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Posted by Kirsten Henri on January 23rd, 2009
Eater NY has a quick interview with ‘Top Chef’ guest judge Stephen Starr about his appearance on the show. An interesting tidbit:
On the caliber of the chefs: “I think there are better chefs out there that should attempt to be on Top Chef. There are great chefs who I’ve had working for me that would be stellar on the show. Seeing some of the food on the show, I could eye it and know that it’s not good…
Wonder what chefs he’s thinking of? Also, he can eyeball food and tell if its tasty? Maybe that’s the secret to his success?
For a full play-by-play of the episode, check out our favorite “Top Chef” chronicler Drew Lazor’s recap over on Meal Ticket.
Stephen Starr Talks ‘Top Chef’, Guest Judging [Eater]
Top Chef Season 5: Episode 9 [Meal Ticket/City Paper]
January 23rd, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Agreed.
But, I feel the same way about most Starr establishments. You know there is a good chance you’ll be served family style and a calamari salad will be on the menu.
January 23rd, 2009 at 1:27 pm
I will bake Starr a shit souffle and it would look great. Would he eat it? So he is saying he can tell a great dish without smelling and tasting it?? Smells like you know what to me
January 23rd, 2009 at 3:21 pm
as much as i despise Starr’s interior design, he’s right. you can look at some foods and know it won’t be good. that doesn’t mean that all good looking food is good to eat, but it can sometimes be painfully obvious when a dish isn’t going to be tasty or was cooked improperly..
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Its a good point. Think about the commercials for a pizza buffet place. The stuff looks horrible. Now take someone who has spent many years in fine dining, someone who’s eyes are trained to notice minute details, and Starr’s comment makes sense.
January 25th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Food in commercials is as plastic as actors. Check it out, http://www.ehow.com/how_2225664_food-look-good-tv.html
I think having a preconceived feeling about how a dish will taste could color your actual tasting of the dish. Its part of the total package though and presentation of a dish can affect the taste. It’s strange but true, IMO.