Why new ‘Top Chef’ host Kristen Kish didn’t call Padma Lakshmi for advice
1 year ago

Why new ‘Top Chef’ host Kristen Kish didn’t call Padma Lakshmi for advice

LA Times  

Kristen Kish was going through airport security in Dubai when the call came in that provoked the sort of clock-ticking, accelerated-heart-rate feeling the former “Top Chef” winner was familiar with during all those Quickfire challenges. Like most fans of Bravo’s cooking competition, Kish was stunned to learn last June that Padma Lakshmi was stepping down as host of Bravo’s “Top Chef” after 19 seasons. I was like, ‘Sure.’ That was it.” Kish takes over as host on Season 21 of “Top Chef,” set in Wisconsin, premiering Wednesday. Adam Siegel, left, Paul Bartolotta, Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons in the Season 21 premiere of “Top Chef.” “You’re like, ‘Whoa, meee?’” Kish says. I don’t want to take away like the fact that I was honored and so excited.” Kish spoke to The Times about the first day as host, the season’s callback to her “Top Chef” origin story and whether she reached out to Lakshmi while filming.

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"Top Chef" earns 3 Emmy nominations — including one for new host Kristen Kish
8 months, 2 weeks ago

"Top Chef" earns 3 Emmy nominations — including one for new host Kristen Kish

Salon  

There is good news for "Top Chef" cheftestants, crew and everyone involved! Bravo's landmark "Top Chef" scored three Emmy nominations this year: Outstanding Reality Competition Program, Outstanding Picture Editing For a Structured Reality or Competition Program, as well as a nomination for Kristen Kish for Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality Competition Program. This brings "Top Chef"s overall Emmy …

Laura Ozyilmaz on food waste, how "Top Chef" was affirming and her culinary-focused honeymoon
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Laura Ozyilmaz on food waste, how "Top Chef" was affirming and her culinary-focused honeymoon

Salon  

At points during this season of "Top Chef," it seemed as though Laura Ozyilmaz was unfairly being pigeonholed as something approximating a "villain," something the show has largely gone without for many seasons now. Salon Food had the opportunity to speak with Ozyilmaz about her experiences, what led her to "Top Chef," her marvelous and beautiful restaurant Dalida, and why …

Exclusive: A sneak peek at the "Top Chef: Wisconsin" finale
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Exclusive: A sneak peek at the "Top Chef: Wisconsin" finale

Salon  

And just like that, we're down to it! Thirteen weeks of competition have all led up to one of the biggest moments in food, the restaurant industry and competitive reality TV: The "Top Chef" finale. As host Kristen Kish tells us at the start of every episode, the winner gets a feature in "Food & Wine Magazine," an appearance at …

On "Top Chef," a frontrunner emerges as the numbers dwindle
9 months, 3 weeks ago

On "Top Chef," a frontrunner emerges as the numbers dwindle

Salon  

Well, as a Savannah fan, it certainly goes without saying that I’m a happy camper after that episode! Featuring a "show us your growth" elimination challenge and a tried-and-true "Top Chef" classic with a blindfolded taste test component in the Quick Fire, this episode fired on all cylinders. I actually didn't think that the Quick Fire even had to be …

"Top Chef's" latest "Restaurant Wars" doesn't reach the highs of previous seasons
10 months, 2 weeks ago

"Top Chef's" latest "Restaurant Wars" doesn't reach the highs of previous seasons

Salon  

In most seasons of "Top Chef", "Restaurant Wars" is one of the biggest conversation starters of the season, often sparking healthy discourse, discussion, debate — and in some cases — outrage, like when current host Kristen Kish was booted in season 10. Dan's winning smoked fish dish, another of Manny's mgnificent moles, Savannah's chawanmushi, Danny's carrot-centric chowder, Amanda's "brilliant" vegan …

Why Padma Lakshmi says ‘Top Chef’ TV cooking helped her home cooking
1 year, 7 months ago

Why Padma Lakshmi says ‘Top Chef’ TV cooking helped her home cooking

LA Times  

Padma Lakshmi received three Emmy nominations — two for “Top Chef” as host and executive producer and one for “Taste the Nation.” During her time on Bravo’s “Top Chef,” Padma Lakshmi went from fashion model turned high-gloss cooking competition host to a respected authority in the food world with her own James Beard Award. I’ve seen how people act one …

Padma Lakshmi reveals the one thing that she doesn't miss about "Top Chef"
1 year, 7 months ago

Padma Lakshmi reveals the one thing that she doesn't miss about "Top Chef"

Salon  

After her time hosting "Top Chef", Padma Lakshmi is reflecting on what the show meant to her — and discussing her excitement for what's to come next. "What I won't miss is the copious amounts of food in a very short time," Lakshmi said. Lakshmi also acknowledged the incredible leaps and bounds of the show's growth, stating "think about when …

For Padma Lakshmi, connecting with people is the key ingredient to her series
1 year, 7 months ago

For Padma Lakshmi, connecting with people is the key ingredient to her series

LA Times  

Padma Lakshmi explores immigrant cuisines throughout the U.S. in Hulu’s “Taste the Nation With Padma Lakshmi.” In its first season, Hulu’s “Taste the Nation With Padma Lakshmi” set itself apart from other food travel shows by exploring immigrant cuisines throughout the U.S. Before that, Lakshmi could “count on one hand” the times she’d interviewed people in any serious way. On …

Kristen Kish Replacing Padma Lakshmi As 'Top Chef' Host
1 year, 8 months ago

Kristen Kish Replacing Padma Lakshmi As 'Top Chef' Host

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Acclaimed chef Kristen Kish will take the helm of Bravo’s “Top Chef” following the departure of longtime host Padma Lakshmi, the network announced Tuesday. She joins culinary personalities Gail Simmons and Tom Colicchio on the judging panel, both of whom have appeared on “Top Chef” since the show’s premiere in 2006. “‘Top Chef’ is where I started …

"Top Chef" alum Kristen Kish takes over as the show's new host — starting in this city next season
1 year, 8 months ago

"Top Chef" alum Kristen Kish takes over as the show's new host — starting in this city next season

Salon  

After 19 seasons of hosting the long-running food competition series "Top Chef", Padma Lakshmi has officially handed over the reigns to Kristen Kish, the winner of the series' tenth season. "Top Chef is where I started my journey — first as a competing chef, then a guest judge and now as host, I have the honor of helping to continue …

‘Top Chef’ champ Kristen Kish replaces Padma Lakshmi as host
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Top Chef’ champ Kristen Kish replaces Padma Lakshmi as host

LA Times  

“Top Chef” winner Kristen Kish is replacing outgoing host Padma Lakshmi on the Bravo culinary competition series when it launches in Wisconsin for Season 21. After winning “Top Chef,” she hosted the Travel Channel and New York Times series “36 Hours” and released her first cookbook, “Kristen Kish Cooking: Recipes and Techniques,” in 2017. “Top Chef’s” Tom Colicchio, left, Kristen …

Padma Lakshmi opens up about leaving ‘Top Chef’: It wasn’t ‘sustainable’ anymore
1 year, 9 months ago

Padma Lakshmi opens up about leaving ‘Top Chef’: It wasn’t ‘sustainable’ anymore

LA Times  

“This was a really tough decision,” said Padma Lakshmi, seconds before announcing the winner of “Top Chef: World All Stars” during Thursday’s season finale. Padma Lakshmi, left, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons deliberate during the Season 20 finale — Lakshmi’s last “Top Chef” episode. But I also don’t want to eat like I do on “Top Chef” anymore. Padma Lakshmi …

Padma Lakshmi to leave ‘Top Chef’ to focus on her ‘Taste the Nation,’ other projects
1 year, 10 months ago

Padma Lakshmi to leave ‘Top Chef’ to focus on her ‘Taste the Nation,’ other projects

LA Times  

Padma Lakshmi announced Friday that she will be leaving “Top Chef” after hosting the Bravo reality competition show for the last 19 seasons. “After much soul searching, I have made the difficult decision to leave ‘Top Chef,’” Lakshmi wrote in a note posted Friday to her Instagram account. “Having completed a glorious 20th season as host and executive producer, I …

"Top Chef: World All Stars" aims to "deceive the eye" — but the runaway top contender is 100% clear
1 year, 10 months ago

"Top Chef: World All Stars" aims to "deceive the eye" — but the runaway top contender is 100% clear

Salon  

I think two things become clear with the latest episode of "Top Chef." Buddha Lo in "Top Chef" Both challenges this episode are enjoyable— the jellies and molds QuickFire and the Trompe L'oeil elimination challenge — but again, the episode overall feels a little flat for me. Ali Al Ghzawi and Padma Lakshmi in "Top Chef" The energy of the …

"Top Chef" serves up an underwhelming Restaurant Wars thanks to uneven teams, lack of drama
1 year, 10 months ago

"Top Chef" serves up an underwhelming Restaurant Wars thanks to uneven teams, lack of drama

Salon  

Full disclosure: I'm not a huge proponent of Restaurant Wars. Whenever I settle in for a "Top Chef" rewatch, Restaurant Wars is one of the episodes I almost always immediately skip. Commiserating in the kitchen Whenever I settle in for a "Top Chef" rewatch, Restaurant Wars is one of the episodes I almost always immediately skip. In addition, Ali's goodbye …

"Top Chef: World All Stars" meets "Downton Abbey" for an elevated picnic Mrs. Patmore would hate
1 year, 11 months ago

"Top Chef: World All Stars" meets "Downton Abbey" for an elevated picnic Mrs. Patmore would hate

Salon  

To be frank, this episode felt like a letdown. Nicole Gomes, Victoire Gouloubi, Begoña Rodrigo, Dale MacKay, Tom Colicchio and Padma Lakshmi on "Top Chef: World All Stars" An elevated "Downton" picnic Here's where else I struggled with this episode. Gabriel Rodriguez, Tom Goetter, Sylwia Stachyra, Amar Santana, Ali Al Ghzawi in "Top Chef: World All Stars" Our cheftestants split …

"Top Chef: World All Stars": We see London, we see France, we see cheftestants cooking up plants
2 years ago

"Top Chef: World All Stars": We see London, we see France, we see cheftestants cooking up plants

Salon  

"Top Chef" has returned for yet another season — its landmark 20th season, actually, which plays host to a worldwide competition along the 'All Stars" vein, bringing together winners and finalists from various countries' "Top Chef" iterations to compete together in London. "Top Chef" has a certain sophistication, an elevated level of cooking and Gail Simmons — what's not to …

‘Top Chef: World All-Stars’ takes on London and celebrates a milestone season
2 years ago

‘Top Chef: World All-Stars’ takes on London and celebrates a milestone season

LA Times  

Tom Colicchio, from left, Padma Lakshmi and Gail Simmons are back as hosts of “Top Chef: World All-Stars,” the latest iteration of the reality competition show. It’s one of many iconic London locations that will be featured on “Top Chef: World All-Stars,” the latest edition of Bravo’s reality competition series and the first season to take place entirely outside of …

Meet the ‘Top Chef’ contestant who lost his taste to COVID: ‘It was a total crapshoot’
2 years, 11 months ago

Meet the ‘Top Chef’ contestant who lost his taste to COVID: ‘It was a total crapshoot’

LA Times  

The following contains spoilers from the eighth episode of “Top Chef: Houston.” Amid the ongoing pandemic, the almost inevitable happened: a “Top Chef” contestant competing without the ability to smell or taste. There was one time when everyone was talking about who had COVID and who didn’t, and I think I said, “I had it, my symptoms were mild but …

Cooking with the Stars: Celebrity line-up for season two of reality show revealed
2 years, 11 months ago

Cooking with the Stars: Celebrity line-up for season two of reality show revealed

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Former Love Island contestant Maura Higgins;This Morning host and reality TV personality Josie Gibson; TV …

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