Quick Fire Questions
"We have plenty to discuss" is often said by host Kristen Kish after tasting all of the contestants food made during an elimination challenge; prior to going to this place where the loser must "pack their knives and go".
What is Judges' Table
Poutine
His lore grew based on a game of Six Degrees of Separation; where people could trace their relation back to this famous actor within six levels of connection.
Who is Kevin Bacon
Lime juice, salt, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and avocado.
What is Guacamole
In the UK, these are referred to as "bangers".
What are sausages
This season of Top Chef took place in Canada; more specifically, primarily in this capital city of Ontario
What is Toronto
Ragu alla Bolognese
What is Italy
A four-time NBA champion, two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, and widely considered one of the the greatest shooters of all time. Also he is sometimes been fittingly referred to with the nickname "Chef".
Who is Stephen Curry
Basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, and salt.
What is pesto
This pasta is named for its shape; meaning “little ears” in Italian.
What is orecchiette
This spin-off of the Top Chef format featured pastry chefs & was hosted by Top Chef regular judge Gail Simmons. Unfortunately, it only lasted two seasons before getting thrown into the proverbial compost bin.
What is Top Chef: Just Desserts
Peking Duck
What is China
This actress, director, former model and beauty queen made her film debut in 1991 in Spike Lee's "Jungle Fever" and eventually became the first Black woman to win a Best Actress Oscar for her role in "Monsters Ball" in 2001.
Who is Halle Berry
Black pepper, pecorino romano, egg yolk, guanciale, pasta.
What is carbonara
This dessert literally translates to "pick me up" or "cheer me up"; meant to refer to the its literal ability to lift one's spirits.
What is tiramisu
Top Chef is currently in its 22nd season; however, it originally began with its first season airing in this year.
What is 2006
Ceviche
What is Peru
Born in Birmingham, Alabama, and growing up in the racially segregated South; this woman eventually became the first female African-American secretary of state and the first woman to serve as national security advisor.
Who is Condoleezza Rice
Heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
What is Crème brûlée
What is Amuse-bouche
Wait, there's been THREE hosts?!
Everyone knows Padma as the OG and Kristen as the newer replacement; however, people seem to forget that this cookbook author, television food critic, and chef actually hosted season 1 of Top Chef (and then got the BOOT!)
Who is Katie Lee
Jollof Rice
What is Nigeria
This actor's success has become somewhat overshadowed by his propensity for getting killed onscreen; having died in 24 separate films and TV shows (~a quarter of his on-screen catalog) You've seen him die in Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings just to name a few.
Who is Sean Bean
Eggs, onions, bell peppers, garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, and spices
What is Shakshuka
Meaning "priest choker" or "priest strangler" in Italian, this type of handmade pasta got its name due to various historical and cultural explanations rooted in the perceived gluttony of priests in some regions of Italy.
Funnily enough, it is characterized by its unique twisted shape.
What is Strozzapreti