Thierry Rautureau eliminated on 'Top Chef Masters'

BY KIRO Radio Staff  on August 23, 2012 @ 3:07 pm (Updated: 5:47 am - 8/24/12 )

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The "chef in the hat" walks away after his elimination on "Top Chef Masters." (Image courtesy Bravo)

Seattle's own "chef in the hat" says competing on "Top Chef Masters" is an experience of a lifetime, but Thierry Rautureau's run on the hit Bravo series has come to an end.

His final elimination challenge had him preparing bite-sized brunch items for 150 people at a pool party.

Rautureau made his version of a traditional sandwich Croque Madame.

He's mum on who eventually wins "Top Chef Masters" but says all the remaining chefs are worthy of the title.

Despite his early exit, if there's another opportunity down the road Rautureau's elimination hasn't soured him on another go.

"I had a lot of fun doing this kind of show. I really enjoy it. The chemistry that we built up between all of us is quite intense. It was very cool, I would definitely do it again. Did you hear that, Bravo?"

Find more Seattle Kitchen here and listen to Theirry Rautureau and Tom Douglas Saturdays at 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m.- noon on 97.3 KIRO FM.

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  • Snout wrote...
    Too bad.
    August 23, 2012 4:59 pm
    Chef Thierry is a master in my book. Now can we get the KIRO people to stop pronouncing his name as "Roter-O?"
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  • awbitf wrote...
    Ummm..
    August 23, 2012 5:49 pm
    Spoiler Alert? Right in the headline, really?
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  • soo purletiv wrote...
    I had my first Croque Madame
    August 23, 2012 7:33 pm
    in Scottsdale. Had no idea what it was, but my uncle suggested I order it. So I did! It was basically a toasted (fried in butter) ham and cheese sandwich with 2 sunny side up fried eggs on top. On top of the bread, that is, not inside. Sounds so basic, but it was actually pretty dang good.

    To be sure, it is not a sandwich in the traditional sense that you pick up and eat with your hands, though I wrongly tried to do. My uncle quickly corrected my failed etiquette ;-) and pointed out the knife and fork that was presented with the meal. "oh, that's why they gave me a knife!" I stated.

    It was quite delicious. My wife has since perfected them at home.

    So I have to wonder how did Thierry mess this simple sandwich up? Was it too simple for his guests, or was there something wrong with the flavors and ingredients?

    Since I don't watch the show, I just wonder what his competition served......

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