Category Archives: Top Chef

Media Maven’s State of the Union Address

Dear friends and faithful readers!  It’s been nearly 6 months since I last deigned to sit at my computer at share with you my thoughts and feelings on, well, anything.  The time has come at last to break radio silence. … Continue reading

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Top Chef D.C.: Season 7, Episode 9: “Restaurant Wars”

The self-titled “Beast” Kenny Gilbert got the boot last night from Top Chef.  I say good riddance.  If you’re going to break one of the cardinal rules of Top Chef, you’re going to go home.  Here is a description of … Continue reading

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Maven 2.0 – Emmy Picks 2010

In honor of the MMM reboot, I thought it was time to design a new header.  Thanks to my graphic designer extraordinaire Topher Rhys for the new Maven 2.0 banner.  I think its pretty bitchin’ (yes, I know Inception + … Continue reading

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Top Chef: Season 7, Episode 2 — BEST. TOP CHEF. EVER.

Ladies and gents, we’ve got a live one on our hands.  We’re only 2 episodes in and Top Chef DC is already the best season ever.  For the first time ever, this feels more like a competition and less like … Continue reading

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MMM of the Day – 12/04/08 – Top Chef: Season 5

Is it just me, or is this season of Top Chef really boring?  Compared to the most recent season of the only other reality show I watch, Bravo’s Project Runway, Top Chef feels like a snoozefest.  Here are my 3 tips … Continue reading

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Media Maven’s Official Emmy’s Ballot

Hey kids– After a trip to Israel and a crazy week in Philadelphia, Media Maven is settled for good back in sunny Los Angeles, and I am ready to get back to work here. So let’s pretend that this morning, … Continue reading

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Summer TV Round-Up

So I’ve been completely MIA.  I’m so sorry.  I’ve been getting settled back into my routine, which has taken much longer than I anticipated.  I know I promised this before, but I truly, 100% swear I will begin posting with … Continue reading

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