-- Shares Facebook Twitter Reddit Email I loved this episode of " Top Chef, " from the Quick Fire to the elimination challenge and everything in between. Prior to this, the top standout episodes of this season have been "Chaos Cuisine" and " The Good Land. " In "Lay it All on the Table," we were treated to a triumphant return from "Last Chance Kitchen" and stunning dish from Laura, a sharp turn in the Quick Fire and a beautifully classic elimination dish from Savannah.
There were top-tier tablescapes from Danny (who apparently competed in the Bocuse D'or, which I don't think we've heard him mention before) and Dan (who apparently had tried out for "Top Chef" 13 times prior to being cast!), a quasi-successful risotto and a fun little nugget that Manny was once in an "emo punk" band. You learn something every day! Related "Top Chef" sputters with a ill-conceived challenge — but the LCK victory is a worthy contender This was also the first episode in which you can start feeling that familiar anticipation as the end-of-the-season closes in. I love endgame challenges on this show, so I know we must have some amazing dishes and stories just around the corner .
. . Here are my other takeaways for episode 11: We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism 01 I loved the editing throughout the Quick Fire.
It started with a moment in the cars on the way to the challenge as Savannah said, "I want to walk in there and see someone cooing .