[DaddyTorgo]

Caught it (on replay).

Loved it. Loved seeing the seasoned chefs dealing with the challenges, like you said. Also liked seeing that they were human and that they really respect the previous Top Chef competitors.

Was personally upset that Michael Schlow didn't fare better, but really Hubert blew them away in all phases of the game and deserves to go on.

Interesting format - I suppose they do it because they can't pull these chefs out of all their restaurants for a month at any point. But a day here-and-there is okay.

And I love that they're playing for personal charities.