Top Chef
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Those who have been eliminated so far often lacked a deep-rooted connection to their final meals.
There was simply no bad dish, although someone still got sent out the door.
Before we get there, though, lets dive into the Quickfire.
That means its the very last time anyone will breathe easy in this kitchen.
For this challenge,Top Chef: Texaschef Nyesha Arrington joins Padma for judging.
Each chef draws a knife to choose a color.
The chefs will have to create a monochromatic, vegetarian dish with these randomly selected colors.
Were down to the final seven in a super talented season, so everyones dishes are gorgeous.
Poor Evelyn draws the black knife but still makes an appetizing-looking soup that places her in the top three.
Joining her are Damarr and Buddha, who pulled green and white knives, respectively.
Buddhas white cauliflower and cheese was described as menu ready, which is high praise from Padma!
But despite this, Damarr is victorious, claiming that precious last immunity with his broccoli steak.
After the Quickfire results are announced, our two guest judges arrive.
The site is rich in history and draws out a ton of emotion from the remaining chefs.
As the judges begin making their rounds, its clear there wont be a weak meal served tonight.
Everyone has taken this soul food challenge very seriously, making various inspired, comforting meals.
Ah yes, thats white soul food, baby!
No shade to meatloaf and I definitely respect the picky eater-to-chef pipeline; its just a comical choice.
They have to resort to nitpicking apart dishes, finding any minute flaws that might be worthy of elimination.
When everyone feels good about a meal, its typically a bad sign.
Cant stand out if everyones perfect!
Also hitting a high mark is Damarr.
This lifelong love of seafood brought Jae to New Orleans, where she came up as a new chef.
The shock on her face as they announce her victory is just adorable.
For what feels like the first time, Buddha finds himself on the bottom.
Tonight, his dish was inspired by his father, but unfortunately, the Malaysian curry fell flat.
But Buddhas somewhat lackluster curry keeps him around another day, and its Luke who takes the fall tonight.
Again, this was an amazing showing from every chef, but Lukes meatloaf/meatballs were just a little dry.
When the tiniest details are the ones sending someone home, any minor slip-up leads to elimination.
Luke has been a middle-bottom competitor all season, and it feels like it was his time to go.
He finally came out of his shell a little bit tonight, but it just wasnt enough.
Musings from the Stew Room
First up, an LCK update!
Im pleased to report Sarah is still killing it, eliminating Jackson last week.
Padmas sheer joy at Lukes Quickfire dish was contagious.
Welcome to the party, man!
Six chefs remain: All six are POC and three of them are women!
In such a competitive season, this is an impressive feat.
Maybe Ashleigh will be the first Black woman to be named Top Chef!
Any way you slice it,Houstons winner will makeTop Chefhistory.
