The Chopping Block...

...needs to get the chopping block. The show is actually just awful. It is one of the worst things I think I've seen in a long time.
I respect Chef White. He's one of the purist talents I think we'll see. His philosophy about food is an inspiration to me. It's too bad really that it doesn't seem to be an inspiration to the show or the contestants.
Maybe it's the editing, but I can't imagine a more self-serving, unpleasant bunch of people to be around. I wouldn't spend a dime in any of their restaurants because they seem poorly run and that's a shame for them, because they're never given the proper tools to run a proper shop.
The food doesn't even have a supporting role. It's almost outside the shows periphery! Can we see the food other than to know that someone doesn't like it? Are the preparations detailed in a way to give us a stake? This is not a show for cooks. It's a kitchen survivor that somehow is worse than Hell's kitchen. Somehow.
When you add their nasty, backstabbing behavior and overinflated egos, well - it's nearly unwatchable. I don't care who wins. On Top Chef it's fun to hate Hung or Stephan because there is a counterpoint to their douchery and a lot of really great cooks.
It would be great if the show, stood for something - ever. Sustainable cuisine. Conservation. Good clean dishes. Respectful competition. A great chef helping make other aspiring restaurateurs better. Something! Anything!
Marco! RUN! You're not doing yourself any favors. Or us.

Ooooooh snap!

It's done.

Saturday is the last day.

THE VERY LAST DAY!

What in the holy hell have I done?!

So I hated my job? Lot's of people don't have jobs to hate, right?

Well, now... neither do I. Cest' La Vie

Commitment

If you want to understand commitment, all you have to do is look at the American breakfast of bacon and eggs. The chicken was involved, but the pig is commited! Be the bacon! - Thomas Keller

For more see my buddy's post over at the gurgling cod. The best blog ever.

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