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“Top Chef” becomes an international affair
SmartBrief’s Doris Nhan wrote this blog post. Arguably, being a great chef is more than just cooking tried and true dishes off a familiar restaurant’s menu. It’s about being able to adapt by using past...
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“Top Chef” Restaurant Wars tradition continues in D.C.
SmartBrief’s Doris Nhan wrote this blog post. Plan a menu. Cook delicious food. Open a restaurant. In just one day. This week’s “Top Chef D.C.” episode needs little other introduction: It’s time for...
View Article“Top Chef D.C.” challenges cheftestants to disguise their dishes at the CIA
SmartBrief’s Angela Giroux Scheide tuned in to this week’s episode of “Top Chef D.C.” When Wylie Dufresne, best known for his innovative molecular gastronomy, was introduced as guest judge on this...
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Chefs aim to be top dog in ballpark challenge
This post was written by SmartBrief’s Doris Nhan. There’s no substitution for hot dogs and french fries at a baseball game, but this week on “Top Chef D.C.,” contestants were asked to maintain their...
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Chefs create dishes that would stand up in space
This post was written by SmartBrief’s Doris Nhan. On this week’s episode of “Top Chef D.C.,” the stakes were high as the five remaining cheftestants were tasked with making food that sent the judges...
View ArticleWhere different cultures meet in a dish
SmartBrief’s Angela Giroux Scheide tuned in to this week’s episode of “Top Chef D.C.” “Top Chef D.C.” left D.C. and headed to Singapore for the first part of the final. Imagine flying halfway around...
View ArticleLessons learned from the premiere of “Top Chef: All Stars”
This post was written by SmartBrief’s Doris Nhan. Watching Bravo’s “Top Chef: All Stars” was like watching a high-school reunion full of the people you loved, the people you loved to hate and the...
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Restaurant Week, bad service and Internet memes
Every week, Restaurant SmartBrief editors scour the Internet for the breaking news and best-practices stories that restaurant owners and managers need to make their businesses smarter. However, every...
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What the “Top Chef” finale can teach restaurant managers
Wednesday night’s finale of “Top Chef” was as much a showcase of leadership style as it was of cooking talent. Richard Blais was cautious and collaborative while his fellow finalist, Mike Isabella,...
View ArticleAmy Sedaris’ Chipotle couture, “Top Chef Masters” and Food Network chefs
Every week, Restaurant SmartBrief editors scour the Internet for the breaking news and best-practices stories that restaurant owners and managers need to make their businesses smarter. However, every...
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