Dear Rick,

I have faithfully watched Top Chef Masters. Congrats on winning! I enjoyed the series and appreciated the respect teh chefs had for one another.

Do you have any TV shows airing in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area? Please advise.

Sincerely,
Brenda Holsinger
Watauga, TX

I want to congratulate Chef Bayless on his win on Top Chef Masters. I fantasize that someday I will be able to visit Chicago and tour your restaurants. I currently own a Bed and Breakfast, so it is hard to be able to take time away. Still, I dream.

Best wishes and thank you.

Ed Kirkpatrick

I am so glad you won Top Chef Masters. It is refreshing to see someone who truly seems to be a "nice guy" win. Your talent and demenor are top knotch. After enjoying Frontera twice,I look forward to another visit-hopefully to Topolobampo next time.

Rick - Congratulations on winning the Top Chef Masters Competition!!!! We watched the entire season and were thrilled when you won. Better yet, we already have our reservations for Frontera Grill (9/10) and can't wait. Well done!

k

Great Job for Mexican food, Chicago and ours farm in the great Midwest on Top Chef.

K

U made us proud,Excellent cooking skills & people skills. CLASSY the entire competition so no surprise that U took home the gold! I hope 2 eat at your restaurant. Watching your show, I always say..ohhh to be one of Rick's friends...how lucky they are! Congrats on being TOP CHEF MASTER!! OKIE PROUD!

Congratulations on your Top Chef Masters win! You definitely had my vote. Your wonderful cooking techniques coupled with such a warm personality & giving nature are very unique. I admire your calm,secure demeanor.It was such a pleasure to watch & listen to you each week. Barbara McAllister

Rick, Congratulations!!!!

You are "The TOP CHEFF MASTER"

Your cuisine is fantastic, your attention to details is second to none, and your personality is unique.

We love you and your food

Carlos & Ellen Pecciotto

I know this isn't the appropriate place to post but I just wan to say congratulations Rick on the Top Chef Masters win!!
As a Mexican-American I am grateful and honored you got to represent Mexican Cusine on the show.
Muchas Felicidades!

Felicidades!I'm proud about how you represent our Mexican Food.The taste is so unique and I'm so proud to be Mexican.I will say you make me cry when you say VIVA MEXICO!,thanks for love the Mexican food is a honor.The Mexican food is the best that you ever try?Thanks again.Silvia Garcia.

I am a retired chef getting ready to cater a retreat this weekend for my wife. I saw the PBS episode where you did Chocoflan and have been waiting for the opportunity to make it. My question – If you make it a couple days in advance, how well does it hold up?

Hi, Rick:

Last Spring I saw your note posted here about the remake of the guacamole scoop that was soon going to be available on-line. Is it now available? what is the name of the on-line store to order?

thanks.

Hi!

I would love to have the recipe for the "scarlet wave" hibiscus tea and limonada drink that you serve at Frontera. What a great non-alcoholic beverage for summer!

Best,
Jill Barone

My wife and I love your show and try to use your recipes in our cooking. Unfortunately, we note that Channel 11 does not seem to carry your program anymore. Do you have plans to come back on 11 or other metropolitan stations during or near prime time in the near future?

Rick, as a long time fan and Chicago resident, I have to say that I always enjoyed seeing your Chicago Bulls mortar and pestle on your TV show and was pleased to see it in this past episode of Top Chef Masters. Thank you for not only honoring Mexico, but honoring Chicago.