Who Is a Fan of Top Chef?

Updated on November 14, 2011
D.B. asks from Miami, FL
8 answers

I had the fun opportunity to dine at The Girl and the Goat in downtown Chicago. It is run by chef Stephanie Izard, the only woman to date to have won Top Chef. The food and atmosphere were great, and we were excited that she was working the night we came. We really enjoyed meeting Stephanie - she came to our table to meet us.

Interestingly enough, when I asked our waiter if there were any Top Chef recipes on the menu, he said no, that Stephanie has put that behind her. I was surprised at that - the reason we were there is because of knowing her from Top Chef - it "made" her.

I can't wait to go back again!

So, of those who like Top Chef, who were your favorites? And who did you love to hate?

What can I do next?

  • Add yourAnswer own comment
  • Ask your own question Add Question
  • Join the Mamapedia community Mamapedia
  • as inappropriate
  • this with your friends

Featured Answers

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

K.B.

answers from Chicago on

I've been a Top Chef fan from the start. Richard was always a favorite so I was happy to see him win All Stars, although I love Antonia too.. Carla is a hoot. Love to hate - Stephen (the wine snob).

I loved Stephanie Izard on her season. My husband and I dined at The Girl and the Goat about a year ago. The food was fabulous. Stephanie even came out to meet us (we asked the waiter if we could meet her), and took a photo with us. She was very gracious but seemed a little embarrassed to have "fans."

4 moms found this helpful

More Answers

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

B.G.

answers from Champaign on

Loved Stephanie!!! I liked Richard, too, and I was happy to see him win All Stars, although I was rooting for Antonia.

My husband and I watch the show together. It's one of the few shows we watch together.

4 moms found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

A.C.

answers from Savannah on

I hate Marcel. I did like Stephanie! And that cute Italian guy, Antonia, and heck...there's a lot of people I've liked over the years. A lot I disliked too: short haired chick that always did the Asian cuisine (and hid rather than take out her dish, and somehow didn't get sent off that time).....I dunno. Haven't seen this season yet, I haven't had time for it, but will catch up when they start doing reruns.

3 moms found this helpful

F.H.

answers from Phoenix on

I've seen all the seasons but can't remember everyones name! In fact, just today I saw the latest TC Texas on DVR since we have been on vacation. Looks like its going to be good this season!

I loved Carla. My husband and I call "hootie...whoo" like she and her husband does when they can't find each other in the store.

There was a big guy that cried the whole time until he was kicked off and I hated him but that might have been Hell's Kitchen...I watch all of those also and get them confused! =)

2 moms found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

B.B.

answers from San Antonio on

I love Top Chef, and, like Gidget, I was totally rooting for Antonia to win both her season and All Stars!!! I have also really liked Casey. I really liked the two episodes this season so far - although I'm not sure I like the twist of the online competition. Just seems to go against the original premise. :)

2 moms found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

V.T.

answers from Dallas on

I'm not a fan enough to pick out my favorite, but I did like the All-Star season when I watched it in reruns and I liked Mike Isabella. He has a restaurant in DC that just opened and I heard rave reviews from friends in the area and he does have Top Chef items on the menu, so I've heard.

2 moms found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

E.B.

answers from Denver on

I love every cooking show! Top Chef is one of my favorites. That is so amazing that you got to eat at Stephanie's restaurant!

I loved to hate Angelo. Carla made me laugh. I can only imagine what my dh would do if we were in a grocery store and I tried to call out to him by going "hootie-hoo" in a really loud voice, like Carla said she and her dh do. My dh would have crawled under the produce in embarrassment.

The one person I ever really really found disagreeable, and arrogant, and unpleasant, was Jen (season 6). Her attitude made me want to throw something at the tv.

The new season is great so far. But I want Hugh to get a makeover and have someone fix his eyebrows. They drive me crazy.

I also watch Hell's Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, Restaurant Impossible, and every other cooking show that I can find.

1 mom found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

M.P.

answers from Portland on

I love top chef too, tho I don't remember many names. I do recognize them when I watch the show. Wasn't Stephanie on the Top Chef All Stars? I saw that show recently. DISH has been showing reruns so it may have been from some time ago.

Was Stephanie the one who won in Hawaii?

1 mom found this helpful
For Updates and Special Promotions
Follow Us

Related Questions