Comments on: Top Chef’s Antonia on Her Surprise Ouster

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:46:27 +0000

I so have to agree with Jaime. Why in the heck did Lisa stay this long? Antonia so should have stayed!!!!!

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:52:30 +0000

The name of Antonia’s restaurant in LA is Foxtail and it is AMAZING!!!
Yes, Antonia is a phenomenal chef and more importantly, she is a phenomenal woman and mom.
All those who know her are beyond proud of her accomplishments!!

By: Mike A

Mike A — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:51:09 +0000

Diana, it has nothing to do with homophobia (since I’m gay); I don’t think you have paid attention…Lisa’s ok, but did not deserve to be in the final 4. Lisa plays victim with each judging. She needs to be an adult, take the judge’s criticism, professionally back her food, and learn. I’m sure she’s a good chef, but she really hasn’t been so good (per the episodes) that she deserves to be in the top 3.

Diana June 5th, 2008

Again, I have to say I think there is a lot of homophobia in these rants. Lisa had a “different” style but that did /does not make her a jerk or worse as some have said. Pay attention, she is also a good chef.

By: missi richmond

missi richmond — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:02:33 +0000

Antonia was a phenomenal cook and she was so nice to everyone on the show. She deserved to stay after winning so many challenges I hope she is doing well!

By: stopgot

stopgot — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:24:19 +0000

It came down to Antonia not rocking something basic: a food staple. Regardless of how well she performed in other challenges, she did not cook the legumes long enough. If you were served crunchy beans in a restaurant, wouldn’t you return the dish to the kitchen or ask for something else?

It’s a shame; Nikki commented that Antonia seemed off her game. Also, Bourdain blogged that the producers have extremely little to do with the outcome.

It is not inconceivable that Lisa, despite her seeming negativity, was the better chef this episode.