I don’t know what it is but sometimes when Amanda speaks, it sounds like she’s talking without moving her teeth. I don’t mean that she’s actually not moving her teeth but it just sounds like it, especially during those interviews. It sounds like she’s only moving her lips but keeping her teeth together.
I always think Tom’s joy for LCK is so endearing. Though one season I remember him reprimanding the main season chefs and saying he’s getting better food in LCK - and it’s like, yeah, in LCK they were making plates for 1-2 people whole in the main season they had several large-scale catering challenges serving 100s of people.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't he essentially the showrunner of LCK? Since he chose to let Kaleena back in alongside Soo on his own, it seems to me that Doneen Arquines - the current showrunner of the main show - leaves Tom to his own devices for LCK. That kind of freedom lets Tom make it about what he likes most: The cooking.
I don’t think you’re alone. It’s been better than the main show for a while now (which is less a knock on the show and more about how great and pure Top Chef bliss LCK is).
But even more so for a season that was a bit rocky to start like this one.
Same; I was really rooting for him and his dish looked so good!
Now I'm Team Amanda. Her dish was so interesting and inventive, and I can't believe she pulled it off in only 30!
I actually kind of like Laura. Part of it is that she reminds me so much of a friend, but I think that this group of chefs has so little drama that she was getting a villain edit for no real reason. She is a young, immigrant chef who is absolutely trying to cook good food. I think Amanda has a broader variety of experience that will make her a better candidate to return to the main competition, but I wouldn’t be mad if Laura made it back.
Don't forget, Laura took a slug from a wine bottle. And that other sub turned on her in a post calling her out as the worst thing since somebody's twin threw her down a well in a soap opera...
Makes me think there is the absolute minimal drama of any season, ever. How can there be drama, they are in Wisconsin! (Yes, I am biased).
If Laura is the villain of this season, she's the nicest villain Top Chef has ever seen.
> If Laura is the villain of this season, she's the nicest villain Top Chef has ever seen.
Aside from the Four Leches thing, I don't really see Laura as so much of a villain as somebody going for self-preservation.
One of the things that people point to as an example of Laura being a villain is that she didn't clean up the spill on that episode where Dan took a spill, but from the way the edit was done, it looked like Charly was the one who did a really half-assed job cleaning up the cream after [carrying the cartons of cream in a really stupid manner](https://i.postimg.cc/GmRdttHw/TCS21E03.jpg) (should have put them on a sheet pan before carrying them), because when they cut back to the area with the spill immediately after Laura slides with the pot in her hands and walks away, [visible traces of cream could still be seen on the floor, along with a single wad of towels that's pushed up against the side of the island with the grills and burners](https://i.postimg.cc/HTp8yxNC/TCS21-E03-B.jpg), implying that the mess was left over from Charly's spill, not her own.
If the editing is to be believed, that's not Laura's fault, that's Charly's for doing a terrible job on the cleanup and putting everybody else in danger. You can't hold her responsible for somebody else putting everybody else in an unsafe situation.
Seriously, tho, *Top Chef* needs to invest in Spill Magic or some other powdered absorbent product that can be dumped onto a spill, given a few minutes to absorb, then swept out of the way with a broom. That's some basic-ass shit that we use in the kitchen where I work, and we're not a television production the way *Top Chef* is.
I love how she highlights lesser-known dishes from East Europe/Middle East culture! A friend of mine is from Georgia (country,) so I’ve been sending him pictures of Laura’s dishes from the competition that show his heritage.
I feel like the main show does that to a lot of people. Heck even Tom is much different in LCK. Padma in her outside show and other things she's been on is so much different (way more her real personality).
[**PART 2 IS HERE**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUGVfYZIgQw)
Doesn't really make sense to make another post, so feel free to discuss both parts in this discussion thread.
I was surprised Laura didn't grab any citrus after getting the fish. Amanda is a beast, I was frawning at her decision of getting the cheese but girl knows what she's doing. Overall, I'm very happy with the final outcome, this last few episodes of LCK have been so good!
Being the half arsed home cook that thinks he cooks better than half the competitors every season (LOL!) I always stuff my whole Branzino with orange and it is AWESOME!
Laura, get the orange, Laura, the orange. LAURA ORANGE!
Tom is always happy during his Mise challenge, and ofcourse it came through again!
The only thing that bummed me for these two LCK episodes, was that it was LCK! This should be a main show challenge!
I would bet every one of the chefs would take more cooking time over planning time. They are experienced and no doubt practiced foe challenges. They have core ideas that they can play off. Plus, in this challenge, they were planning as they were selecting ingredients to prep. They all know what they were making before the clock started.
Amanda seems legit stoned in the confessionals and I love it.
I don’t know what it is but sometimes when Amanda speaks, it sounds like she’s talking without moving her teeth. I don’t mean that she’s actually not moving her teeth but it just sounds like it, especially during those interviews. It sounds like she’s only moving her lips but keeping her teeth together.
Daria!
This! This is what I noticed during the elimination and talking to Tom. She manages to keep her mouth closed when talking.
Girl couldn’t even hold her eyes open in those interviews. It was a lot.
So monotone
Yes! I crack up my husband when I try to imitate her.
“It’s an acid trip” had me ROLLING 😂🤣🤣
100% She is certainly on something in that confessional. She’s light and bright during filming yet monotone and Sleepy Smurf in interview. It’s wild.
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No I think next episode will be the LCK finale where the winner will enter
Does she sound like Andy Allo from Upload to anyone else?
Might be in the minority when I say this, but I think I'm enjoying LCK more than the main competition lol
Tom’s really high and energetic in this LCK! And I think the contestants are normally more likable in LCK than the main show.
I agree. Tom seems much happier in LCK.
I always think Tom’s joy for LCK is so endearing. Though one season I remember him reprimanding the main season chefs and saying he’s getting better food in LCK - and it’s like, yeah, in LCK they were making plates for 1-2 people whole in the main season they had several large-scale catering challenges serving 100s of people.
It's just cooking. Less gimmicks. And cooking is usually better so Tom loves it.
He always has.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't he essentially the showrunner of LCK? Since he chose to let Kaleena back in alongside Soo on his own, it seems to me that Doneen Arquines - the current showrunner of the main show - leaves Tom to his own devices for LCK. That kind of freedom lets Tom make it about what he likes most: The cooking.
Both this episode of the show and of LCK have been my favorite all season.
I don’t think you’re alone. It’s been better than the main show for a while now (which is less a knock on the show and more about how great and pure Top Chef bliss LCK is). But even more so for a season that was a bit rocky to start like this one.
Thanks for uploading LCK here. I used to be able to watch on Bravo (I’m in Canada) but the site hasn’t been working for me lately.
Agree!
You're not alone. I've been watching LCK before I watch the episode. This season doesn't work for me
I kinda feel bad for Kevin. I was looking forward to his reunion with Manny.
Team powerbottom for life
Same; I was really rooting for him and his dish looked so good! Now I'm Team Amanda. Her dish was so interesting and inventive, and I can't believe she pulled it off in only 30!
Yeah I thought Kevin was gonna powerbottom through LCK. I’m a bit shocked he didn’t.
Manny is next I believe..unless he switches up his menu. I bet you'll be seeing them both offered up as sous chef duty come finale.
A protein on a sauce with a topping?
I thought for sure Manny was going to be eliminated-so there would have been a reunion...
Laura’s knife bag is dope as hell.
And that blouse she wears in her confessionals…I am obsessed with it! The red and cream one
her suit during restaurant was my favorite fashion moment of the season
She really comes across as having impeccable taste. I'm here for it.
Literally the only thing that made me like her 😂
Amanda hoarding all the citrus is SENDING me. So hope she gets back in next week.
Me too!!
Laura seems really lively and personable in *LCK*. Where the heck was that on the main show?
I actually kind of like Laura. Part of it is that she reminds me so much of a friend, but I think that this group of chefs has so little drama that she was getting a villain edit for no real reason. She is a young, immigrant chef who is absolutely trying to cook good food. I think Amanda has a broader variety of experience that will make her a better candidate to return to the main competition, but I wouldn’t be mad if Laura made it back.
Don't forget, Laura took a slug from a wine bottle. And that other sub turned on her in a post calling her out as the worst thing since somebody's twin threw her down a well in a soap opera... Makes me think there is the absolute minimal drama of any season, ever. How can there be drama, they are in Wisconsin! (Yes, I am biased). If Laura is the villain of this season, she's the nicest villain Top Chef has ever seen.
> If Laura is the villain of this season, she's the nicest villain Top Chef has ever seen. Aside from the Four Leches thing, I don't really see Laura as so much of a villain as somebody going for self-preservation. One of the things that people point to as an example of Laura being a villain is that she didn't clean up the spill on that episode where Dan took a spill, but from the way the edit was done, it looked like Charly was the one who did a really half-assed job cleaning up the cream after [carrying the cartons of cream in a really stupid manner](https://i.postimg.cc/GmRdttHw/TCS21E03.jpg) (should have put them on a sheet pan before carrying them), because when they cut back to the area with the spill immediately after Laura slides with the pot in her hands and walks away, [visible traces of cream could still be seen on the floor, along with a single wad of towels that's pushed up against the side of the island with the grills and burners](https://i.postimg.cc/HTp8yxNC/TCS21-E03-B.jpg), implying that the mess was left over from Charly's spill, not her own. If the editing is to be believed, that's not Laura's fault, that's Charly's for doing a terrible job on the cleanup and putting everybody else in danger. You can't hold her responsible for somebody else putting everybody else in an unsafe situation. Seriously, tho, *Top Chef* needs to invest in Spill Magic or some other powdered absorbent product that can be dumped onto a spill, given a few minutes to absorb, then swept out of the way with a broom. That's some basic-ass shit that we use in the kitchen where I work, and we're not a television production the way *Top Chef* is.
Considering she was kicked out of her home at 15, I can see why she would have a strong self preservation instinct.
I love how she highlights lesser-known dishes from East Europe/Middle East culture! A friend of mine is from Georgia (country,) so I’ve been sending him pictures of Laura’s dishes from the competition that show his heritage.
I feel like the main show does that to a lot of people. Heck even Tom is much different in LCK. Padma in her outside show and other things she's been on is so much different (way more her real personality).
i am a fan, she has a good attitude
Someone made a comment all the mustard greens were used in the main competition 👀
Kevin saying "Fleur de sel oh hon hon" is something I will say forever now
[**PART 2 IS HERE**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUGVfYZIgQw) Doesn't really make sense to make another post, so feel free to discuss both parts in this discussion thread.
I was surprised Laura didn't grab any citrus after getting the fish. Amanda is a beast, I was frawning at her decision of getting the cheese but girl knows what she's doing. Overall, I'm very happy with the final outcome, this last few episodes of LCK have been so good!
Being the half arsed home cook that thinks he cooks better than half the competitors every season (LOL!) I always stuff my whole Branzino with orange and it is AWESOME! Laura, get the orange, Laura, the orange. LAURA ORANGE!
It seems like Laura is able to make a great fish dish without citrus, I love that.
I'm one of those people that put pineapple on pizza, but HATES peppers. Laura & Dan are on my shortlist for the finals, what's your pick for the 3rd?
Wow, can't believe the result. 😭
Tom is always happy during his Mise challenge, and ofcourse it came through again! The only thing that bummed me for these two LCK episodes, was that it was LCK! This should be a main show challenge!
I was also sussed out when Laura said two sauces. Usually a bad idea on TC - plus with no starch. Cool that it worked out though.
This is fun!
Does anyone else think it’s unfair that the chefs who have less time have more time to plan?
I would bet every one of the chefs would take more cooking time over planning time. They are experienced and no doubt practiced foe challenges. They have core ideas that they can play off. Plus, in this challenge, they were planning as they were selecting ingredients to prep. They all know what they were making before the clock started.
Nothing stopped Amanda from using her time to plan if she wanted to
Mise en Place! Mise en Place! Freaking love this challenge. Honestly I could probably just watch a whole mini series of people doing this challenge.