The winner has been declared for this season of Top Chef (no spoilers here). Meanwhile, some viewers feel a bit cheated because the show’s chance to infuse itself with our city’s kind of diverse food culture fell curiously flat—nothing, for example, screams NY more than a visit from French celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli and a Big Easy finale. The most relevant, relatable show theme for most New Yorkers this season might have been all those frantic visits to Whole Foods for the elimination challenges. more ›