Top chef Canada begins tonight! [Archive]

dekay

Apr 11th, 2011, 06:50 PM

Why do so many people around here make everything about race. What could possibly even be the reason for bringing that up. Sad. :facepalm:

Cause most of the dishes will end up being American or European style food. While that ends up being true anyways, it was nice to see how chefs from different ethnic/culinary backgrounds were able to blend it into their food.

Ojam

Apr 11th, 2011, 07:11 PM

Cause most of the dishes will end up being American or European style food. While that ends up being true anyways, it was nice to see how chefs from different ethnic/culinary backgrounds were able to blend it into their food.

Skin colour is not a determinant of what their Culinary or ethnic background is it. There are people of every skin colour all around the world growing up in different cultures than what their skin colour would indicate. Hell there are whole cultures of "white people" living in places other than Europe or North America. It simply borders on racisim to make such assumptions based on a person's skin colour and these assumptions should never be tolerated.

trini

Apr 11th, 2011, 07:17 PM

Don't be sad.
If you have been in a professional kitchen you would know that in Canada especially, most of the staff are from other ethnic backgrounds, Dude the Bocuse D'ior invited David Wong in 2009 and Alex Chen for the 2013 event just as an example, thats a competition you can't enter they have to invite you.
Anyway i hope it makes for good tv at least.

Yes boss Dustin and don't you guys try to get my thread locked.

Anyone else tired of hearing the same fake organic, local, sustainable crap from these people?

sandikosh

Apr 11th, 2011, 07:30 PM

If they had chefs from different backgrounds, who will be able to judge them?

dekay

Apr 11th, 2011, 07:57 PM

Skin colour is not a determinant of what their Culinary or ethnic background is it. There are people of every skin colour all around the world growing up in different cultures than what their skin colour would indicate. Hell there are whole cultures of "white people" living in places other than Europe or North America. It simply borders on racisim to make such assumptions based on a person's skin colour and these assumptions should never be tolerated.

Read you like a textbook. If we ever get a Top Chef winner that cooks 100% authentic dishes outside of American or European style foods and not having to call it fusion, let me know.

Since you're so politically correct, shouldn't this offend you? They're pretty much telling you that caucasian style cooking is superior to all others. Furthermore, they have a panel of judges who are either white or white washed. Ironic isn't it, considering this is to pick out "Canada's" Top Chef which has little to no representation for multiculturalism? :lol:

hightech

Apr 11th, 2011, 07:59 PM

Folks: Let's have a civilized discussion about this and refrain from making any race related comments. If you don't have anything productive to say, then please do not contribute.

Any more comments dealing with race that are deemed offensive will result in BANS

Thanks

Ojam

Apr 11th, 2011, 08:11 PM

Read you like a textbook. If we ever get a Top Chef winner that cooks 100% authentic dishes outside of American or European style foods and not having to call it fusion, let me know.

Since you're so politically correct, shouldn't this offend you? They're pretty much telling you that caucasian style cooking is superior to all others. Furthermore, they have a panel of judges who are either white or white washed. Ironic isn't it, considering this is to pick out "Canada's" Top Chef which has little to no representation for multiculturalism? :lol:

Taste is an individual opinion, what somebody likes or doesn't like is based on many factors, the judges are human and will like what they like. They are not saying one style is superior, they are saying they like one more than the other. If somebody likes baroque art more than modern art, that doesn't mean baroque is superior. Making the assumption however that just because a person has a certain hue to their skin will influence their style or what style they prefer is faulty.

Ma_Jie

Apr 11th, 2011, 08:30 PM

MoonDoggy

Apr 11th, 2011, 09:56 PM

The talents in there, it was much better than I had expected. It didn't have alot of ethnic food but this group represents Canada cuisine pretty well. I think it would be a good series if they add the twist and turns like they did in the original top chef series.

I wonder if they would do the challenge with random people involve in this series (i.e. restaurant wars, street food challenge, etc). I would definitely be interested in trying out their food.

BD006

Apr 11th, 2011, 10:24 PM

trini

Apr 11th, 2011, 11:14 PM

High Tech thanks for editing the thread.

Michael got the boot.

After seeing House tonight this show could have been as crappy hell i still would have enjoyed it.

I would rate the 1st run as ok but wow! these cooks are either really really really nervous or really average, how do you not know how to make a basic sauce and clean an artichoke.
1 useable artichoke in 5 minutes, yikes!

Forget what i said about supporting Dustin, i'm staying neutral.

bembol

Apr 11th, 2011, 11:36 PM

thelefteyeguy

Apr 13th, 2011, 12:20 AM

Mark was so boring....snooze fest

Anyways...the first episode is available on direct download...some kind soul ripped it :cheesygri

xlc_88

Apr 14th, 2011, 01:43 AM

victory01

Apr 15th, 2011, 06:09 AM

I guess it's not fair to compare this to Top Chef but as I'm watching it's all I can think about. I don't what it is but there was NO ENERGY to the show I'm not sure if it's the Host (Thea Andrews & Mark McEwan), the Chefs and/or the way it was Produced/Directed. TBH, I forced myself to finish it because it's Top Chef.

I felt the exact same way. I mean I was watching Top Chef but it didn't feel like it. I think it's from the host. It didn't feel like she cared or connected with the chefs like Padma does, it felt like she was a host on a game show...and the contestants too, all very mellow and quiet.

Mark was so boring....snooze fest

Anyways...the first episode is available on direct download...some kind soul ripped it :cheesygri
You can watch it on foodnetwork.ca

Me too...Connie looked like a strong contender. I wished they balanced the gender ratio a little bit better...3 females against how many guys? 9?

I loved how the chefs clapped at the end of the elimination...shows how polite Canadians are. The chefs also appear less cocky than the chefs from Top Chef America.

Less cocky and less technique...so far. I was surprised Chris was on the bottom, he had the cockiest audition tape and is already giving excuses. I'm going to expect a lot more of that if he doesn't execute, and a cocky attitude switch if he wins anything.

YLSF

Apr 18th, 2011, 04:49 PM

I watched it on Foodnetwork's canadian website. I haven't seen episodes released to the "usual places", you would think it would be good exposure to the Canadian food scene!

I saw one of the contestants at the Green Living show on the weekend. Was funny to see him in real life (the guy from Grace, he does have a BIG smile.. ).

trini

Apr 18th, 2011, 07:26 PM

woi! thanks for reminding me i knew there was something happening after House tonight.

donatepresent

Apr 19th, 2011, 06:39 PM

Top Chef Canada does not compare to Top Chef US...

Like the above poster said there's no energy. I felt the same way when watching it, however the fact its Top Chef, I will continue to watch it even though its not as great.

The Canadian Chefs seems pretty one-dimensional compared to Chefs in US. Maybe in next episode they'll show more culinary skills.

How they can mess up a dish where they can choose to make anything baffles me.

victory01

Apr 19th, 2011, 07:00 PM

How they can mess up a dish where they can choose to make anything baffles me.

Seriously! I mean like a judge said, if I knew I was about to be on top chef I would practice practice practice. You would think they would have an arsenal of dishes prepared to blow people away and showcase their talent. It was almost like a finale challenge, make us anything. You could argue that there may have been pressure to 'put yourself on a plate', but just make something amazing and bs the reason.

YLSF

Apr 21st, 2011, 09:38 AM

McEwan is so BORING... Geez... Looks like he is almost nervous/so rigid. Is he that bad in his "HEAT" show? or whatever it was called?

So funny how people get cocky, like that guy who basically put a slice of cheese on his plate with some fancy cut fruit and thought his dish was a winning dish.. haha

xlc_88

Apr 24th, 2011, 07:25 PM

I have to agree with all of you...last episode, a lot of the chefs food sucked. I'm not a food fanatic but I can tell that some of the food did not look very appetizing.

Phoenix3434

Apr 24th, 2011, 07:58 PM

Read you like a textbook. If we ever get a Top Chef winner that cooks 100% authentic dishes outside of American or European style foods and not having to call it fusion, let me know.

Since you're so politically correct, shouldn't this offend you? They're pretty much telling you that caucasian style cooking is superior to all others. Furthermore, they have a panel of judges who are either white or white washed. Ironic isn't it, considering this is to pick out "Canada's" Top Chef which has little to no representation for multiculturalism? :lol:

This is actually a great point. I hadn't actually thought about it until now. Either the food is completely "White" (due to lack of a better word), or they call it some kind of fusion. I don't think I have ever seen a top North American food contest where the winner's entry was like authentic curry or authentic asian food, etc. etc.

If anyone know of such an episode, please let us know of the show/episode #.

bembol

Apr 25th, 2011, 01:45 AM

Too bad they couldn't get Tom & Padma to host Canada. LOL

Both host & guess judges are pale!

bembol

Apr 25th, 2011, 01:46 AM

Too bad they couldn't get Tom & Padma to host Canada. LOL Both host & guess judges are pale!

I did like the twist after the Quick Fire Challenge.

xlc_88

Apr 25th, 2011, 04:41 PM

This is actually a great point. I hadn't actually thought about it until now. Either the food is completely "White" (due to lack of a better word), or they call it some kind of fusion. I don't think I have ever seen a top North American food contest where the winner's entry was like authentic curry or authentic asian food, etc. etc.

If anyone know of such an episode, please let us know of the show/episode #.

That's why the Australian food contest shows are better to watch. They actually do focus on "Asian" type of foods. Masterchef Australia and Junior Masterchef are so much fun to watch than Top Chef Canada.

trini

Apr 25th, 2011, 10:21 PM

I tuned in to House earlier but it was a re-run so i was p'd off which was an indication that TC Canada was going to be good tonight.
The food coming out is better now, good to see the judges no longer sharing and passing around the same plates to each other, but they are so not suited to the task.
Mc Ewan would have been a better guest Judge, Tom is impossible shoes to fill now that i've seen a few of these shows.
Tylenol 3 might have been a better sponsor than polysporin though.

bembol

Apr 26th, 2011, 04:19 PM

I knew the Blue Team was going to lose the challenge.

Nice to see Connie (my favorite) win.

MaximDude

Apr 26th, 2011, 05:24 PM

I like Connie too, but I think Rob looks to be the frontrunner right now. He's been consistently the best so far. Also I knew Steve was going once he was at the bottom. Seemed like he likes to have fun than get serious about cooking.

Also overall I like the show and I like Mark as head judge even though he seems very low key and reserved. Thea is cute although she's no Padma, although they seem to give her less say than even Padma on TCC. Lastly this show to be pretty low budget so far compared to Top Chef in the US.

bembol

May 3rd, 2011, 01:10 AM

I hate repeating myself but not having McEwan in the Kitchen and bringing International Chef like Lee made it feel like I was watching Top Chef, it was different it had energy and really enjoyed it. :)

I love the Elimination Challenge but I was pissed off that Connie & Todd (who I'm starting to like too) got Ethiopia. It was nice to see them pull it off and winning the challenge at the end.

Anyone else not liking Chris and his cocky attitude.

victory01

May 3rd, 2011, 01:41 AM

Have you seen his audition tape?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pEgIqyUpNU

When I saw this months ago I got excited thinking this guy could back up his words and kill it...complete let down. One thing to be cocky but back it up! Not only that, he makes sorry excuses and lies through his teeth.

Would you take Lee as the head judge? When I first heard about this I was hoping he would be, I'm not a fan of Mark. He might be a great chef, I wouldn't know, but he has zero personality.

bembol

May 3rd, 2011, 01:54 AM

I had trouble finishing that YouTube link. :( LOL Now, I want him gone!!

I would take Lee or any other Chef right now over Mark.

victory01

May 10th, 2011, 11:18 PM

This is getting hard to watch. The quickfire was so lame and forgiving. I think the Susur episode is going to stand as the best episode for a while. It was a completely different energy.

I'm getting less and less interested in the chefs, I've never felt bored watching top chef before. During the tasting I was thinking "let's move on already" or "omg there are more chefs presenting food?"

Cool seeing them at George Brown though. I might be attending this fall.

MaximDude

May 17th, 2011, 02:44 AM

I guess the morrow of the story is if your dish sucks, DON'T STAND BEHIND IT or else you'll get chopped! Happened to Jen in US top chef and now Chris tonight, although his dish did suck.

Don't know if the finals is two or three chefs, but Connie and Rob have to be there. Most talented of the bunch and the most consistent thus far. Rooting for them all the way. :)

bembol

May 17th, 2011, 12:50 PM

trini

May 23rd, 2011, 10:01 PM

This show is getting more and more hilarious.

I guess they might as well just give Connie the win and get it over with.
Connie Vs Rob with Dustin rounding out the last 3.

victory01

May 23rd, 2011, 10:22 PM

Are they gonna stop posting these on Food Network Canada? any have another online source? pm me.

christinec

May 24th, 2011, 05:36 PM

I didn't know whether to post this in this thread or in the 'Food & Drink' thread, but here's the Milestones menu that features several Top Chef dishes! :)

http://www.milestonesrestaurants.com/top_chef.php

Is anyone going to try these?

bembol

May 24th, 2011, 05:53 PM

Never been to Milestones but after we saw last night episode, we are talking about going. Don't really order appetizers or deserts but I will try Connie & Dustin's winning dishes.

Once again Connie is on top and Dale again, doing too much. I do agree with the judges decision, giving the win to Dustin.

Not surprised Patrick went home, I'm surprised he lasted this long. His dishes are mediocre and it finally got him.

I have a feeling that Darryl will go home next week.

victory01

May 24th, 2011, 09:54 PM

Did something really controversial/epic happy in episode 6? Not only did they not post it online but they didn't have the standard, 'last week on top chef canada' in the intro.

oranr

May 25th, 2011, 04:13 PM

Not surprised Patrick went home, I'm surprised he lasted this long. His dishes are mediocre and it finally got him.

I have a feeling that Darryl will go home next week.

I was talking with my brother and when one of the judges said "we tell him every week that his dishes are too complicated" I knew that he was going home. He didn't listen to the judges and make the needed corrections/adjustments to his cooking.

Darryl interesting choice! We will have to see....

Atheral

May 26th, 2011, 03:34 PM

Never been to Milestones but after we saw last night episode, we are talking about going. Don't really order appetizers or deserts but I will try Connie & Dustin's winning dishes.

I don't know if its just the Milestones in Toronto, but I find Milestones to be one of the worst chain restaurants...

Atheral

May 26th, 2011, 09:17 PM

Also, does anyone else have a crush on Connie? :lol:

YLSF

May 26th, 2011, 09:20 PM

As posted by another poster, Episode 6 is missing off the website. I contacted them via their web form asking them why. I know Episode 6 was the one that featured horse meat, and there was a bit of "controversy" about it but more likely that they were trying to get free publicity out of the whole thing. It wasn't really a big deal in the episode so I wonder why they aren't featuring it. I ended up google searching and found another site that streamed it and watched it from there. Torrents are available of it now from TPB and it is also up on usenet for those looking for it...

bembol

May 26th, 2011, 11:56 PM

Also, does anyone else have a crush on Connie? :lol:

I can't say I have a crush but she's my favorite to win.

victory01

May 27th, 2011, 10:13 PM

Finally saw episode 6. I wish Chris would get ko'd by a dish he was super confident about. That guy needs to get his ego knocked down a few notches.

Atheral

May 30th, 2011, 09:42 AM

Finally saw episode 6. I wish Chris would get ko'd by a dish he was super confident about. That guy needs to get his ego knocked down a few notches.

Yea... about that... I think he'll get his comeuppance. :lol:

Atheral

May 30th, 2011, 11:03 PM

Oh man... I knew Todd was gonna go... Too bad cause he seemed like a great guy.

Next week's episode seems interesting... looks like delicate Connie has a total breakdown at the judges' table. :-0

bembol

May 30th, 2011, 11:13 PM

That preview didn't look good, Connie's crying?!?! :(

I was wrong about Darryl, I guess Restaurant Wars saved him. IMO he is the weakest Chef.

I thought Todd was Producer's decision, sure the team didn't deliver but Robb's dishes IMO was worst especially that POS dessert. LOL

oranr

May 31st, 2011, 10:51 AM

Rob's dessert was a :facepalm: moment. Did he actually believe that was acceptable? I guess having won the rapid fire, his dedication for the round went out the window; he definitely let his team down. He was lucky he couldn't be sent home this week. He is my favourite to win, hopefully he picks up his game for next week.

Atheral

May 31st, 2011, 11:31 AM

Yea, Rob's dessert was just... completely unacceptable. I think the judges gave him a freebie since he has done well in every other elimination challenge.

I also agree with BEMBOL, I think Darryl is the weakest chef.

Francois is doing very well now... I think he might be up there in the top 3.

bembol

May 31st, 2011, 03:12 PM

I'm really freaking out about next week's episode, I hope that preview is nothing and Connie is safe. :cry:

ak-47

Jun 2nd, 2011, 08:09 PM

We had the strawberry souffle at Bymark on V-day, it was pretty good, very sweet :) We did not know it was from top chef until we watched the episode on monday

trini

Jun 4th, 2011, 10:00 AM

Finally Caught up.
Priceless to see Connie crying in the preview.
Todd was such a nice guy though, too bad.
You can tell who is going out each episode because the camera seems to highlight that person at the very beginning of the episode.
WTF is up with Dale?

They are now having auditions for season 2 so you guys can try out, i'm sure some of you will do a great job.

bembol

Jun 7th, 2011, 09:04 AM

Connie really took last night's criticism personally, she was crying her eyes out. :(

I have to agree with the judges, she loves sausage that was her fourth? Then again she doesn't do fine dining, so she has to make changes and take more risk.

It would've been disappointing if Darryl was spared and she was let go because IMO he just doesn't stand up with the remaining Chefs.

I also have to give Rob some credit for making a dessert after the POS he did last week. LOL

Atheral

Jun 7th, 2011, 12:55 PM

I think the competition is starting to really heat up now... I wonder who will be the next to go?

bembol

Jun 14th, 2011, 11:31 AM

Way to step up after getting nailed by the judges last week! She won both Quick Fire & the Elimination challenges.

What do you think of Andrea's comment towards Connie for using store bought pie crust?

I hate that she used it but when time and/or conditions is not on your side, you need to be smart about it. At the end it's just a pie crust.

Atheral

Jun 14th, 2011, 01:13 PM

What do you think of Andrea's comment towards Connie for using store bought pie crust?

I hate that she used it but when time and/or conditions is not on your side, you need to be smart about it. At the end it's just a pie crust.

Agreed. Her filling must've been amazingly delicious... There's definitely no time to make your own crust...

lol... Connie is making sausage again in the next episode

rvcupcake

Jun 14th, 2011, 01:32 PM

Although we still have five chefs lief in season one of Top Chef Canada, it looks like Food Network Canada has already decided to sign the show for a second season.

http://www.torontolife.com/daily/daily-dish/tv-diner/2011/06/01/top-chef-canada-season-two-casting-call/

Although we’re only halfway through season one of Top Chef Canada, it looks like Food Network Canada has already decided to sign the show for a second season. This week on the FoodNetwork.ca blog, a casting call appeared for “passionate, knowledgable, skilled chefs who have the ability to compete with the best of the best.” The 20-page application asks prospective Top Chefs to create a five-minute audition tape and answer a seven-page personality quiz, but there isn’t much time, since applications are due by June 22, 2011 at 6 p.m.

Here’s hoping season two will be more exciting than season one has been, with bigger chef names not associated with Food Network Canada, and if it’s not too much to ask, more conceptual creativity and/or use of liquid nitrogen—although those things don’t necessarily have to go hand in hand. In terms of Toronto representation, we’d love to see someone from the Oliver and Bonacini restaurant empire, someone from Mark McEwan’s pack (maybe Ivana Raca, because she’s cute, but bad- ***** at the same time), a Black Hoof-er and the return of Origin’s Steve Gonzalez, for entertainment value. Finally, an American-cum-Canadian program that hasn’t fallen the way of the Top Model and Project Runway franchises. Yet.

trini

Jun 14th, 2011, 02:29 PM

I missed the last two episodes.
Who went home last night and last week?

bembol

Jun 14th, 2011, 08:50 PM

Darryl last week and Andrea last night.

I can't believe Connie is making Sausages next week. LOL I'm sure it will be better but I can't wait to see what the judges say.

bembol

Jun 23rd, 2011, 11:18 PM

I can't believe Connie was in the bottom again for her Sausages, even more disappointing because it was a Street Cart challenge she should've taken this easily.

Like Dale, I think they to have fun and stop trying to be so creative/fancy it's not fine dining. All three's dishes look good but failed and who serves soup?!?!

So next week, Gail will be a guess judge and she is not impressed. :(

bembol

Jun 28th, 2011, 12:24 AM

My top three is Connie, Rob and Dale.

Thank God, Chris is gone. I can't stand him, the attitude really bothers me that you want to knock him out.

I wonder if the Producers realized how Mark sucks the life out of the kitchen that lately he hasn't been in it and only in the tasting/judges table. LOL

Predicted the Top Three! :)

I wasn't surprised Dusty went home tonight, especially after making a Fruit Plate?!?! Gail was right what was he thinking and to defend it didn't help either. Once again Dale is thinking too much and can't get out of his comfort zone, if it's not Fine Dining he's lost, I didn't get he served tonight.

Rob gets it, he can adapt to the challenge and lately he's putting out some strong dishes. Tonight he got $5,000 for it and I guess they won't be giving away a brand new car. :(

Connie is not as strong as Jennifer (Season Six with the Voltagio Brothers) but she is also falling apart/feeling the pressure, like last week this was her challenge and she fell short...again. :(

This is why I'm changing my Top Chef from Connie to Rob.

oranr

Jun 28th, 2011, 10:43 AM

I find Rob to the strongest out of the last 3. He is on fire right now and if he can keep it up, he will take the competition.

I like Connie. I can't believe she got away with her chicken, but the judges loved her salad and dessert so it all worked out. Dale and Dustin also helped by bombing their dishes.

Dale hasn't wowed us lately and needs to step it up to win.

I pick Rob to win!

From what I heard, Dale and Rob are both opening restaurants in their respective cities.

MaximDude

Jun 28th, 2011, 05:39 PM

May 17th, 2011

Don't know if the finals is two or three chefs, but Connie and Rob have to be there. Most talented of the bunch and the most consistent thus far. Rooting for them all the way. :)

My favorites from the beginning and happy to see them both in the finals. :D

Picked Rob from the beginning to win and I'm sticking with him, although it would be really nice to see Connie win too. :)

Bordello

Jun 29th, 2011, 12:34 AM

I'm fine with either Rob or Dale winning, just as long as Connie doesn't. She's such a Debbie Downer. Has she even cracked a smile once during the entire competition (besides the fake/forced ones after winning a QF or EC)?

trini

Jul 4th, 2011, 09:20 PM

Final tonight!

what can i say but the cream really does rise to the top.
Good Luck!
Connie looks like she just committed suicide though.

bembol

Jul 4th, 2011, 09:54 PM

She's very emotional.

Dale throughout the entire season, TRIED too hard and again didn't impressed me.

Connie stayed true to herself but IMO it's not enough.

Except for his dessert, Rob is the only Chef that impressed his dishes looked (and I'm sure tasted) amazing! I think he will win. Sorry, Connie.

bembol

Jul 4th, 2011, 10:08 PM

I'm shocked but not disappointed like with Kevin in Season 7 of Top Chef.

I didn't like any of Dale's dishes, they weren't memorable I guess it didn't help that the last few episodes he was in the bottom and somewhat lost faith.

If I had to guess, Rob's dessert cost him...a donut with fruits and powdered sugar?

It was an amazing finale and overall great season. Congrats, Dale.

trini

Jul 4th, 2011, 10:30 PM

Congrats to Dale he deserved it in the end.
Rob is amazing.
As for Connie, if she wants to be a role model for women she should stop whining and crying, she has done some great dishes but was not a charcuterie competition.

rvcupcake

Jul 5th, 2011, 12:04 AM

So Dale can break the rules and make four instead of three courses and win? Yes he pulled it off but that's not the point.

MaximDude

Jul 5th, 2011, 02:10 AM

The one person that I didn't want to win, wins! :evil:

At least his kid seems nice so it balances my dislike for Dale. I guess he showed the most skill, but I wish Rob would've won it. :| And yeah Dale broke the rules too, but the judges let it slide. :mad: I wonder why they didn't have it as four or five dishes as they do in Top Chef US? Ahh well it was a good season and the final three all cooked great meals and I suppose he deserved it even though he cheated abit.

oranr

Jul 5th, 2011, 10:31 AM

The one person that I didn't want to win, wins! :evil:.

I am with you! Wish Rob or Connie won instead of Dale. Dale did show great talent and he also show cased his meal and taste progression which Rob didn't. Technically Dale did stretch (break?) the rules but the one female judge quickly said it was alright and the rest went along with it. A really tough way to lose when a winning contestant doesn't follow the rules properly.

It was a great season! Looking forward to the second season and probably some Top Chef Just Desserts while I'm waiting!

YLSF

Jul 5th, 2011, 10:09 PM

I agree that I feel like Dale broke the rules. They asked for 3 courses, not a "minimum of three". Dale had an advantage by being able to appeal more to the judges. Whether or not that was the reason he won.... not sure... but, still, felt like he should have been penalized by that.

I know they are casting for Season 2. I wonder if they will film it in another Canadian city next time.
I think they did a pretty good job for "Canadian" tv :) Hopefully Mark develops some more character and gets more used to the whole being a judge thing... but, I doubt it...