I know that you guys — like me — are very excited for Bravo's "Top Chef Miami," which starts on June 13. But if you need some food-centric reality TV to hold you over until then, there is plenty to go around. A sampler:
- Chef Gordon Ramsay's "Hell's Kitchen" (pictured) premieres tonight at 9 p.m. on Fox.
- Bravo's brilliantly conceived "4 Star All Stars" special, pitting "Top Chef" finalists from seasons 1 and 2 against each other, airs this Wednesday, June 6, at 10 p.m. I'm totally rooting for Harold to kick Ilan's butt.
- "The Next Food Network Star" had its two-hour premiere last night, and if Yum's recap is any indication, this season is going to be much better than the last two.
By the way, Yumsugar will also be recapping "Hell's Kitchen" and "Top Chef Miami," so if you're a fan, you can follow all the action over there. For more on tonight's season premiere of "Hell's Kitchen," and to watch a video of the contestants, read more
I've never gotten into "Hell's Kitchen," but after reading more about it, I'm not sure why I've been avoiding it. It sounds like "Top Chef" with a slightly megalomaniac host (Ramsay) and a very cool prize: The 12 contestants are vying for the job of head chef at a new Italian restaurant at the Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa in Vegas. Meet the competing chefs below.
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Re: I'm totally rooting for Howard to kick Ilan's butt.
Yes please!
1I think you mean Harold, not Howard. Yes, I'm a dork
2Hey - I didnt notice it either. Thanks for pointing it out!
3I am really excited about the top chef all star battle! But I just somehow can't believe that all three of these shows are on at the same time!
4also, thank god for tivo, else i'd have no social life this summer!
5Still not sure if I'll watch Hell's Kitchen. Ok, I have it on. lol
6Ohh I can't wait!
7Yay, I'm soo excited! I love all the cooking shows!
8gordon ramsay is hot!
9I dont have cable, so my only option is Hells Kitchen, which I have diligently watched the past two summers. I will def check out Yum's recap.
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