Thread: Top Chef : Mano a Mano 5000pts+

Synopsis: In San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, the final two chefs compete for the prestigious title of ``Top Chef;'' the contestants ride in a hot air balloon, then they strive to create the most outstanding four-course menu of their lives.

Sponsors: Food & Wine, Reynolds, Mega, Healthy Choice, Chrysler (Van)

What did Gregory do when congratulating Mei and expressing pride in her?
Gave her a high-five

What did Gregory do as soon as he entered his kitchen for the Elimination Challenge?
Taped up a set of lists

What did Gregory and Mei do before they met with Padma Lakshmi and Tom Colicchio in a field in Mexico?
Rode in a hot air balloon

What did Gregory do while preparing his fourth course as he panicked about the failure of his third course?
Ladled mole over short ribs

What did Gregory say that he failed to do when he made his carrot sauce, as he started to get his third course together?
Add vinegar and sugar

What happened as the judges attempted to talk amongst themselves at a table?
Bells rang from a church

What did Mei do after Padma Lakshmi told her that she had won the competition?
Covered her mouth with her hand
Healthy Choice

What did Mei recall that she did during her first challenge, before noting that she did not want to be repetitive during the final meal?
Made a traditional congee

What did Melissa do when assisting Mei with her third course during the Elimination Challenge?
Slid duck back into an oven

What did Tom Colicchio do when evaluating Gregory's third course from the Elimination Challenge?
Compared it to a dessert

In a sponsored segment during this show, what dish did former "Top Chef" contestant, Stephanie Cmar, describe while it was prepared in a restaurant in Boston, before and after a credit card was noted?
Hand-rolled pasta and rabbit braised "to perfection" with olives and rosemary
Chase

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In a commercial during this show, what did representatives of a car insurance company do as a woman looked at a bill from her current company, before a logo was presented on a yellow background?
Zip-lined toward her and handed her “savings specs”, which she used to make her husband better looking
Mercury
Offers more discounts than competitors

In a commercial during this show, what did a woman do as she caught the attention of a man while dramatic music played, before a fragrance for men was noted?
Stared at him in the window of a skyscraper in a sleek, black dress
Calvin Klein Reveal
NOT--Is both fun and flirty
Is elegant yet sophisticated
Creates a romantic mood

In a commercial during this show, what did a woman with "fond memories" discuss with a friend who was surprised by her choice in laundry detergent?
How not needing to pre-treat relaxed her, before she told her friend to not touch her things and showed off organized containers
Tide
Does multiple tasks at once, including fighting stains

In a commercial during this show, what was discussed about a skin care product a woman used in an all-white environment as a line moved across her face to reveal results?
How it renewed cells improving the appearance of skin tone in just two weeks, before she walked away wearing a necklace
Olay Regenerist
Provides pearlescent, luminous skin

In a commercial during this show, what was discussed about a device as people used it in several scenes, such as a man in a sports bar?
How it offered the best screen ever that was great for multi-tasking with a stylus and an improved camera, as teenagers posed for a picture
NOT--That it helped connect friends together in fun and unique ways, as friends met at a famous landmark in a foreign city by using its satellite navigation
That its security features could be counted on for peace of mind, while a proposal was shared via email after its scanner accepted a fingerprint
How it could be an important buy for a healthier life, while calorie counts for daily foods were calculated on it and exercises were recommended

In a commercial during this show, what did a man discuss about an automotive brand, as he drove a silver SUV along a remote desert road during the day?
How he drove it long before he was paid to, not because it was cool, but because he liked it
Lincoln MKC
Provides a relaxed and inspired ride

Thanks

In a commercial during this show, what did a man do during a montage of scenes, including a woman on a surfboard, before the benefits of a credit card were noted?
*Narrated a letter addressed to the people you could meet while traveling the world, including safari guides, cab drivers, and footballers
*Chase
*Get two times the points on travel and dining and incur no foreign transaction fees

In a commercial during this show, what did a mother say she used a dressing product on, before two kids ran to a table after they were taken out of the oven?
*Pork chops, which were what they traditionally ate on Tuesday nights, though it was anything but "traditional"
*Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
*Spruces up ordinary foods

In a commercial during this show, what emerged from a bottle of coffee creamer after it was poured into a cup of coffee on a kitchen counter?
*Spaceship with squirrels in spacesuits tethered to it, as it released a load of hazelnuts
*International Delight
*Has a sweet flavor without the fat or sugar

In a commercial during this show, what was discussed about a snack bar as it was shown up-close, before a woman reacted and dramatic music played?
*That it was topped with fruit and a streusel crumble, before she threw a carrot stick over her shoulder
*Fiber One
*Is decadent and indulgent

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