They were really good friends (maybe too good of friends) and now they won't talk to each other. And now we know that Hosea won. Here it is, folks: Chef Hosea Rosenberg is shilling for the Colorado Lottery. In truth, Angelo Sosa had been a much more interesting presence throughout the season than eventual winner Kevin Sbraga. Your top 10 posts: "Cross post from r/pics. The winner of this season was a big bear named Joseph Flamm. If I didn’t like this show so much I would quit watching it. Oftentimes John can be found perched behind his laptop screen arguing about movies (when he isn't watching them, that is). Plus Hosea cheated on his girlfriend with that skanky chef Leah. Hung won the competition fair and square. I know it’s Hebrew, but it sounds so Hispanic to me because of Jose. Hosea certainly wasn't the favorite to win this season's Top Chef. February 26, 2009 . Stefan Richter's performance in the finale was a bit lacking, but his superior skill was undeniable and he should have won. Richard was the ultimate underdog to root for, and his gentle but intellectual demeanor on camera made him the natural choice to root for. I am not even going to try to make an argument for how this post is related to sports or the law. The setting, cast, and food all were bright and fun, creating the blueprint for many of the seasons to come. Hung Huynh (Season 3) 5. His other interests include performing with his poetry-band, reading super out there books, and arguing philosophy with his dog. Of course Stephan and Carla deserved to win, but it’s not like Hosea didn’t prove himself to be a good chef. One of Bravo's flagship programs, Top Chef has inspired numerous spin-offs and poor imitations. Everyone, that is, except the guy who won. ;-{But his name intrigues me. And clearly Casey did NOT perform to the standards of a Top Chef. Marcel would go on to be runner-up, though he's managed to come back to the Top Chef kitchen on numerous occasions. RELATED: 10 Reality Shows That Aren't Real At All (And 10 That Totally Are). Without a doubt, Hosea is the most undeserving winner in the history of the show. Ilan Hall (Season 2) 6. Hosea never should have won. are you kidding me hosea won top chef. Hosea’s passion for his craft is what i believe won over the judges. RELATED: Survivor: 5 Most Deserving Winners (& The 5 Least Deserving). Furthermore, runner-up Brooke Williamson had more personality in her interviews and her process in the kitchen than any of the other competitors this season. Yahoo forma parte de Verizon Media. However, the best of the bunch is still the original. 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With these things in mind, we present you with the best Top Chef winners, in order. Overall, season 13 was a pretty solid run for Top Chef. Reply. Everyone, that is, except the guy who won. The Michael Voltaggio protege was thoroughly proficient in her cooking, and her choice as the winner was fair on paper. It was first filmed in New York City, New York, before concluding in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sbraga's win was another case of a forgettable contestant taking the title, and it's hard not to acknowledge that his victory was won because he had Michael Voltaggio as a sous-chef and Sosa was seriously under-the-weather. This isn't a Miss America Competition. Every season I anxiously await the finale, so I can finally let the cat out of the bag of who won. We’ve been hometown colleagues and buds of Top Chef winning Hosea Rosenberg, chef at Dave Query’s Jax Fishhouse, for years. RELATED: 5 Reality Cooking Shows That Aren't Real (& 5 We Think Are). If Internet and critics' chatter is the true barometer, we should have been congratulating Stefan or Fabio last night. [*Ed Note: We've excluded the Top Chef Masters contestants so that everyone else can stand a chance.] Meanwhile people say that Adrienne should have won in season 15 over Joe Flamm even though she was consistently on the bottom and Lisa-ed her way to the finale. He cooked steadily — and quietly — all season, and in Wednesday’s finale, Hosea Rosenberg, 35, bested fan favorite Carla Hall and uber-confident Stefan Richter to become Top Chef. mortified The casting for this Chicago installment was on-point, as many of the most memorable faces of the show appeared here, such as Dale Talde, Spike Mendelsohn, Antonia Lofaso, and, of course, runner-up Richard Blais. Though Marcel was a complete brat throughout, he was undeniably the better chef. Yo, Ho! The winning combo of host Padma Lakshmi and head judge Tom Colicchio is one of the best in the business, and the show's genuine focus on mouth-watering cuisine has made it a tremendous success. that is just crazy. Runners-up Casey and Dale were fan favorites that would return in later installments, as well. It is somewhat awkward for me to watch but I agree, I just don't get it. Kevin Sbraga (Season 7) 7. The edits have built up a Hosea/Stephan competition from the get-go, and that's what it will come down to. Hosea Turtledove in particular is a really fantastic name I won’t soon forget! Furthermore, season 5 had the most stacked cast of fan-favorites Top Chef has ever seen. She was tying to be nice to Casey and it cost her the competiton. Winner Ilan Hall was perhaps one of the most forgettable winners, never managing to stand out much from the rest of the fold. 'Top Chef' winner Hosea Rosenberg talks! That being said, sometimes the judges choose the wrong winner. Here are 5 times they made the right call, and 5 times their choice was an upset. Right from episode one, Michael stood out for his intuitive cooking and rough-around-the-edges aesthetic. i am surprised he made it that far. Top Chef 5 Winner: Hosea. Phew! This season was also notable for the relationship between Flamm, chef Bruce Kalman, and the late Fatima Ali, who tragically died of bone cancer shortly after the season. A new Top Chef was crowned in New Orleans, and the Season 5 winner was a bit of a surprise (at least for a lot us). Throughout the season, Blais had been a creative genius with his food, and many ultimately felt he was snubbed. Para permitir a Verizon Media y a nuestros socios procesar tus datos personales, selecciona 'Acepto' o selecciona 'Gestionar ajustes' para obtener más información y para gestionar tus opciones, entre ellas, oponerte a que los socios procesen tus datos personales para sus propios intereses legítimos. Para obtener más información sobre cómo utilizamos tu información, consulta nuestra Política de privacidad y la Política de cookies. I swear my love of Top Chef is over now. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. Greatest of all was Richard Blais' redemption, and eventual claiming of the elusive title. He did not have the skills to back up his talk. Even though it's been 15 years since season 2, it is still one of the most notable installments of the series, whether it's because of Marcel Vigernon's constant output of foam-themed dishes, the infamous "head-shaving incident," or pretty much any scene with Marcel yelling at Ilan or Cliff Crooks. I think Hosea was consistent throughout the competition. As Top Chef: New York's champion, Hosea won $100,000 in seed money to help open a restaurant, a feature in Food & Wine magazine, and a showcase at the Annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. In the season finale, Hosea Rosenberg was declared the Top Chef, defeating Stefan Richter and … It is a good thing it is the end of the season – I think we both need a cooling off period. Top Chef has been around long enough that contestants have seen lots of episodes and they go into the season knowing how to play the game. This is a cooking show, not Top Personality. (It felt mind bogglingly frustrating at the time.) Not Hosea. Kristen was a great chef and personality in this season. I knew she lost the competiton when Casey suggested the beef and Carla said that she had never cooked beef that way. Hung made mediocre chocolate cake in his year and still won. Hey, Ho. Casey was a little to bossy. Simply the best overall contestant in the history of Top Chef, Richard Blais was given a second shot at the title in the best season of the show yet, season 8. It was an amazing experience that taught me a lot. RIP." I can remember the second season, some of the cast had never seen Top Chef before. The "prestige drama" of cooking competitions, Top Chef has been telling up-and-coming culinary wizards to "pack their knives and go" for almost 17 years. He is currently pursuing a degree in Film Studies from Western Carolina University. I can’t believe Hosea won Top Chef…what a bummer Carla and Stephan were clearly better chefs. Hosea certainly wasn't the favorite to win this season's Top Chef. March 12, 2009 at 8:27 PM. Hosea, Top Chef. i was surprised fabio was eliminated. After fighting his way back on the show on Last Chance Kitchen, Flamm returned to win the entire competition. Always a pleasure to watch in the kitchen, Flamm was a great choice for the winner and represented one of the show's best comeback stories. Hosea “The Hosebag” won Top Chef Five last night on Bravo and I can’t remember a more dislikable person winning the whole thing in any previous season — we came close with that awful red-haired witch almost winning it all, but that’s another rant for another day. i gotta see it for myself. Bravo Getty Images 20 of 40 Consequently, Stephanie took the title and Richard took silver. 10. Hosea Rosenberg. Great job… You really pulled out the goods in the end. RELATED: Hell's Kitchen: 10 Best Winners From The Show, Ranked. NEXT: The 10 Best Reality Competition Shows, Ranked (According To IMDb). Nosotros y nuestros socios almacenaremos y/o accederemos a la información de tu dispositivo mediante el uso de cookies y tecnologías similares, a fin de mostrar anuncios y contenido personalizados, evaluar anuncios y contenido, obtener datos sobre la audiencia y desarrollar el producto. Harold Dieterle (Season 1) 3. The Chef's were not judged based on there personality nor were they judged based on their accumulative efforts on Top Chef. The season premiered on Bravo on November 12, 2008, and ended on March 4, 2009. Allison says. Vegas also provided a great backdrop for the high-wire cooking that would bring Michael Voltaggio the title and culinary superstardom. Additionally, Hung Huyn as the winner was the correct choice - a chef that had been a consistent presence throughout the season. The Chicago season is where the show truly took its place in the annals of reality TV royalty. Puedes cambiar tus opciones en cualquier momento visitando Tus controles de privacidad. Información sobre tu dispositivo y conexión a Internet, incluida tu dirección IP, Actividad de navegación y búsqueda al utilizar sitios web y aplicaciones de Verizon Media. Out of the dozens and dozens of culinary up-and-comers that have come and gone through the Top Chef kitchen, Michael Voltaggio just might be the most naturally gifted of them all. Love her or hate her, New Yorker Leah Cohen nearly made it to the semifinals of Top Chef.But she was cut on Wednesday after a runny egg dish failed to impress a … Stefan should have made a better dessert but at least he still did. If I were dating either one of them, I would see the episode and dump them. Carla Hall, Fabio Viviani, Stefan Richter, Jamie Lauren, and almost everyone else made this the funniest and best-paced season to date. Top Chef: Where Are They Now? Hosea Rosenberg's only real contribution to the collective memory of the show was his adulterous fling with fellow contestant Leah Cohen, an equally unlikable competitor. They were judged on the meal that they cooked for the Finale. I am still very happy that I participated in Top Chef. by u/badgalrori "Nightshade in Los Angeles (Mei Lin, Top Chef season 12 winner). I like Jose better, I’m not big on Hosea at all. Another beloved season of the series was season 3, set in Miami. John Wells is a writer, poet, and filmbuff from Asheville, NC. If Internet and critics' chatter is the true barometer, we should have been congratulating Stefan or Fabio last night. but yeah stefan should have won he was on a roll. It came down to Clark and Sara Bradley, a long-time friend and Kentucky native. Sometimes that means you get a Hosea. Fabio should have been in the top 3 along with Carla and Stefan. As the three finalists were whisked away to Macau, China, it was a treat to observe underdog Kelsey Barnard Clark make the best of the opportunity, and really embrace the local ingredients. Oh, you’re a lifesize cardboard cut out. Flamm was a stand-up guy, funny, and warm, and definitely one of the more likable winners of the show's newer seasons. Top Chef has been telling contestants to pack their knives and go for almost 17 years. Utilizing Washington D.C.'s many attractions for some really engaging challenge prompts helped keep the season rolling along at a great pace. A one-stop shop for all things video games. He mastered the TC phenomenon of never quite doing a bad enough job to get kicked off -- but never doing a good job, either. It seemed impossible that Hosea would ever become Top Chef -- until he did. While Stefan didn't have the best personality who cares? Season 16, set in Kentucky, kept its quality up all the way to the finale. Sure she had a great personality but she wasn’t that great of a chef. What, you too good for me now you’ve won Top Chef? 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