Andrew - Season 4

Jewelsy · 01-24-2008, 03:31 PM

Andrew

AGE: 30

HOMETOWN: Fort Lauderdale, FL - currently resides in New York City

PROFESSION: Sous Chef in NYC

CULINARY EDUCATION: A.S. Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales, North Miami

FAVORITE SIMPLE SPRING RECIPE: Diced strawberries, mango, tomato, cucumber, and jicama. Thai dressing (sugar, lime juice, fish sauce and siracha). Thai basil and mint chiffonade.

BIO: For the past two years, Andrew has studied everything from the French cuisine of Raymond Blanc to the molecular gastronomy of Ferran Adria. With food influences that range from African, Spanish, French and Thai to Vietnamese, Japanese, Latino and Indian, Andrew prides himself on being diverse in the kitchen. When Andrew isn't working, you can find him researching cuisines at a bookstore or shopping for spices that are uncommon and of multicultural influences to adapt to his cuisine. He believes in translating the flavors and techniques from different cultures into innovative interpretations that do not stray far from their origins. His goal is to leave a legacy like the chefs before his time, which shaped him and his fellow chefs minds and refined their techniques. He says he doesn't make food for mere sustenance, but to create an experience that impacts the soul.

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ScoutMom · 01-24-2008, 03:51 PM

Oh, no - not another molecular gastronomy person! It's Marcel all over again.

gizmo1 · 01-24-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ScoutMom

Oh, no - not another molecular gastronomy person! It's Marcel all over again.

Who knows? Marcel made it all the way to the finale and might have been the Top Chef if he had sous chefs who supported him. I see Andrew graduated from Johnson and Wales, Sam Talbot's alma mater. It's too early to make any predictions or to pick favorites, but this year's field looks particularly strong. The Judges may have a difficult time picking a winner and loser by mid-season.

LG. · 01-29-2008, 01:09 PM

more molecular gastronomy - now we may find out whether Marcel's attitude was part of that cirriculum or just an added bonus of being Marcel. I kid, I liked Marcel, but he was a brat. Andrew is thirty and is weilding a meat tenderizer, so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt for now, until we see if he expounds on the superiority of his foams to everyone else's tripe.

pontiaka · 02-25-2008, 02:32 PM

lol he's pretty hot.. and i've eaten where he cooks.. food is amazing

lobeck · 03-14-2008, 11:27 AM

Definitely my least favorite chef/contestant this season. Could he be any more arrogant and full of himself? (And can he say even one complete sentence without cussing?

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MFWalkoff · 03-14-2008, 03:51 PM

I hope his cooking stands up to his hype and his ego. So far, I'm not sure.

kayskate · 03-14-2008, 04:36 PM

I found him really annoying. Cussing doesn't really bother me, but he seemed over the top w it. Doesn't he know he's being interviewed? The producers seemed to be showing him a lot. Wonder why. I thought maybe he would pack his knives on the first ep.

Kay

lobeck · 03-14-2008, 06:22 PM

Cursing doesn't bother me, either. But, he seemed to be doing it for no reason other than dramatic effect.....

Soulmate · 03-14-2008, 10:28 PM

I am offended by the swearing. I can understand if it's just a slip up. Hey it happens. Is his vocabulary really that limited that he must use profanities for every other word? It's really not necessary. I hope he's the next one to go!

01-24-2008, 03:31 PM	#1
Jewelsy From the corner of my eye Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, California Posts: 11,524	Andrew - Season 4 Andrew AGE: 30 HOMETOWN: Fort Lauderdale, FL - currently resides in New York City PROFESSION: Sous Chef in NYC CULINARY EDUCATION: A.S. Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales, North Miami FAVORITE SIMPLE SPRING RECIPE: Diced strawberries, mango, tomato, cucumber, and jicama. Thai dressing (sugar, lime juice, fish sauce and siracha). Thai basil and mint chiffonade. BIO: For the past two years, Andrew has studied everything from the French cuisine of Raymond Blanc to the molecular gastronomy of Ferran Adria. With food influences that range from African, Spanish, French and Thai to Vietnamese, Japanese, Latino and Indian, Andrew prides himself on being diverse in the kitchen. When Andrew isn't working, you can find him researching cuisines at a bookstore or shopping for spices that are uncommon and of multicultural influences to adapt to his cuisine. He believes in translating the flavors and techniques from different cultures into innovative interpretations that do not stray far from their origins. His goal is to leave a legacy like the chefs before his time, which shaped him and his fellow chefs minds and refined their techniques. He says he doesn't make food for mere sustenance, but to create an experience that impacts the soul. Top Chef Chicago - Bios - Official Bravo TV Site

01-24-2008, 03:51 PM	#2
ScoutMom FORT Fogey Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,828	Re: Andrew - Season 4 Oh, no - not another molecular gastronomy person! It's Marcel all over again.

01-29-2008, 01:09 PM	#4
LG. perfectly pugnacious Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Whack-a-Mole Posts: 13,457	Re: Andrew - Season 4 more molecular gastronomy - now we may find out whether Marcel's attitude was part of that cirriculum or just an added bonus of being Marcel. I kid, I liked Marcel, but he was a brat. Andrew is thirty and is weilding a meat tenderizer, so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt for now, until we see if he expounds on the superiority of his foams to everyone else's tripe. __________________ Signature line? We don't need no stinkin' signature line.

02-25-2008, 02:32 PM	#5
pontiaka FORT Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 30	Re: Andrew - Season 4 lol he's pretty hot.. and i've eaten where he cooks.. food is amazing

03-14-2008, 11:27 AM	#6
lobeck Oh no you di'int! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Right here, right now Age: 44 Posts: 14,146	Re: Andrew - Season 4 Definitely my least favorite chef/contestant this season. Could he be any more arrogant and full of himself? (And can he say even one complete sentence without cussing? )

03-14-2008, 03:51 PM	#7
MFWalkoff Magical Elf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 4,751	Re: Andrew - Season 4 I hope his cooking stands up to his hype and his ego. So far, I'm not sure. __________________ "I don't know what I'm going to do after this...if I can't have Tim Gunn just pop into my life every once in a while."

03-14-2008, 04:36 PM	#8
kayskate FORT Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 36	Re: Andrew - Season 4 I found him really annoying. Cussing doesn't really bother me, but he seemed over the top w it. Doesn't he know he's being interviewed? The producers seemed to be showing him a lot. Wonder why. I thought maybe he would pack his knives on the first ep. Kay

03-14-2008, 06:22 PM	#9
lobeck Oh no you di'int! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Right here, right now Age: 44 Posts: 14,146	Re: Andrew - Season 4 Cursing doesn't bother me, either. But, he seemed to be doing it for no reason other than dramatic effect.....

03-14-2008, 10:28 PM	#10
Soulmate FORT Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	Re: Andrew - Season 4 I am offended by the swearing. I can understand if it's just a slip up. Hey it happens. Is his vocabulary really that limited that he must use profanities for every other word? It's really not necessary. I hope he's the next one to go!