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Top Chef's Marcel Vigneron Makes Dragon Breath Rice Krispie Treats for Jimmy Fallon (Video)
2011-03-22 / Broward New Times
...Top Chef's own resident molecular gastronomy twerp, Marcel Vigneron dropped in on Jimmy Fallon to plug his new cooking show Marcel's Quantum Kitchen, which premieres on SyFy tonight at 10:00 p.m. The awesomeness comes when Marcel starts to make his own version of rice krispie treats for Jimmy. As Marcel... the liquid nitrogen! After dunking the rice krispie treats in the -320 degree liquid, Marcel hands the treats out. As Jimmy and the band eat the krispie morsels, dragon smoke...) after the jump. What's Cooter Ball? NSFW Interview With Brittany Bleidt, Bartender at Bimini Bay Bar in Fort Lauderdale -
Top Chef Bad Boy Marcel Vigneron Gets His Own Show (VIDEO)
2011-03-22 / Famecrawler
Top Chef’s bad boy Marcel Vigneron is getting his own cooking show! Vigneron is set to star in the new Syfy reality series called . Marcel’s Quantum Kitchen will show Marcel being hired by a new (and demanding) client each week. His task? To create an over-the-top menu for each client’s ... ratings to antique dolls, but she mostly likes sharing stories about her adorable children on her blog, Because I Said So. Emma Brady has been the publisher of Celebrity Moms - where celebrity and parenthood collide - since January 2006. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her husband, ... -
'Marcel's Quantum Kitchen': A 'Top Chef' Gets His Own SyFy Show
2011-03-22 / The Atlantic
... first Real Housewife to get her own show, it's a bit odd that none of the chefs have stood out enough to merit their own shows, until now. Marcel Vigneron, the molecular gastronomy afficionado who was the runner up on Top Chef 's second season has assembled a high-end catering team,...and rickety plans. So there's something annoyingly hagiographic about the rapturous celebrations of Vigneron's food. I'm sure it's a tremendously moving experience to have your courtship resurrected in astonishing food, and if this was a show about said couple's engagement, the gorgeous meal might be an appropriate... -
Marcel's Quantum Kitchen Preview: Syfy Cooking Series Debuts This Week
2011-03-21 / Cinema Blend
...Fran Drescher, Donald Faison, Kristen Johnston, And Wayne Knight Set to premier Tuesday night on Syfy is Marcel’s Quantum Kitchen , a culinary-themed unscripted series that follows Top Chef ’s Marcel Figneron as he attempts to please clients of his catering business with his creative cuisine. Judging by ...the clip we have to show you, delivering on the clients’ demands isn’t always easy. The egg in the potato-nest ... -
Marcel Vigneron on 'Marcel's Quantum Kitchen' and Being on the 'Top Chef' Finale
2011-03-21 / TV Squad
... the event draws closer. Vigneron spoke to me about the show, who his influences have been, and why he can't handicap who's left on Joel Keller: Did you ever have a scientific bent in your younger years that would have led you to explore molecular gastronomy? Marcel Vigneron: I never really excelled...everyone involved. That's kind of what I'm about and what the show's about; I just want to create the most memorable experiences for my guests. Let's talk 'Top Chef' for a minute. We heard from you after your elimination, so we'll talk about the final three coming up. Out of those three -- Who is it... -
Chef Marcel Vigneron on MARCEL'S QUANTUM KITCHEN
2011-03-21 / Daemon's TV
...chef Marcel Vigneron, but that’s exactly where you’ll find his new reality show MARCEL’S QUANTUM KITCHEN . The Top Chef Season 2 runner-up is putting his talent for molecular gastronomy to the test with a new catering company, and each episode of Marcel’s Quantum Kitchen will find him creating and executing an extraordinary event or celebration...Marcel said, “I met him when he was performing at the Viper Room with his band. Three days later, he showed...he’s a great member of the team.” The final team member has talents outside the kitchen. “Robyn [... -
Former 'Top Chef' contestant Marcel Vigneron gets a cooking show on Syfy
2011-03-20 / Seattle Times
...Marcel Vigneron, former "Top Chef" contestant, gets his own Syfy channel cooking show, "Marcel's Quantum Kitchen." "Marcel's Quantum Kitchen" showcases chef Marcel Vigneron as head of an L.A. catering team that specializes in molecular gastronomy. Marcel Vigneron knows what some TV viewers think of him, and he attempts to banish such notions at the start of "Marcel... food." With a look that's one part Robert Pattinson, one part Wolverine, Vigneron is ready-made for TV. He was runner-up in the second season of "Top Chef" and gained a reputation among fans as an arrogant love-to-hate-him character... -
Giveaway time! Enter to win a 'Marcel's Quantum Kitchen' cooking set
2011-03-17 / Chicago Tribune (blog)
Marcel Vigneron packed his knives on “Top Chef” and "Top Chef All-Stars," but he didn’t give up the dream. The controversial chef will be back on TV in “Marcel’s Quantum Kitchen.” To celebrate the show’s launch at 9 p.m. CT March 22, Syfy has provided a... packed cooking kit for me to give to one lucky winner... -
Marcel from 'Top Chef' gets his own show
2011-03-14 / USA Today
...Top Chef , Marcel Vigneron has also seemed a little out of place with his avant-garde cooking style and fondness for kicks off next week. While the Top Chef judges often discouraged Marcel's foams and crazy creations, this show spotlights them and demonstrates how the techniques are done. "In each episode, Marcel... will be hired by a demanding client to produce and pull off extraordinary events and celebrations," the ... -
Is this photo a Top Chef spoiler?
2011-03-04 / US News Portal
...pictured: Jamie, Marcel. Traditionally (or, as much as you can use that word for a reality show reunion episode), the cast has been seated (roughly) in chronological order of finish. The couch on the right has held the winner for the last four seasons. So, does this mean Richard or Carla has prevailed? Is this the Top Chef... Zapruder film? Where are Jamie and Marcel? Are they lost in that grassy knoll of a shag carpet? Where is our Jim Garrison? We'll get answers March 30 when the finale ... -
Top Chef All-Stars Ep. 11: There goes my Final Four
2011-02-24 / Washington Post Blogs
...to win? Not necessarily. I just wanted to remind myself about the core reason I grew to like her in her original season. ...winner, but instead it's Mike who takes home the $5,000 cash prize. John Besh then joins Padma and Paula -- and, ultimately, the judging panel -- to announce the Elimination...blog/recap/whatever. Let's get back to the show. The competitors get $200 to shop at Restaurant Depot, and $500 for a Whole Foods spree. They'll prep in the Top Chef.... The judges critique Tiffany's shrimp, which Marcel cooked, and they hated her sweet sauce, which Marcel also made a batch of. However, she... -
Top Chef Fries It Up for Paula Deen
2011-02-24 / People Magazine
... in the running to become Top Chef , Wednesday's episode took a southern-fried turn. "If you can eat it, you can fry it," Deen told the chefs by way of introducing their ...chefs had to work with the eliminated contestant who brought the protein they wanted. The difficult decision led to some pretty interesting pairings – most notably Fabio Viviani and Richard, and Tiffany Derry and Marcel Vigneron...which she attempted to remake after her Quickfire failure, and Dale struggled with thickening and seasoning his stew. Better, Antonia's blue crab cake offered a balanced bite, while Richard's... -
'Top Chef' lays down the law
2011-02-24 / The Marquee Blog
...Top Chef" taught us all a very important lesson: "There is man law, and there is Chef Law." After some initial foreshadowing from an interview and at-home...winner taking home...eliminated except for one person. He takes his elimination incredibly well, showing joy and gratitude in front of his colleagues and displaying some real emotion directly to the camera. After the first episode of this season...Marcel did?? According to foodiegossip.blogspot.com, he purposely sabotaged Tiffany’s dish… http://foodiegossip.blogspot.com/2011/02/top-chef-all-stars-bromance-renewed.html All about the Chef... -
Top Chef recap: Same song, second verse
2011-02-24 / US News Portal
... camera lingered on Marcel and Angelo as he said this. (It should be noted that Angelo, having been eliminated the day before ... of Richard's head. Richard, however, understands Top Chef about as well as anyone. His choice of sous chefs? Fabio, who he knew didn't mind playing...show's two toughest seasons (four and six), Lisa Fernandes and Robin Leventhal hung around and hung around despite being inferior to the remaining chefs. In a pre-season interview...Richard/Dale/Antonia final four to a Richard/Antonia/Mike/Tiffany one. Gotta believe that everytime a Dale or Angelo was sent home, somebody at ... -
Chef Marcel Vigneron Pushes the Limits of Culinary Imagination in New Series, "Marcel's Quantum Kitchen," Premiering Tuesday, March 22 at 10 P.M. ET/PT on Syfy
2011-02-10 / The Futon Critic
...dissemination of the enclosed information.] CHEF MARCEL VIGNERON PUSHES THE LIMITS OF CULINARY IMAGINATION IN NEW SERIES, "MARCEL'S QUANTUM KITCHEN," PREMIERING TUESDAY...Marcel will be hired by a demanding client to produce and pull off extraordinary dishes and celebrations. Based on the clients' requests, Marcel...Marcel has a lot to prove -- his reputation in the restaurant world is that of a seasoned molecular gastronomy chef extraordinaire, but he is still known to scores of Top Chef fans as a young and talented chef... homes, Syfy is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the ... -
Top Chef All Stars Recap
2011-02-07 / Box Office Prophets
... of Top Chef, an impeccable talent always stuck on a team that can't win. 8) Angelo Sosa - In terms of talent, he's in the top half of the remaining contestants. Why then does he continue to under-perform in team challenges? 9) Mike Isabella - Marcel deserved to go home, but Isabella's behavior was childish and counterproductive. Good news, everyone! Marcel was eliminated... -
'Top Chef's' Marcel update: What's next and who he thinks will win
2011-02-01 / Reality Rewind
... “Top Chef” since they sent home my favorite misunderstood chef, Marcel Vigneron , but I feel a lot better now that he’s basically saying everything about him that I said. He did an interview with E! and covered the two-faced contestants, what’s up with his own reality show and who he thinks will win this season of “Top Chef All-Stars... -
Top Chef's Marcel: Mike Isabella Sabotaged Me
2011-01-21 / TV Guide
...Marcel Vigneron's team "Etch" wasn't very open to following his direction. Ultimately, the Top Chef villain was sent packing, but was he sabotaged? See why the foam fanatic thinks Mike Isabella played a role in his elimination... people trying very hard. Anyone in particular? Marcel: Oh, totally. Mike Isabella was not performing at his best. I cooked my heart out...down. And he talked a lot of sh-- in the interview room and never had the common decency to tell me how...show's villain, but that you're misunderstood. What do you mean? Marcel: The reality is they have a lot of footage to make a great show... -
'Top Chef All Stars' Eliminated Chef: 'I Get Portrayed in a Certain Way'
2011-01-21 / TV Squad
...Marcel Vigneron, master of herb foams and dabbler in molecular gastronomy, rankled his fellow chefs and was perceived as the weakest link on his team. Being sent packing wasn't the worst thing for Marcel, however. He has a new television show, 'Marcel...captain of the ship and the ship goes down, obviously I would get sent home. I think some of my team members knew that and played into that. ...interviews. They say mean things about me in interviews, but never once do they say it to my face. It's kind of a challenge. I wish people were better than that. Yes, totally. I only did it twice this season... -
Top Chef All Star Restaurant Wars
2011-01-21 / Westword
..., Bodega, and the win went to the always-exemplary Richard. Ultimately, I'd say he's the man to beat this season if it weren't for...elimination, Marcel couldn't muster an ounce of self-criticism. It was just that he'd picked the wrong team, he concluded. For the Quickfire that began the evening, Anthony Bourdain introduced Justo Thomas who butchers hundreds of pounds of fish daily for Le Bernardin. I liked the show... bummed to see Marcel go... http://foodiegossip.blogspot.com/2011/01/top-chef-all-stars-dale-vs-marcel.html Hopefully Dale is next... Rachel Kesley, exec chef of WaterCourse Foods,... -
'Top Chef All Stars' Season 8, Episode 7 Recap
2011-01-20 / TV Squad
...season of 'Top Chef All Stars' has been a whale of a tail. What's on for next week - sushi skills in focus? How to shuck oysters and steam clams? The best fish fillet-ers in the Quickfire were Marcel, Mike, Angelo and Dale, and in order to win immunity in the Elimination... blueberry pie, bacon and eggs and Tre's pork. Richard was named individual winner -- collecting $10,000 in the process -- because he contributed to everyone's...performing, he was simply awful. If they had sent Tiffany home for her lame asparagus salad and poor front of house performance, it would have been unfair. Marcel...
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