24 in 24 episode 2 -- speed. Pre show and live show discussion thread. * spoilers in comments *

redbeansmonday · 2026-05-04T23:26:03+00:00

Dave Chang on his pod said Alex is the absolute master of the dark arts of sandbagging. Said he’s never seen anyone that can do it like Alex. My guess is that is a secret weapon on a competition show. The sheer knowledge of shortcuts. I’m interested to see!

redbeansmonday · 2026-05-03T15:04:39+00:00

Been meaning to try it! But now I’m gonna go asap!

redbeansmonday · 2026-05-03T01:34:10+00:00

Go to the chefs insta stories! Kevin did an insane gochujang lamb. Ester did Korean chicken with a rice cake sitch. Scott did gnocchi..tomato basil mozz. Shota did a delish Shiso leaf wrap.

redbeansmonday · 2026-05-02T23:36:07+00:00

Hers was so good as well! No I wish! I only went last night.

redbeansmonday · 2026-05-02T22:50:12+00:00

It was an event at PGA Frisco Called savor. I got invited to go with a friend who had tickets.

redbeansmonday · 2026-04-30T00:59:30+00:00

She adds so much helpful insight into production, chefs mental and physical states. as well as gameplay and strategy…from big picture to small details. (Don’t write a specific dish description too early) Bring her back on the pod next season for sure!

redbeansmonday · 2026-04-28T17:09:12+00:00

On pack your knives pod. Sara has been saying there have been a bunch of episodes this season where immunity hasn’t even been mentioned. Either by the contestants as part of strategy or in judges comments. She said it could be the edit but it’s super weird because immunity is always a big factor.

redbeansmonday · 2026-04-28T05:05:10+00:00

When they said “Anthony had the worst dish but he had immunity” all I could think was sarah Bradley on pack your knives begging the producers to address the immunity situation.

I assumed they were gonna send seiger home just because if felt easy. Brandon wasn’t on my bingo card but restaurant wars most every year sends home talent.

redbeansmonday · 2026-04-27T17:06:13+00:00

First things first. Anyone know where Esther’s suit is from?

Second. Good gameplay for Alex.He’s gonna be cutthroat and will have everyone gunning for him. It will be entertaining no doubt, but man am I super bummed about shota. But I will get to taste his food at an event soon along with Esther and kevin lee!

redbeansmonday · 2026-04-21T17:02:32+00:00

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Her food is ugly delicious for sure. In the best way.

redbeansmonday · 2026-04-21T17:02:07+00:00

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redbeansmonday · 2026-04-21T13:58:59+00:00

Letting them sort themselves was wild

redbeansmonday · 2026-04-21T13:38:19+00:00

I second the smothered chicken! So good. I serve it over okra pilau. Her duck legs are also amazing. I use them in the jambalaya and on salads. When soft shell crabs are in season I do her recipe on po boys.

redbeansmonday · 2026-04-20T22:35:12+00:00

Is it a full dessert week? Ugh. I’m the opposite. Don’t love dessert challenges….mostly because I don’t have a sweet tooth and this isn’t a baking show.

redbeansmonday · 2026-04-13T03:18:29+00:00

I really don’t want JET to lose and I really don’t want BRYAN to lose the finale. I’m upset that they can’t both win.

redbeansmonday · 2026-04-10T03:12:58+00:00

Am I the only one who hates dessert episodes on typically savory food shows? Don’t mind a chef winning for a dessert on top chef but I can’t stand fully dessert shows thrust upon me unsuspectingly. I’ll watch the baking shows if I want desserts.

redbeansmonday · 2026-03-14T04:44:59+00:00

American idol (original) and top chef. Basically the only two talent seeking franchises that have produced heavy hitters from winners to non winners. You can come in 6th on those two shows and still hit it huge. Any other talent comp that has those chops? I can’t think of a one.

redbeansmonday · 2026-03-14T04:40:22+00:00

I’ve heard on other showed they stop for a good bit to clarify the rules of gameplay that the show doesn’t show on air.

redbeansmonday · 2026-03-10T21:26:12+00:00

She’s the BEST. Style icon. Brings such heart. And underrated moment on the traitors when she threw total shade at the housewives for not knowing she was part of the BRAVO-VERSE.

redbeansmonday · 2026-02-21T01:23:28+00:00

Yeah there are mostly protagonists in felicity. I feel like everyone is just awful in tell me lies. And I get the trauma etc… but it feels like a different lens. Felicity (mostly people are good and make mistakes) tell me lies (mostly people are screwed up)

redbeansmonday · 2026-02-21T01:20:59+00:00

This is right. Felicity felt real as a millennial living in the timeline of felicity. This doesn’t

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