Bravo has done it again - another stellar cast has shaped up for the 7th installment of TV's greatest food show. I actually watched both episodes back to back yesterday which was a good way to get to know the newbies - personalities and cooking skills will certainly emerge as time goes on.
So first and foremost - let's talk frontrunners. The powers that be in the editing room would certainly have us believe that Uber Chef Kenny from Colorado and Mr. Know-it-all Angelo are the ones to beat, right out of the gate. Kenny exudes a quiet confidence while Angelo reveals in the first episode that he's apprenticed with every great Chef since Escoffier. Looks like brains vs. Bull**** if yo ask me! I'm kinda liking the two strong women contestants - Kelly from Vail and Andrea with the frizzy fro'. Dark horses !!
Anyhow it's very cool to be in DC this year - and during Cherry Blossom time no less. Plus I am SUPER thrilled to have Eric Ripert joining the cast, he is truly one of my Idols. I think we will enjoy his perspective this year. By the way - he is sort of the anti Tom Colicchio. The Le Bernadin group et all is known for it's simplistic, elegant approach vs. Tom's empire of steakhouses which focus on "if some is good, more is better" dining. You can bet on the two of them squaring off a bit here and there.
On a lighter note - motherhood seems to really agree with Padma - - holy cow she looks like she is stuffed into her wardrobe this season ( in a good way ).
I think it's going to be a really great year - can't wait for next weeks episode!!
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