Top Chef Charleston Episode 13: Trial by Fire
They were down to the final three and the action moved to Secrets in Akumal, which I’ve seen on my way down to Tulum, but never been to. I … Continue reading
Food for Commoners: Red Lobster
I’m still waiting for Food Network, Travel Network, Bravo – heck, even QVC – to call me about my show idea. That’s the one where I’d have major foodies like … Continue reading
Top Chef Charleston Episode 12 – Cooking Away Again in Margaritaville
Near the end of every season, the contest moves to a completely different location. A few years ago they moved from Texas to Vancouver, Seattle went to LA, California went … Continue reading
Top Chef Charleston, Episode 11 – Adios Charleston, Hello James
Last week I came up with the idea of a drinking game where viewers would do a shot when someone mentions any of the cliches that usually come towards the … Continue reading
California Hedonizing – Up the Coast
Los Angeles was awesome and we could’ve stayed there for much longer, but San Francisco was calling our names. The fastest route would’ve been to take I-5 , which is … Continue reading
Top Chef Charleston Episode 10 – Shrimp Boats and Hat Ladies
Earlier in the season, I thought of a drinking game where viewers do a shot whenever someone said “y’all” but gave that up when I realized I would’ve gotten schnockered … Continue reading
Top Chef Charleston Episode 9 – For the Kids
The major theme for this season was a “match” of sorts between Top Chef rookies and veterans from previous seasons. In the first episode, Emily said that they’ve all … Continue reading
California Hedonizing – Los Angeles, Day 2
On the second day of our California trip, my nephew had to do a few errands so I tagged along to see more of the city. I always find that … Continue reading
Top Chef Charleston Episode 8 – Restaurant Wars
To those of you who have read my recaps of Top Chef in the past, please forgive me for repeating what I always say about Restaurant Wars. – I don’t … Continue reading
California Hedonizing – Los Angeles, Day 1
We were supposed to go down to Houston on New Year’s Day to spend a week with my in-laws. But there was a change of plans to where … Continue reading
