Comments on: Can Chicago keep the Top Chef Masters title? Tell us and win http://www.diningchicago.com/blog/2010/02/11/can-chicago-keep-the-top-chef-master-title-tell-us-and-win/ Restaurants, Nightlife and More Wed, 1 Feb 2012 04:41:52 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 By: Scotty Zacher http://www.diningchicago.com/blog/2010/02/11/can-chicago-keep-the-top-chef-master-title-tell-us-and-win/comment-page-1/#comment-5580 Scotty Zacher Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:19:42 +0000 http://blog.diningchicago.com/?p=4165#comment-5580 Bowles Burke Samuelson Mantuano Tramanto Bowles
Burke
Samuelson
Mantuano
Tramanto

]]> By: Tom Keith http://www.diningchicago.com/blog/2010/02/11/can-chicago-keep-the-top-chef-master-title-tell-us-and-win/comment-page-1/#comment-5436 Tom Keith Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:11:53 +0000 http://blog.diningchicago.com/?p=4165#comment-5436 I'll vote for Tramanto, for his blend of classic style and subdued inventiveness (as compared to wacky GEB). But I'd be amazed if Top Chef went to a Chicago guy for a second time in a row, deserved or not. I’ll vote for Tramanto, for his blend of classic style and subdued inventiveness (as compared to wacky GEB). But I’d be amazed if Top Chef went to a Chicago guy for a second time in a row, deserved or not.

]]> By: Eddie B. http://www.diningchicago.com/blog/2010/02/11/can-chicago-keep-the-top-chef-master-title-tell-us-and-win/comment-page-1/#comment-5376 Eddie B. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:52:47 +0000 http://blog.diningchicago.com/?p=4165#comment-5376 Burke Elliot Samuelson Tramanto Mantuano My reasoning is convoluted, mathematical and random. Even I don't understand it, but I stand by it. Good luck, Chicago chefs! Burke
Elliot
Samuelson
Tramanto
Mantuano

My reasoning is convoluted, mathematical and random. Even I don’t understand it, but I stand by it. Good luck, Chicago chefs!

]]> By: Paulie B http://www.diningchicago.com/blog/2010/02/11/can-chicago-keep-the-top-chef-master-title-tell-us-and-win/comment-page-1/#comment-5151 Paulie B Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:02:46 +0000 http://blog.diningchicago.com/?p=4165#comment-5151 Bowles Burke Tramanto Mantuano Samuelsson I am a neophyte - but this seems to make the most sense to me. (Never trust a skinny chef) Bowles
Burke
Tramanto
Mantuano
Samuelsson

I am a neophyte – but this seems to make the most sense to me.
(Never trust a skinny chef)

]]> By: Cynthia Clampitt http://www.diningchicago.com/blog/2010/02/11/can-chicago-keep-the-top-chef-master-title-tell-us-and-win/comment-page-1/#comment-5057 Cynthia Clampitt Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:24:49 +0000 http://blog.diningchicago.com/?p=4165#comment-5057 I think Rick Tramanto can win it, because he has experience in the realms of both "gee whiz" and homely comfort food. So my bet: Tramanto, Bowles, Samuelsson, Burke, Mantuano I think Rick Tramanto can win it, because he has experience in the realms of both “gee whiz” and homely comfort food.

So my bet: Tramanto, Bowles, Samuelsson, Burke, Mantuano

]]> By: don newcomb http://www.diningchicago.com/blog/2010/02/11/can-chicago-keep-the-top-chef-master-title-tell-us-and-win/comment-page-1/#comment-5043 don newcomb Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:44:53 +0000 http://blog.diningchicago.com/?p=4165#comment-5043 Graham Elliot Bowles will win because of his creativity. Don Newcomb Graham Elliot Bowles will win because of his creativity.

Don Newcomb

]]> By: Elizabeth Hull http://www.diningchicago.com/blog/2010/02/11/can-chicago-keep-the-top-chef-master-title-tell-us-and-win/comment-page-1/#comment-5027 Elizabeth Hull Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:06:06 +0000 http://blog.diningchicago.com/?p=4165#comment-5027 Tramanto Tramanto

]]> By: David Hammond http://www.diningchicago.com/blog/2010/02/11/can-chicago-keep-the-top-chef-master-title-tell-us-and-win/comment-page-1/#comment-4903 David Hammond Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:20:33 +0000 http://blog.diningchicago.com/?p=4165#comment-4903 Graham Elliot Bowles will win or come closest to winning. He's got the inventiveness, the style and panache to show the judges some food prepared in ways they've never seen before, and that, I believe, will cinch the title for him. Or at least put him ahead of the rest of the pack of distinguished chefs. Another thing he has going for him: He came very close to winning Top Chef, so I'm guessing that "experience in the ring" will serve him well. Also, he's fun to watch cook...and that couldn't hurt. So, here's the order of winning: Bowles, Samuelsson, Mantuano, Tramanto & Burke. Graham Elliot Bowles will win or come closest to winning. He’s got the inventiveness, the style and panache to show the judges some food prepared in ways they’ve never seen before, and that, I believe, will cinch the title for him. Or at least put him ahead of the rest of the pack of distinguished chefs.

Another thing he has going for him: He came very close to winning Top Chef, so I’m guessing that “experience in the ring” will serve him well.

Also, he’s fun to watch cook…and that couldn’t hurt.

So, here’s the order of winning: Bowles, Samuelsson, Mantuano, Tramanto & Burke.

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