About this episode
Tom H and Sara discuss the penultimate episode of Top Chef Carolinas, including scoring strategies and the impact of AI on the restaurant industry.
After Sara introduces Tom to the concept of a coupe, the two step up to the plate and take a swing at the penultimate episode of Top Chef Carolinas. Tom H and Sara enjoy the Tom C 20 Questions game and think it should remain a Top Chef staple, but Tom H has some questions for Sara. Starting with: How in the world did you draft so well? Tom and Sara agree that they should tinker with the scoring system and maybe Sara should spot Tom the first five picks next season. Sara takes issue with a double standard in store-bought goods and Tom shares the scoring standings for this season. How is AI affecting the restaurant biz? Are the three best chefs going to the finale? Once Tom and Sara settle that debate, a PYK secret is revealed… Subscribe to the PYK Substack! https://www.packyourknives.com/ Rate PYK 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify, or watch PYK on YouTube! Follow PYK on Twitter: @packknives & Instagram: @packyourknives COUNT THE DINGS MERCH…
People in this episode
Hosts: Tom H, Sara
Topics covered
- Top Chef
- cooking competition
- restaurant industry
- scoring system
- drafting strategy
Keywords
- Top Chef
- cooking
- AI
- restaurant
- scoring
- drafting
- competition
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