Fresh Food on TV: Weekday Edition
With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable—and the inevitable episode repeats—it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. Let us sort it out for you so you don't miss anything worth watching. Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
Recommended show: It's the start of the 4th season of Top Chef this Wednesday! The 16 rising chefs have to put their own twist on a Chicago staple and then serve it to host Padma Lakshmi and guest judge Rocco DiSpirito. The first elimination challenge is a head to head competition. 10 p.m. ET, Bravo
Monday (March 10)
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: "Into the Fire NY." Tony accepts the challenge to return to Les Halles to work this old Tuesday double shift. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Tuesday (March 11)
Last Restaurant Standing: Episode 6. The couples have to host gourmet evenings featuring local produce and provide entertainment celebrating local history. 9 p.m. ET, BBC America
Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern: "Iceland." Andrew is in the land of glaciers, hot springs, geysers, and volcanoes to find out of this world food. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Charlie Rose: Charlie Rose interviews Thomas Keller, chef and owner of French Laundry. 11:30 p.m. ET, PBS
Wednesday (March 12)
Top Chef: "Chicago: Anything You Can Cook I Can Cook Better." It's the start of season 4! The 16 rising chefs have to put their own twist on a Chicago staple and then serve it to host Padma Lakshmi and guest judge Rocco DiSpirito. The first elimination challenge is a head to head competition. 10 p.m. ET, Bravo
Thursday (March 13)
Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares: "The Fenwick Arms Revisited." In the season finale, Gordon revisits Fenwick Arms to find morale at an all-time low and Brian, the owner, ready to throw in the towel. 8 p.m. ET, BBC America
Ace of Cakes: "Celebration Week." The crew makes a tuning fork cake for the doctor who helped restore a man's hearing, a coffee and cocktail themed 21st Birthday Cake, and a Bicentennial Clock Tower Cake celebrating the 200th anniversary of Mount Saint Mary's University. 10:30 p.m. ET, Food Network
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2 Comments:
WOW!
Padma Lakshmi or Tony Bourdain?
Feast for the Eyes or Food for the Brain?
srhcb at 6:26PM on 03/10/08
Now how can you not mention that the new season of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives starts tonight? (9 PM CT, Food Network)
feelgood at 8:36PM on 03/10/08