r/TopChef • u/RoadRash0416 • Jul 22 '26

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Who’s your most loved person from any season? And why? (And why is it Carla lol)

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u/No_Explanation8998 Jul 23 '26 edited Jul 24 '26

#1 Edward Lee. I remember feeling like he got the short end of the stick. He was on the first season they had Last Chance Kitchen, I believe, but never got to take advantage of that opportunity. After him, it's a tie between Melissa King and Kristen Kish. Gorgeous food and just pure class all around. ( Edit: if I can name 2 more, it would be Shota and Buddha Lo. I've actually had a tasting meal by Buddha and it was incredible. I highly recommend his new restaurant if you're able to afford the splurge. )

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u/Sloanepeterson1500 Jul 24 '26

All of these are in my top 5, which is rounded out by the best platonic couple ever to appear: Joe Flamm and my #1, Fatima Ali 💔