On the Bravo Blogs

The Bravo bloggers are on top of things this week, with their Bach/Bach posts up already. And here's what they have to say:

• Jamie Lauren would a) like everybody to just keep their shirts on, b) loves craps, and c) is ready for the ladies to pull it together


• Brian Malarkey wants you to "release the flavor"


• Richard Blais provides a rundown on all the special equipment now floating about the GE Monogram kitchen, reminding us that "in his day" contestants had to bring their own fancy stuff


• Tom Colicchio addresses Ashley's comments on the challenge and on the ultimate downfall of the women's team


• Gail Simmons writes about cooking for clients vs. judges, and the impressive skill level of this season's contestants

On the Bravo Blogs

Now that Top Chef Las Vegas has started for real, the Bravo blogging has, too, with behind-the-judging commentary and revelations about who-knows-whom in the world of Top Chef contestants:

• Tom Colicchio writes about Preeti's clam debacle, Jen's "underwhelming" chile relleno, and Kevin's smarts...plus Wolfgang Puck and his apparently awesome sense of humor


• Jamie Lauren opines on the tats, the brothers (she knows them), Mike Isabella and his misogyny, and, of course, the food


• Richard Blais reminisces about what it's like to be a brand new Top Chef contestant and on his Atlanta contestant connections (Eli Kirstein was the best man at his wedding - that's serious)


• Gail Simmons discusses vices (hers are blackjack and a G&T) and the impressive overall skills of this season's competitors