Top Chef Finale: Who Got Crowned? SPOILER ALERT
It was close but thank Goodness Lisa is GONE! And Stephanie prevailed as this season’s finale of Top Chef in Puerto Rico!!!
Somehow my gut told me that Richard or Stephanie was going to screw up, similar to how Casey completely botched her finale meal last season in Colorado. After all those weeks of being on top, something had to happen – and it happened to Richard.
My boyfriend really wanted Richard to take it while I was rooting for Stephanie. Lisa surprisingly outshined in this last challenge, but only because she got to cook exactly what she wanted to make, in my opinion. A true Top Chef should be versatile enough to cook under any conditions and restrictions, which she is not and has showcased that time and time again.
Poor Richard, I felt so bad for him when none of his dishes rose to the occasion. At the same time I feared that Lisa was going to win, beating out her competitors with her Thai-influenced soup and dessert. Thankfully the judges didn’t judge based on the dishes head-to-head like they did last year. If that were the case, Lisa really might have taken it. Instead, they focused on who’s meal they’d want to eat again – I’d personally vote for Stephanie, too. From the judges’ comments, I really want to try braised pistachios too!
Now we have one more week of Top Chef to look forward to and that’s the Reunion episode. Should we start taking bets that Lisa’s gonna flip her lid and storm out when she gets harassed by fellow cheftestants AND viewer emails for making it to the finale? Either that or we’ll get to see her grumpy, sour face on TV one more time – what do you think?
Tomorrow, I’m going to check out the Bravo blogs to see what everyone has to say – you should too!
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On June 12th, 2008 Lea said:
Please put up a Spoiler Alert in the future! I haven’t seen the season finale yet and it would’ve been nice to skip past this post ’til I’ve had a chance to watch it…
On June 12th, 2008 Lilan said:
Sorry Lea.. I just couldn’t contain my excitement. Hope you get to watch the episode soon!
On June 12th, 2008 nae said:
You aren’t alone – I hate Lisa an incredible amount as well. I still do not understand how she skated through to the finale. Everytime I see that sour face of hers I just want to punch her.
On June 12th, 2008 Elizabeth said:
I found out Stephanie had won by accident before seeing it which bummed me out. I still really enjoyed watching it but it would have been more exciting if I had not known she won. That said, the food looked scrumptious and even Lisa was tolerable. If I hadn’t already known who had won, I might have thought that Lisa would. Scary thought.
On June 13th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi nae,
Lisa was so incredibly lucky throughout the season to make it that far. Were you happy with the winner?
I can’t wait until the reunion show! Happy Friday!
On June 13th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Elizabeth,
I was definitely surprised that Lisa did as well as she did. I was so nervous before they announced the winner – I almost couldn’t look? Wasn’t that such a rude thing she said in the stew room though? About her taking 2nd and 4th dish, and Steph taking 1st and 3rd? I’m not sure what was worse – that or her “I think you should congratulate me” remark from the week earlier! LOL
Hope you’re Friday is well – plans for the weekend? The weather here in the Bay has been beautiful!