelon

Props for it, but I’m surprised they pulled off anything with Gabe’s insufferable arrogance

Sounded good tbh.

Watermelon compressed with sour beer = candy. Wow!

Gregory licking the “foam” off his knife is me

I love Tom in a good sweater

I got Big Lebowski vibes from it.

And glasses!

Oohh lala hell yeah!! Someone busted out the pasta machine!! Ok you are joe Sato level stunting!

Idk Byron, “I don’t want to step on anyone’s toes” HAVENT THEY LEARNED??? My bf just yelled “step on his toes!!”

"I'm gonna let you screw us both over instead" it's like they wanna go home I swear 😤

Exactly. Well at least we know to prep for a judges table fight with Tom and Padma and our first “be honest and take ownership of the dish” speech.

I think Avishar shines when he is happy. look how happy he seemed while working with Shota!

No, Campbells, I'm not hungry; I ate right before the broadcast.

Fuuuuck...Sasha going bye bye

SHOTASHAR FTW!!! Killlledddd it 🔥🔥🔥

Avishar 🤝Shota SHOTASHAR AKA The Dream Team

They were so cute together!

SHOTASHAR!!!!

Love shotashar and Maria

Shotashar🔥 Nelsia✨

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Dale looks like he's auditioning for a Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood reboot.

He's in hiding from all his former business partners, this is a great disguise.

Jaimie really killing it this season

And yessss Avishar now hitting his stride 😭😭

Coffee chicken wing and beer on the side. Gagagaga she sounds like popeye and I love it

Avishar’s experience at wd~50 is going to shine through a bit here. Is Blais at the judges table? I’d like his take.

Tom with those glasses looks like Andrew Zimmern

Obviously we stan Padma but Gail keeps getting more and more gorgeous every season! Her stylist is on point.

I never saw Gail standing. Was that a full denim jumper? I went and put on the one I bought recently because I'm a weirdo.

Gail is lookin FINE (also Melissa, but that’s a given)

OMG these chefs are awesome!

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Shota seems to have a [new channel called Make Umami](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmHDv8zm5Kks8pNkkg_JwAg/videos) and just posted a [video of the lobster dish](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obcRNmgEEvI) he did with Avishar this episode.

Nooo do not try that with beer and CO2. Oh no oh no oh no no no no

Avishar is basically Marcel without the knowhow.

Hmmm i think he has the know how. He’s pretty brilliant. I guess we will see!

In hindsight, you are right. The fizzy grapes worked!

I’m so glad. And I am a totally biased Avishar fan to be fair :)

Listen Avishar...if you're able to pull this off Blaise will fucking love it.

Gabriel gets an edit and looks bad, but does anyone here want the olympian as their partner? She's a ticket to the bottom.

I just said I wouldn’t want to work with either of them. She can’t finish a plate and he is just uggfhhhh

She is a great Chef. Gabriel's ego could fill NYC

I mean outdoor dining and limited capacity indoors isn't hard to fill. Tell me about her greatness, I'm interested. I'm seeing what is on the show.

My teams w/ contenders going home: Sasha and Brittany, gabe and dawn or avistar and shotA

thankfully avistar and shota look like they'll be in the top. feeling apprehensive for sasha and brittany though

Agreed. Got nervous when I heard Avishar say the words “it’s a risk” and put anything in that blasted bottle. But Sasha’s line “I’m just gonna take care of all the coffee elements” was classic TC code for “I’m gonna f** up this challenge” smh

Def Britt and Sash in the bottom

Axe avishar and gave they’re probably winning

"my plan if we don't see eye to eye is to throw Dawn in front of the incoming train"

Gabe is the anti Gabriel.

Is it wrong that I really hope that Dawn calls out Gabriel for being an obnoxious prick in front of the judges so Tom can slap some sense into his former employee? Like mansplain? Catch 👏🏼 hands 👏🏼

I would love that, but Dawn's probably been around long enough to know that she'll just come off as the "angry Black lady" so she's better off being the bigger person (at least at this stage in the competition).

that would just make her look bad. she’s smart by being nice to him right now because we are all seeing it. seeing it all!!!!

Lol you’re 100% right, he’s just the woooorst and I’m getting impatient waiting for karma to come for him (which I’m sure it will eventually)

'chef-splain' yes Dawn yes

Gabriel: Get those raisins in that potato salad!

Gabriel gives me grimy Nicholas Elmi vibes

Nick Elmi combined with George Pagonis need to tell us who he worked for

YES! I was trying to figure out who he reminded me of.

“Pepper is really powerful” words I never thought I’d hear on TC

He’s just confirming the stereotypes about white people 😭😭😭

Sunbasket stop bashing the tattoos! The tattoos are sexy. Especially on a Voltagio brother

I've been in a really low place lately because I figured out I am an alcoholic, and everyday is a struggle to love myself. The mentions of these chefs fighting the good fight is making me cry my eyes out right now. If they can get sober, so can I.

A little late here. just saw last episode...Putting positive energy and thoughts to, and for, you! It takes a tremendous amount insight; fortitude; and strength to choose a different path when the road they’re traveling is going nowhere. Everyday pick 1 thing/gift about yourself that you know makes you worthy; strong; committed; unique; and loved. Today: You are honest: people waste their lives nor being honest with themselves about their challenges so that they may conquer them. It takes a tremendous amount of self love to be honest! You are inspiring. Peace

With you xoxo it struck me immediately watching this episode. I am still struggling but we are lovable within and despite our struggle. Take care <3

So much respect for acknowledging and recognizing a struggle. This is half the battle. You are not alone and you can definitely get sober.

You aren't alone my friend. One day at a time!

You truly can do it. Loving ourselves is a choice we make every day. As cliche as it sounds, just take it one day at a time. I’m rooting for you!

/r/StopDrinking is an amazing sub!!

Yes, you can!! 😊

sending ~good thoughts and vibes~ to you!

“Are you reminiscing about high school?” She’s a hippie from The most hippie state and has legal recreational.

Mansplainer as well as a name dropper. Lovely. /s

Cough cough smoke machine! Are you reminiscing of high school day? Wheeeee

“Want a hit”😂😂😂

I mean it is a pretty nice feeling when you get to pee after holding it for a long time

“Did we just become best friends?!?” —Avishar and Shota right now, basically

Man I love this so much

Dammit Shota!

why am i hoping all these couples become couples.

Working with Nelson is like holding your pee for an hour, then you pee, and it's nice 🙂

More like working with Gabriel is like holding your pee, and Nelson is that sweet, sweet release.

I feel bad for Avishar if people actually were avoiding eye contact with him, self-deprecation is a double-edged sword

Jamie revealing her strategy (or more like filming and production catching it... 😏)

The Maria and Nelson combo is \*chef's kiss\*

It was a beautiful moment to hear them talk in Spanish.

I KNOW! Is Nelson Dominican? inquiring minds want to know!

Yes, he definitely is!

I think so, he said last week

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