Well after week 1, I’m not too sure about how awesome this season will be. Comparing to last season after the first week, I know it would be awesome and that some really talented chefs would dominate (Stephanie, Richard, and Andrew). Based on my first weeks impressions, I think two of the strongest chefs will be Stefan and Danny. Before the elimination challenge, I would have pegged Patrick as the weakest chef and it showed through his dish and he was booted. I may add a 3rd choice to picks as I did last year depending on how week 2 goes.
Other first impressions:
- Carla is uber-annoying
- i feel bad for Fabio just because his name is Fabio. How d-bagish and it wasn’t even his choice.
- None of the females seem to be as strong as Top Chef Stephanie Izzard, I predict a male will win this season.

Bob | 19-Nov-08 at 8:56 pm | Permalink
Finally watched the first episode. I’m picking Stefan, Hosea, and Eugene.