James Oseland

WATCH: Batali, Colicchio, Flay, And Ray Are Super Self-Aware Celebrity Chefs

by Tina Nguyen

In a preview for Bloomberg TV's Titans at the Table, airing on June 25th, Mario Batali, Bobby Flay, Tom Colicchio, and Rachael Ray ponder the oddities of their success.

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Nigella's Husband On Choking Incident: Nothing More Than 'A Playful Tiff'

by Tina Nguyen

The alarming photos, along with witness corroboration, compelled Scotland Yard to examine the incident which took place a week ago. Now, Saatchi has given a statement to the Evening-Standard.

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9 Other Colossally Stupid Paula Deenisms

by Mariella Mosthof

You know, besides dropping the "N-word" at employees, and expressing a deep-seated desire to have African American members of her restaurant staff dress up as slaves...

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White Person Enlists Other White Person To Write Book On Yellow People's Street Food

by Tina Nguyen

Okay, the headline should technically read "Anthony Bourdain Signs Graham Holliday To Write Book About Vietnamese Street Food," but you know what? I can't.

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Legal Woes

James Oseland Challenges DOMA To Save His Marriage

by Mariella Mosthof 12:40 pm, December 18th

In 2007, editor-in-chief of Saveur Magazine and Top Chef: Masters judge James Oseland met the man he would marry just over three years later. Unfortunately, in the time that has transpired since their relationship began, Daniel’s visa from Brazil had expired, and, in spite of their marriage, legally recognized in the State of New York in 2010, DOMA prevented James from sponsoring Daniel as his spouse for a green card.
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The Art Of Celebrity

James Oseland Reveals Why He Chose Food Writing Over Being A Chef

by Mariella Mosthof 10:00 am, October 23rd

“I think one of my peccadilloes in life is that I didn’t want to commercialize or commodify this thing that interested me so much. It was something I didn’t want to corrupt or wreck by doing it professionally.”
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WATCH: James Oseland Demos Totally Disappointing Flambée Technique On Today

by Mariella Mosthof 1:27 pm, October 4th

James Oseland appeared on The Today Show this morning to show off some classic dishes from Saveur magazine’s 150th issue, which features 101 classic recipes from the publication’s repertoire. Along with samosas, Szechuan green beans, pasta primavera, sweet potato pie, and baked Alaska, James brought along a Crepes Suzette demo. Sadly, James’ definition of a [...]
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WATCH: Top Chef Masters Bridge Generation Gap To Teach Teen Culinary Students

by Mariella Mosthof 12:20 pm, September 20th

We wish part of last night’s Top Chef: Masters Elimination Challenge included the final three chefs being critiqued by their mentees, because Chris Cosentino’s knack for working with kids is pretty much the most heartwarming thing ever.
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Last Call

Last Call: Mario Batali Is An ‘Irredeemable A**hole’ Akin To Nixon And Satan

by Tina Nguyen 6:33 pm, September 19th

Plus: Seasons of food magazines, a new Ben and Jerry’s flavor, and “MAAAAATT DAAAAAMON.”
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Tonight In Food TV: James Oseland Strips Pool Boys At Drunk Brunch On Top Chef Masters

by Mariella Mosthof 2:29 pm, August 22nd

On tonight’s Top Chef: Masters, the remaining chefs must cook a brunch buffet for Holly Madison and 150 of her closest friends. So, naturally, the daytime cocktails start flowing, the croque madames sizzle on the griddle, and James Oseland starts giddily stripping pool boys. Wait, what?!
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Tonight In Food TV: Top Chef Masters Is Back!

by Julia Emmanuele 2:00 pm, July 25th

We’ve made it through Around the World in 80 Plates, and most of Hell’s Kitchen and MasterChef, and now the food TV moment we have all been waiting for has finally arrived. Break out your chicken-themed drag outfits, and a glass of wine: Top Chef Masters is back!
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WATCH: Top Chef Masters Season 4 Line-Up Announced!

by Mariella Mosthof 2:00 pm, May 24th

As soon as the gimmicky Bravo-bombination that is Around the World in 80 Plates wraps up, the Wednesday night 10pm slot will be filled, yet again, with our beloved Top Chef franchise. Masters Season 4 gears up July 25th in Las Vegas.
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