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Top Chef Season 1 Episode 4

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AIRED: 3/29/06

The remaining contestants must prove their versatility and ability to think on their feet in these challenges that involve quicki-mart food and keeping the integrity of their food while reheating it with a microwave. Guest Judge: Jefferson Hill. QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish Using Ingredients from a Specialty Market. Elimination Challenge: Create a Gourmet Entrée That Can be Reheated in a Microwave. Round Fourmoreless

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Candice booted off?!

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By tec2030, Apr 21, 2006

How could they do this! Candice was the hot one of the show. XD She was the sex appeal that the show needs to keep from getting canceled. Although she really did bomb I am still kinda mad.

Going on to the episode, I think that it was a really good idea to make the contestants to make things from only a convenience store and then to make food to reheat form the microwave. I have seen a lot of the cooking shows on television and I think that Top Chef has done the best job of challenging the contestants to their highest capabilites to truly show if they are "Top Chefs".moreless
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Chefs personalities come through.

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By tiredoldguy, Apr 01, 2006

In these challenges we really got a good look at the personality of several ot the chefs. We found out that not only is Stephen a \"wine snob\", but we also find out he is a liar and a cheat! I was amazed at the Quick fire challange when he said he was not aware of the restriction on fresh herbs!

Harold stepped up. Even though he admits he is not a microwave fan he was able to use his skills, food knowledge, and commmon sense to come out in the top three. Tiffany also showed her knowledge of food and her skill level with her choice of fish and her plating. A great suprise was Andrea, she got to capitalize on her skills and knowledge, please the crowd and come out top three!.

Stephen must go, and frankly he should keep his \"day job\", because if I was a resturant owner and he applied at my shop, and I saw his performaces on this show, I would never hire him.

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Gail Simmons	Co-Host/Judge
Katie Lee Joel	Host
Tiffani Faison	Season 1 Contestant
Andrea Beaman	Season 1 Contestant
Lee Anne Wong	Season 1 Contestant
Harold Dieterle	Season 1 Contestant

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TRIVIA (6)
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- Elimination Challenge Dishes
  
  • Stephen Banana Leaf Wrapped Tamale
  • Lisa Two Cheese Gratin with Herbed Chicken Breast
  • Candice Shrimp and Spinach Quiche
  • Andrea Quinoa Pilaf with Sweet Potato Mash
  • Harold Coconut Seafood Soup with Pea-Shoot Biscuit
  • Tiffani Mirin-Glazed Sea Bass (Escolar)
  • Dave Dual Sauced Lasagna with Colorful Vegetable Medley
  • Lee Anne Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
  • Miguel Asian Meatloaf, Edamame Mashed Potatoes, Stir-Fry
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- QuickFire Challenge Dishes
  
  • Miguel Gas Station Dessert Trio (donuts, eggs, breath strips)
  • Andrea Pit Stop Peanut Noodles (peanut butter cups, cup of noodles, beef jerky)
  • Candice Gas Station Gazpacho (tortilla chips, tomato juice, half & half)
  • Harold Green Eggs and Spam (relish, eggs, Spam)
  • Tiffani Donut Bread Pudding with Blueberry Sauce (donuts, eggs, graham crackers)
  • Dave Morning After Trio (Doritos, cinnamon roll, frozen burrito)
  • Lee Anne Funyun Battered Spiedini (salami, tomato soup, cheese)
  • Lisa Gas Stop Breakfast (hot dogs, pistachios, chili)
  • Stephen Gas Station Medley (dried peas, vanilla wafers, Spam)
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- This episode opens with a graphic reading "In memory of Joseph B. Sestito" in tribute to Cynthia's father.
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- Graphics misspelled the ingredient Funyun as "Funion" in the QuickFire Challenge.
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- QuickFire Challenge Winner: Lee Anne
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- Elimination Challenge Top Three:
  Andrea
  Harold
  Tiffani - Winner
  
  Elimination Challenge Bottom Three:
  Steven
  Lisa
  Candice - Eliminated
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- Tiffani: (referring to Stephen's presentation of his dish) There's an element of condescension when he explains his dish, that you can't possibly understand all the things that are in this dish.
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- Tiffani: (while shopping at the gas station) Think we should buy some Rolaids for the judges?
  Dave: Yeah, that's for sure.
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- Andrea: (referring to the Gas Station Challenge) I really encourage people to eat food that doesn't have a lot of chemicals in it. My clients are going to pass out and die (laughs)
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- Tom: (referring to Andrea's nutritious entree) I'm feeling healthier already.
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- Tiffani: I am the Kenmore Microwave Queen!
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- Tom: (to the bottom three contestants) If I could really get rid of two of you I probably would, um, matter of fact , all three.
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- Gail Simmons: Stephen looked at us like we were crazy! His Japanese infused, confused tamale?
  Tom Colicchio: He's just getting over-creative, and it's just getting in the way. I think he gets too wrapped up in the dogma of cooking.
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NOTES (2)
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- Lee Anne revealed in her blog at Bravo's website that the only time she didn't finish a dish in the time alloted was the QuickFire Challenge in this episode. Fortunately for her, she won anyways.
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- Tonight's guest judge is Jefferson Hill, Executive Chef for Neiman Marcus' Rotunda.
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- Shiso
  
  Stephen talks about Shiso leaves, known as Ohba when used in sushi. They are commonly used in Japan as basil or mint.
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