“TOP CHEF” IS THE TOPS

I spent more time than I’m willing to cop to watching and re-watching the first two episodes of Bravo’s Top Chef. It’s my favorite show. I want you to like it, too. So please tune in every Wednesday at 9 p.m., and watch. Local angle: Tre Wilcox of Abacus and Shinsei’s Casey Thompson are among the competitors. (Don’t fret if you’re busy on Wednesdays; Bravo re-airs the shows approximately 34 more times each weekend.) Last Wednesday, I got into the spirit by eating at Shinsei beforehand. Turns out they host a viewing party (and pro-Casey pep rally) every Wednesday complete with discounted sangria. Not to be outdone, the good people at Abacus and Jasper’s (all locations) host similar parties for their man Tre. Watch it at home or any of the above, and then write me to discuss Episode 3. The promo promised hot tubs, people!