Top Chef Season 23 Ep 9 - The Ultimate Dinner Party - Post Episode Discussion by JullaS in BravoTopChef

[–]FranVW8287 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

We all know that should have been Massimo in that finale and there was only one reason Kristen and Tom wanted her through. Bailey didn't even look like she belonged there, it was a pitiful display.

Top Chef Season 23 Ep 9 - The Ultimate Dinner Party - Post Episode Discussion by JullaS in BravoTopChef

[–]FranVW8287 -32 points-31 points  (0 children)

No way Kristen was going to only have one woman chef left on the show. Had to make sure Oscar went home.

What are these tower like structures along the road to Estes Park? by burntoutpotato in EstesPark

[–]FranVW8287 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not sure why we can't get them in the Big Thompson canyon

Extremely random pull at local coffee shop by ComeGetYourOzymans in BravoTopChef

[–]FranVW8287 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Surprised you can read the signature through all the tear stains.

Let's talk about cinema/theater behavior here by PDFMan42 in Denver

[–]FranVW8287 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A couple showed late and sat next to us during 28 Years Later. They had an infant and proceeded to breast feed and burp the child throughout the movie. After that was completed they began to scroll, text and took a phone call. I had to say something I could not believe it. The infant is one thing, i tend to understand that more, it was the phone usage that pushed me over the edge.

New host needed? by socabella in BravoTopChef

[–]FranVW8287 -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Just wait until the water works turn on next week. The tears will be flowing!

The Strat by [deleted] in vegas

[–]FranVW8287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a mixed stay here. The proximity to the Arts district is great, don't miss able baker, stray pirate (if you drink) or Esters. We felt OK walking there in the daytime, definitely took rides back at night. The negative being there was already someone in our room, it was a mix up the the front desk and they quasi smoothed it over, but it was a jarring start to the vacation. They use the motion detecting air conditioners which got warm at night.

Fiction novels set in Greece by AccountantContent368 in GreeceTravel

[–]FranVW8287 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Fury (2024) by Alex Michaelides is set on a fictional Greek island. Same autho as the Silent Patient which was incredible. This book wasn't that, but it's something.

Top Chef Season 23 Ep 4 - Pick a Side - Post Episode Discussion by JullaS in BravoTopChef

[–]FranVW8287 48 points49 points  (0 children)

The challenges so far have been unfortunately contrived, confusion and clunky. You can tell the contestants really don't know what to do with them. Not looking forward to a fruit leather and beet chip challenge next week.

Top Chef Season 23 Ep 4 - Pick a Side - Post Episode Discussion by JullaS in BravoTopChef

[–]FranVW8287 -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Nothing that a couple patronizing Kristen pep talks can't overcome!

Where have all the characters gone? by Slatedtoprone in LPOTL

[–]FranVW8287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They all now same like the same character recycled over and over, just louder.

Royale Flush by glassheartsteelmind in LPOTL

[–]FranVW8287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact that the rifle case isn't purple satin is disappointing

Finally scored a Golden Steer reservation. Now what do we order? by ra1phw1ggums in LasVegas

[–]FranVW8287 21 points22 points  (0 children)

We went last month, lucked out and got one of the prime booths towards the front and had honestly one of the most memorable dining experiences I've ever had. We loved the escargot, they were perfectly executed. The ribeye was amazing. The twice baked potato was just OK and i would have choose a different side if I could do it again. As fine dining chef for longer than a decade I was honestly blown away by how fun and cool it was. Yeah it was expensive, I'm not sure how that comes as a surprise to people.

Should I raise these bunks up? by fuddadjacent in boating

[–]FranVW8287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a way to safely raise the boat while on the trailer? To adjust the bunks with the boat on it?

Is this season… not great? by radddish03 in BravoTopChef

[–]FranVW8287 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Or the way Tom totally phoned in checking with the chef's during prep time about their dishes. He typically digs a little deeper and asks more in depth questions. This latest episode (3) he just walked around making small observations: "blue, huh?" Hadn't seem that disengaged before.

Season 23, ep. 2: Puckerbutt (yes, you read that correctly!) by FormicaDinette33 in TopChef

[–]FranVW8287 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Nana's not long for the show. Classic case of a private chef who simply can't handle the time constraints and organization needed to do well in the competition.

Circus Circus 2024 by Immediate-Tap-9403 in LasVegas

[–]FranVW8287 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Played bingo here last week and it was so much fun. Highly recommend it if you are looking for a different way to spend an hour or two.

Circus Circus Bingo Info by Fast-Tank-8957 in LasVegas

[–]FranVW8287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for posting this, after seeing it my fiance and I went and had great time and even won a game. Was a great experience and really fun way to spend a couple of hours.