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TOP CHEF MASTERS pits 24 world-renowned chefs against each other to see how well they fare in the tried and true format of Top Chef.
Hosted by acclaimed food journalist and TV personality Kelly Choi, each episode of TOP CHEF MASTERS holds two challenges for the chefs. The first is a twist on the classic Top Chef Quickfire Challenge which tests their basic abilities, and the second is an elimination challenge designed to test the versatility and invention of the chefs as they take on unique culinary trials such as working with unusual and exotic foods or catering for demanding clients. Week after week Gael Greene, renowned restaurant critic, journalist Jay Rayner and culinary expert James Oseland preside over the Critics' Table with an exciting array of guest judges to determine who has what it takes to be crowned TOP CHEF MASTER.
DISC 1: Masters Get Schooled / The Lost Supper / Offal Tasty / Magic Chefs
DISC 2: Miniaturize Me / Trick in a Box / Champions Round Begins
DISC 3: Dietary Restrictions / Masters of Disaster / Top Chef Master / Bonus
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- Top Recipe Cooking Lessons
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really enjoy the Top Chef series for the ideas, techniques, and creativity. You add to your cullinary education and get some entertainment in one place. I love the Masters series even more, because there is more cooking, more skill, less drama. The regular Top Chef series, while enjoyable, has been going the way of the myriad of other "reality" shows--too much drama, too much fighting, and too much mugging for the cameras. The masters series has some extras, some fun, some crazy moments, but they add to the show and do not detract from the cooking--which is supposed to be the point of the show. They also picked some great chefs to compete, like Hubert Keller who is a cullinary Yoda with a french accent, and Jonathan Waxman who is like Jerry Garcia with a chef knife. Great show.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By IndyTC
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Being Top Chef fans we were excited to see this show and we weren't disappointed. It may not have the tension of top chef but that's because these chefs are so good they don't need to prove anything. They truly want to make the best food possible for the people who are going to eat it. We enjoyed the show being about the food and not so much about the personalities.
We enjoyed the mutual respect the chefs had for each other and the camaraderie they showed during the show. The challenges are difficult enough to challenge these experts. It was exciting to see how they overcame obstacles to create amazing dishes. The judging is critical, honest and without favoritism. We appreciated that the diners' scores were included, and not simply considered, in tabulating the overall score.
This show is great and we are looking forward to watching the remaining episodes.
We enjoyed the mutual respect the chefs had for each other and the camaraderie they showed during the show. The challenges are difficult enough to challenge these experts. It was exciting to see how they overcame obstacles to create amazing dishes. The judging is critical, honest and without favoritism. We appreciated that the diners' scores were included, and not simply considered, in tabulating the overall score.
This show is great and we are looking forward to watching the remaining episodes.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Maryann K.
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am totally addicted to Top Chef and Top Chef Masters. Thought this was a great group of great chefs who were entertaining and clearly talented. This season had personality -- I thoroughly enjoyed it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By L. M. Leyn
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
First of all I am a 'foodie' this does not mean I am a great cook or chef. Enjoy watching Food Network and Bravo's Top Chef . The competition between the Top Chefs Masters is entirely different than that of the Top Chefs. It appears that the Masters - or professionals - hold each other in higher regard and would not be subversive to win the competition. I cannot wait until Season 2 is released on DVD. We are such fanatics - we have kept weekly scorecards with winners and those who have been eliminated and it is shared among our group.
Also, for Christmas gifts I have received the Quickfire Cookbook and a Top Chef coat.
Also, for Christmas gifts I have received the Quickfire Cookbook and a Top Chef coat.
By AlenaY
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Having been a fan of the series, Top Chef Masters was a brilliant addition!
I had watched the series on TV when it first aired and was elated to see it available on Amazon that I had to have it.
In addition to being geared for great charities and causes, I loved seeing how Master Chefs handled previous quick fire challenges and critiques.
This will always be one of my favorite shows.
I had watched the series on TV when it first aired and was elated to see it available on Amazon that I had to have it.
In addition to being geared for great charities and causes, I loved seeing how Master Chefs handled previous quick fire challenges and critiques.
This will always be one of my favorite shows.
By Robbi J Lane
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
yes it was a great dvd and I will conrinue to enjoy it thank you very much I would buy again
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was just okay in comparison to Top Chef. I didn't like the format of the individual 4-chef challenges with the top chefs competing in the end. I would have preferred the same format as Top Chef, with all chefs competing in each challenge to the bitter end. I think that is more fair & entertaining. Overall, I did enjoy the series. I wish all Top Chef & Top Chef Masters series were available on DVD. I don't have a laptop, I-pad, or streaming capability & don't feel like watching episodes at my computer desk.
Format:Amazon Instant Video|Amazon Verified Purchase
It is so nice to see these masters at work in the kitchen. They are all so skilled and make it fun.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 of my favorite chefs...
Are featured in this season: Chef Elizabeth Falkner & Chef Suzanne Tracht. Especially in episode 2 when they first see each other. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Tuxedo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
The best of the best. I loved it. However, the season was too short. I didn't see Top Chef Masters on cable. Look forward to getting the other seasons when they are placed on DVD.
Published 10 months ago by Vonnie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fast Service, Mint cond product!
Quick service, no prob with order, mint cond product. What more did I need? Thanks for the package and no hassle trade
Published 19 months ago by Budmom2
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great episode, but...
Rick Bayless is always entertaining, and the rest of the chefs are entertaining as well. The host of the show needs to eat a sandwich, though!
Published 22 months ago by Joe Schmo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Games with Plenty of Borders
"Dietary Restrictions" is one of the best episodes of Top Chef Masters. Hubert Keller, Rick Bayless, Michael Chiarello, Art Smith, and Anita Lo face their biggest challenge yet--... Read more
Published on March 4, 2010 by Amaranth
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