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PinotEnvy wrote:

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I'm also a fan of Stefan and, yes, he has been winning a lot this season, but it all depends on what they do in the final challenge when they get to do THEIR style of food and pull out all the stops. In that regard:

Fabio (Italian Food) >> Carla (French/Soul Food) >>>> Stefan (German food) >>>>>>>> Hosebag (Red Lobster).

This is a very clarifying statement, P.E. I have been thinking too much lately of "edits" and "personalities" and specific challenge wins/losses, that I haven't stood back and taken a look at each chef's overall cooking style.

You're right! Hosea doesn't have a style! I didn't notice this so clearly until now. I can't summarize his style. Can anyone out there in Suckstersland see one that I am failing to see? OMG. There is no way that he can win. He is a chain restaurant chef. *Smacks forehead*

I would rephrase Stefan to say European classic cuisine because I think he's a bit broader than just German. Stefan is also very good at technique. He has good knife skills and has a lot of layers to what he does. My only criticism is that he does not frolic with his food. He's a bit anal about everything. I think he's missing the passion / creativity / abundance that some chefs can communicate. When he tries to "think outside the box," he falls on his face. Remember the World Dog? *Shudder*. But when he cooks something classic that showcases technical skills, he shines.

Agreed that Carla played it right with the guest judge on the egg challenge. He has a wacky sense of humor, so I think he enjoyed surprising everyone and picking Carla's green eggs and ham, just for the sheer unpredictability of that win. As for her style, I do think that the combination of being classically trained in French cooking and knowing soul food is going to give her a killer advantage in New Orleans as it did in the Super Bowl challenge when she got the N.O. as the team city.

Fabio is all about channeling his grandmother's Old World Italian cooking. It seems that every win he manages takes place after he evokes the memory of her fabulous cooking. Go, Grandma!

Again, thanks for putting this into focus. Good, clarifying post.