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The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y., Friday, March 25, 2011 10 A/ Olsego Manor B/Warm Solutions 2 x 2.5 unique dining experience to wow judges Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, Anthony Bour- dain and host Padma Lakshmi. The winner will not only get bragging rights, but will also take home $200,000 in prize money (double the usual amount) along with a high- profile appearance at the Food & Wine Classic. To ensure a seamless transi- ‘Top’ honors: Bravo to crown winning chef in season finale Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi and Gail Simmons from “Top Chef” By Michelle Rose TV Media I t’s curtain call for the latest season of “Top Chef,” but certainly not for the fran- chise itself. The eighth season finale is set to air Wednesday, but any fans fearful of suffering “Top Chef” withdrawal can relax: the third season of “Top Chef Masters” is right behind, pre- miering a week later on April 6. Recently, producers have been busy trying to come up with new twists to keep the franchise fresh, including themed spinoffs such as “Top Chef: Just Desserts.” This latest season of “Top Chef,” dubbed “All-Stars,” brought back 18 chefs (some you cheered and some you jeered) from previ- ous seasons to give them a second shot at the title. After all the challenges and the tough eliminations, that group is now down to just two chefs. They head to the Baha- mas for the finale, where they’ll each need to bring to life a tion, Bravo has scheduled the season premiere of “Top Chef Masters” for the following Wednesday. For those not fa- miliar with it, the spinoff is more of a pro-tour version of “Top Chef.” Given that the contestants are already estab- lished, world-renowned chefs, it’s more of a battle of culinary styles and techniques as op- posed to a showcase for indi- viduals out to make a name for themselves. But make no mis- take, tempers and egos can still flare in the kitchen as they compete to win $100,000 for the charity of their choice. Viewers may be a bit sur- prised by some of the changes lined up for the show’s third season. Gone is the star-based judging system -- the competi- tion will now run along the same guidelines and format as the original series. The new season also brings a new host: Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone (“Take Home Chef,” “America’s Next Great Restau- rant”) takes over hosting du- ties from former host Kelly Choi. There’s a new judge, too: food critic and author Ruth Re- ichl joins James Oseland at the judging table. And of course, a slew of celebrity judges will be featured throughout the sea- son, including “Mad Men’s” Christina Hendricks, rock group Maroon 5 and recording artist Kelis. So what’s next for the fran- chise? “Top Chef Junior,” a teenage version, is reportedly in the works. The series has also gone north of the border with a “Top Chef Canada” pre- miering there in a few weeks. But for those who just can’t get enough of the original show, rest assured that casting calls have already gone out for “Top Chef’s” ninth season, which will premiere later this year. Touch of class 3 x 2 Cooking this week SATURDAY 12:00 p.m. (48) Secrets of a Restaurant Chef Cornish game hens with pomegranate molasses make an elegant single-serve bird. (12) Lidia’s Italy 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. (12) America’s Test Kitchen From Cook’s Illustrated 1:30 p.m. (12) Avec Eric Eric cooks with chefs Anthony Bourdain, Dean Fearing and Jose Andres. (48) Giada at Home Making some one-of-a-kind baked goodies for a school bake sale. SUNDAY 8:00 p.m. (48) Challenge Cake artists have eight hours to design and make cakes inspired from the movie ‘Hop’. 9:00 p.m. (48) Chopped Chopped judges find themselves competing in a semifinal challenge for a spot in the final. 10:00 p.m. (48) Iron Chef America Food 2 personality Spike Mendelsohn takes on Iron Chef Michael Symon. MONDAY 2:00 p.m. (2) The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues. 9:00 p.m. (48) Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives A 1920’s candy and ice cream place that’s added mozzarella sticks and rigatoni. (58) Cake Boss Buddy runs the family business as the Master Baker of Carlo’s Bake Shop in Hoboken, NJ. 10:00 p.m. (48) Meat and Potatoes Visit Texas for a juicy pulled pork sandwich, with a surprising hint of North Carolina. TUESDAY 2:00 p.m. (2) The Rachael Ray Show 4:00 p.m. (74) Barbecue Paradise Go beyond the backyard and discover the countries most exciting open-flame eateries. 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THURSDAY 2:00 p.m. (2) The Rachael Ray Show 4:00 p.m. (74) Ice Cream Paradise Visit the oldest ice cream shop in America and the home of the very first ice cream cone. 5:30 p.m. (58) Kitchen Boss Polenta Florentine with Poached Eggs, Sausage Breakfast Strata and more. 11:00 p.m. (74) Food Paradise The best diners in the country to get a helping of American history. FRIDAY 12:00 p.m. (74) Food Paradise 2:00 p.m. (2) The Rachael Ray Show 5:30 p.m. (48) 5 Ingredient Fix Claire shows how a little planning can stretch a meal two ways. 10:00 p.m. (39) America’s Next Great Restaurant Twenty-one hopefuls battle it out for the ultimate prize of owning their own restaurant. Oneonta Daily Star, NY: Food Mar 26, 2011 to Apr 1, 2011 getaway sale Caribbean April 3-16 Save up to $ on already-reduced vacations to the Caribbean 100* GUARANTEED LOWEST VACATION PRICES*** 100 on 6-night+ all-inclusive packages Save 20%** Bonus Offers: Save up to an additional $ on all brand-name luggage & travel bags