Delicious!
We did our best to pry "Top Chef" secrets from Padma Lakshmi last night at the Common Threads benefit at the Museum of Contemporary Art, but she remained tight-lipped. "Top Chef" contestant (and first week's winner) Stephanie Izard was there too, helping Rocco DiSpirito prepare his panzanella salad with roast beef. She wasn't talking, either. Nor was the other Chicago-based "TC" contestant Valerie Bolon, who was helping various chefs prepare their dishes for the evening. Tom Colicchio was so busy serving his smoky pork lettuce wraps, we didn't bother to ask. Gail Simmons was there, but we never got the chance to chat. But we did manage one scoop, courtesy of Lakshmi, who told the audience to look for Art Smith's Common Threads organization to make an appearance this season. But, I guess we could have kind of figured that out by the end of the night.
