Ron Silver was living proof that liberalism is a curable disease. His defense of the Iraq war was quite passionate and very convincing. It was clear that he wasn't faking it. Rest in peace, Mr. Silver.

Partially agree, partially disagree. Toby was a far superior judge to Gail. Toby was honest about when the dish was good and honest when the dish was bad, plus he injected a bit of dry British humour into the mix. Gail is a real cutie, but her opinions are a bland as a sack of flour. What was the last thing Tom Colickio agreed with? His own birth? He's a constant wet blanket on the show, playing the mighter-than-god critic that doesn't like anything or anyone. And how did Padma wind up on the show? Were the first 26 models they called busy? I agree with your opinion about not using the setting. NYC is so food rich, but they completely misused it. And the contestants were definitely a level below previous seasons. I don't think any of the final 3 could have made the final 3 of any other season.

I hope the next season is in a good food city like New Orleans, Seattle or San Francisco. But knowing these folks, maybe they'll choose Detroit or something.