Top Chef Current Events

Chiarello on the Early Show

After reading PPYKAG last night and feeling inadequate that he cannot make a burger that people will pay $5000 for, Michael Chiarello appeared on the Early Show this morning, cooking up what he dubbed a "Hamburgese Enorme." This is Italian for "really f*ing big hamburger."

Dude, we got it. You have a small penis.
It's ok. Just buy a nice car like everyone else.

No word yet on how Chiarello will deal with his feelings of inferiority over his lack of an awesome lion's-mane-esque haircut.

"My hair is so awesome that no one will care
this picture is being used in two consecutive posts."

We Kind of Forgot They Are Doing This For Charity

All snark aside, the Masters contestants are indeed doing this all for a good cause. If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area and want to support Hubert Keller AND be a good person at the same time, consider attending Make-a-Wish Foundation's Top Chef Masters finale screening party, Wednesday night in San Francisco.

A ticket is only $25, which includes wine and a selection of gourmet bites prepared by California Culinary Academy students. Proceeds benefit Greater Bay Area Make-a-Wish, Keller's charity of choice.

Special thanks to Patricia Wilson at Make-a-Wish for the tip about this event. For more about Greater Bay Area Make-a-Wish, click here.

[photo of Hubert Keller courtesy of Bravotv.com]