tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post2428125737910675669..comments2023-09-30T07:05:45.353-04:00Comments on minxeats - recipes, recaps, and restaurant reviews: Top Chef Las Vegas Finale Part One RecapUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-8926645064624377142009-12-14T17:24:23.742-05:002009-12-14T17:24:23.742-05:00Hi Tom - I've recapped the past three seasons...Hi Tom - I've recapped the past three seasons, in addition to the Napa episodes. ;)<br /><br />Thanks for the clarification regarding the farmers' market. In the past some of these things have been staged, so I assumed this one was as well.theminxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15546089936845346029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-90329230701468253412009-12-14T15:46:10.678-05:002009-12-14T15:46:10.678-05:00Thanks for the recap of the Napa episode of Top Ch...Thanks for the recap of the Napa episode of Top Chef. I can tell that you (like myself) enjoy the show but also at times get a bit irritated with their quirks. FYI, the farmer’s market is an actual market LMR (Long Meadow Ranch) owns and operates from spring until the day after Thanksgiving.Tom Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-57444690655405579892009-12-06T20:02:44.384-05:002009-12-06T20:02:44.384-05:00Darlin', darling!
Now, for one more week of t...Darlin', darling!<br /><br />Now, for one more week of this before I get to relax for a complete weekend!Cliff O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07547118156848067800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-38143340973756537682009-12-05T00:41:29.284-05:002009-12-05T00:41:29.284-05:00OMG- what the fuck was Padma wearing?! That was h...OMG- what the fuck was Padma wearing?! That was hideous!!!!<br />Since you don't want to explore Voltaggio's alley, hows about I check it out for you and report back?!<br />I LOVE you recaps! Will you keep doing them, even after the season is over? Please? Maybe you could recap your recaps?!Miss Ginger Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494225040016735718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-38189883025371898122009-12-04T23:44:17.356-05:002009-12-04T23:44:17.356-05:00Loved the "grapes on a train" comment!
...Loved the "grapes on a train" comment!<br /><br />Maybe Rene could guest-blog, not unlike our cute little Frenchie Mattin...Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09332963988724920667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-22159511128079463452009-12-04T09:03:11.136-05:002009-12-04T09:03:11.136-05:00"I make better wines than this on my day off...."I make better wines than this on my day off." That one made me laugh out loud. Thanks.Kristinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-74014704296931740112009-12-04T09:03:11.135-05:002009-12-04T09:03:11.135-05:00Yes, Minx, count me as one of those who will reall...Yes, Minx, count me as one of those who will really miss your insanely funny recaps. Hopefully Jonathan Antin will give you enough material for some Shear Genius snark. That should keep us going for the long cold winter.<br /><br />As for TC, count me in the "Anyone but Michael" camp. Kevin? Sure. Bryan? Absolutely. Michael? Total dickweed but at least he can cook. Not like MCWolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11926972302461105458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-54580049936075857012009-12-04T01:05:37.781-05:002009-12-04T01:05:37.781-05:00FWIW, I'm a huge fan of the Chimney Rock wines...FWIW, I'm a huge fan of the Chimney Rock wines, especially the cab. Though pricey, I thought it was the best in Napa. I bought a bottle in Napa the weekend that I proposed to my wife, and drank it at my wedding's afterparty.Michael Yimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111852643867739932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-40276924746865572952009-12-04T01:01:11.907-05:002009-12-04T01:01:11.907-05:00this was lol funny. loved it. hated the insufferab...this was lol funny. loved it. hated the insufferable Padma and that ridiculous black outfit. yuckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-71669379266987598602009-12-04T00:33:36.664-05:002009-12-04T00:33:36.664-05:00I'll miss your TC recaps, too, but look forwar...I'll miss your TC recaps, too, but look forward to your SG ones! Most excellent!!<br /><br />I am so glad you said that about Padma's strange black outfit! Perfect! She sort of looked like Morticia, too. <br /><br />I hope Kevin wins and have liked him all along. It would be great for neither of those brothers to win and will be bad enough coming in second and third.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718724697267800263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-8364013712339411902009-12-03T22:37:45.930-05:002009-12-03T22:37:45.930-05:00>>Come on! You had to have seen that coming!...>>Come on! You had to have seen that coming!<<<br /><br />Well, yeah, but it was a GOOD line!the dogs' motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512888563325865616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-67163062924033754792009-12-03T19:01:45.517-05:002009-12-03T19:01:45.517-05:00Unfortunately, new "mentor" Orlando Pita...Unfortunately, new "mentor" Orlando Pita has no accent. I was kinda hoping I made a mistake and read "Oscar Blandi" because I've done his accent <a href="http://minxbeads.blogspot.com/2008/07/shear-genius-episode-five.html" rel="nofollow">before</a>.theminxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15546089936845346029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-77029674568576700472009-12-03T16:13:25.885-05:002009-12-03T16:13:25.885-05:00Oh my god, you mentioned Shear Genius and I though...Oh my god, you mentioned Shear Genius and I thought of your Rene Fris commentary recaps. I checked out their website, and to my horror, saw that he and well as Jaclyn Smith won't be on it this season!<br /><br />I hope you do Rene Fris Memorial recaps every now and then. I love it when you recap with an accent!bernal_vernalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435845313903727526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-86908835166589834482009-12-03T14:57:00.041-05:002009-12-03T14:57:00.041-05:00Damn, and I'm going to miss being called "...Damn, and I'm going to miss being called "brilliant." ::sniff:: Thanks for that.<br /><br />I hope to recap Shear Genius starting February, on my <a href="http://minxbeads.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">fashion blog</a>, if that's any consolation.theminxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15546089936845346029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-11226879921394764072009-12-03T13:33:02.425-05:002009-12-03T13:33:02.425-05:00I hate that Top Chef recaps are almost over. You a...I hate that Top Chef recaps are almost over. You are brilliant!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-5757057641283183632009-12-03T13:24:26.471-05:002009-12-03T13:24:26.471-05:00I thought Jen made it too based on the way they ed...I thought Jen made it too based on the way they edited the comments. I guess they thought Michael deserved it more based on recent eliminations, quickfires and confidence. I'm sure they also liked the ratings boost the two brothers should have for the finale. <br /><br />GO KEVIN! I picked him from day one. How could you not pick a guy who went to MIT on a scholarship?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-89481997704230839812009-12-03T13:21:20.979-05:002009-12-03T13:21:20.979-05:00Padma tosses him the keys to the car, at which poi...<i>Padma tosses him the keys to the car, at which point he farts and bends over to inhale.</i><br /><br />OMG - I think they heard me laughing in New Jersey...<br /><br />XOXOXOXOXOXODavid Dusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00348019814971057479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-68255847910895762122009-12-03T13:12:48.842-05:002009-12-03T13:12:48.842-05:00:::chuckle::: :::guffaw::: :::snort:::
This mig...:::chuckle::: :::guffaw::: :::snort:::<br /><br />This might have been your best recap yet. Bernal beat me to the "on your day off" line. Grapes on a train! Mousse and spew! Hahahahaha!Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-17644033467300235542009-12-03T13:03:47.541-05:002009-12-03T13:03:47.541-05:00For some reason Padma's hair really bothered m...For some reason Padma's hair really bothered me in this episode. I kind of figured that Jen would be going because she's been scattered for too many weeks. I'm still hoping that Kevin pulls off the win. <br /><br />And now y'all have reminded me to call my friend Jade to see if we are going to Burger Bar this month. I hope so.Kailynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00929638120561092330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-80197706734614530902009-12-03T12:37:59.397-05:002009-12-03T12:37:59.397-05:00Ha! and you made me laugh out loud with that "...Ha! and you made me laugh out loud with that "day off" statement. <br /><br />And I'm jealous that you saw Hubert Keller! Very cool. :)theminxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15546089936845346029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425522.post-61742709949021662692009-12-03T12:28:29.070-05:002009-12-03T12:28:29.070-05:00You are on fire today, Minx! Great recap! I laug...You are on fire today, Minx! Great recap! I laughed out loud several times. These are the kind of recaps you write on your day off.<br /><br />I went to the newly opened Burger Bar in SF last Friday night and to my delight, got to see Hubert Keller running around! <br /><br />My sister went the week prior and raved about it, and him. Lucky her, she got a picture with him and said he was bernal_vernalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435845313903727526noreply@blogger.com