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Top Chef Recap: Family Meal
Restaurant Wars is the show’s signature challenge, but there does seem to be an inherent flaw in the system.
But the sudden death of Tristen’s stepfather — whose beaming face we saw over FaceTime just a few episodes ago — is such a devastating reminder of the very real world that exists outside of Top Chef ’s manufactured bubble. I even convinced myself they were following in the footsteps of Gregory Gourdet’s Kann pop-up in “All Stars 2,” which also saw the allegedly “weaker” team triumphing by sticking to their concept while simply sidestepping any potential drama. • Last Chance Kitchen spoilers ahead: With Katianna continuing to steamroll the competition, it’s hard not to root for a Kristen-esque return … though that would also mean she’d eventually have to beat Tristen, the chef who became the obvious front-runner in her absence.
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