Top Chef Masters News

by Gina Scarpa
 
Last week, Floyd Cardoz walked away with the win on Top Chef Masters, but Traci Des Jardins and Mary Sue Milliken were close behind. Mary Sue's soufflé was a particular standout and hailed by some as one of the best dishes of the evening in the final challenge. Today, we spoke to the owner of the Border Grill to get her thoughts on her Top Chef Masters experience.
 
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: What was your main motivation for doing Top Chef

 
by Gina Scarpa
 
On the season finale of Top Chef Masters, Traci Des Jardins fought hard for the win but came up short against Floyd Cardoz. Her Duo of Duck dish (Crisp Duck Bearnaise and Braised Duck Leg Salad) went over 50/50 with judge and food critic Gael Greene. Today, we talked to Traci in an exclusive interview to get her thoughts on her final dishes, as well as her overall experience on Top Chef Masters.
 
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: What was your main

 
by Gina Scarpa
 
On the season finale of Top Chef Masters, Floyd Cardoz took home the win, beating Mary Sue Milliken and Traci Des Jardins. He not only performed consistently well throughout the competition, but stayed true to himself along the way. Today, we caught up with him in an exclusive interview to talk about his experiences on the show and what winning means to him, both personally and professionally.
 
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: What made you decide to do Top Chef Masters? Did you

 
by Gina Scarpa
 
Only Mary Sue, Traci, and Floyd remain in the competition on Top Chef Masters but at the end of the hour, one will walk away a winner. Getting there won't be easy though, as Curtis Stone delivers their final challenge: Create a three course meal of a lifetime.
 
The first course should be inspired by a food memory, and the second course should be based on the experience that made them decide to become a chef. The third course (as decided by

 
By Michael J. Lamp

"Chemistry 101"

We're down to the final five chefs: Floyd, Mary Sue, Traci, Hugh and Naomi.

This season has been pegged as ‘boring' by more than a few people, and I can't totally disagree with that argument, but I will say that I've been excited to see the domination of female chefs. It's really a first for the Top Chef franchise, and that alone is a pretty redeeming quality for an otherwise drama-free (see also: dull) season.

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