Top Chef Masters

I am very picky about the reality shows I watch because I despise drama especially contrived drama that they air for the sake of ratings.  Although I do tolerate the drama if it's interesting enough.

I'm so happy that my sister introduced me to Top Chef Masters. This show gives me my reality TV fix sans the drama. It's basically your Top Chef, except the contenders are renowned and accomplished chefs.  There is still a cash price, but the amount is donated to the charity of their choice.  Here the tables are turned: these chefs are given the same challenges that they judged on Top Chef, and sometimes their dishes are evaluated by the contestants whom they assessed in the original show.  They feature celebrity judges that are so much fun to watch.  And the dishes!!  It puts the ones produced in the original show to shame.  (Never watch this on an empty stomach.)

I honestly don't know who to root for.  All the contenders are experts in the culinary world.  They have respect and mutual admiration for each other. 

I have to admit my favorite among all of them is Chef Hubert Keller. He's the most accomplished among the lot, and has the most cheerful disposition despite the frustrating challenges they receive.  Everyone is in awe of him and wants to work with him.

Top Chef Masters is currently on it's second season and airs on Bravo TV.  Locally, it airs on Wednesdays at 10PM on 2nd Avenue.