Top Chef Masters Season 2 starts

[joec]

Season 2 of Top Chef Masters starts April 7 at 11est/10c times on Bravo. Good first season and hopefully this will be as good. You can check out who is competing in this season at http://www.bravotv.com/top-chef-masters/season-2/about

[smoke king]

I have been catching bits and pieces of it so far. I liked it last year, and I'm liking it this season too. Isnt it funny when you get true professionals, at the top of their game together for a competition, you dont have nearly the silly drama that shows like "Hells Kitchen" and even the original "Top Chef" seem to have fallen back on.

[joec]

Yes but then these people have all at least heard of each other I guess. So perhaps it is the difference in that they show respect for each others talents. I can watch regular Top Chef but can't watch Hell's Kitchen or other shows like it.

[smoke king]

Oh dont get me wrong-I still watch Top Chef. But the little affair between the eventual winner and that girl really took away from the shows credibility, IMO. I still think Stefan should have won.

But as far as Hells Kitchen goes, I'm with you Joe-I simply can't watch it anymore. If there isn't a fire truck or an ambulance, there is somebody "calling out" Ramsey. Sadly, its just another "reality" show.

[alexloramer]

Top chef is my favorite cooking show. It's not like freaking Hell's Kitchen where the host is just ridiculous. I feel in top chef there is a certain respect amongst all chefs. I like that better.

[VeraBlue]

While I find myself watching Top Chef from time to time, don't fool yourself the whole thing isn't scripted on some level.

[CaliforniaCook]

Finally got to watch TC, as my cable co picked it up. (Think they won an Emmy recently.) It is, somewhat, entertaining. So far, IMO, I haven't seen Iron Chef-quality dishes produced. I'll stick with Iron Chef America on FN.