'Top Chef: All-Stars': Hidden Truffle of the Week

Thanks to commenter LAG Award Winner for suggesting that in lieu of Hidden Gems, which I compile weekly during Dancing With the Stars, I should be on the lookout for Hidden Nuggets during Top Chef. (Season 8, or All-Stars, premiered last night — here’s my recap.) Great idea, but nuggets don’t seem quite classy enough, and you can easily find them anywhere. I spot a few under my desk right this second. Instead: Hidden Truffle of the Week: What I thought was Anthony Bourdain’s white wine totally sloshing out of his glass during round 2 of the tasting.

But look! A closer, frame-by-frame inspection now reveals the true nature of this delectable truffle: It was actually Tom Colicchio’s wine! You can see his hand and he made a little yikes face a moment later. I’m devastated at my mistake but ultimately proud of my persistence. I’m like a pig in dirt, now more than ever.

By the way, cheers to Anthony Bourdain as a PERMANENT JUDGE this season. F— yes.

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