So, I'm making plans for tonight with one of my friends and I suggest going to see Twilight. I was kidding of course. Well sort of. Not really. Anyway, she brought up the lead Robert Pattinson and how he kind of looks like Marcel Vigneron from Top Chef Season 2. And you know what? I see it. (How is Pattinson at making a foam, though -- that's the real question.)

Anyway, for your comparing pleasure, check it out and tell me what you think. Do you see it?

- Monica A. Reyhani

In case you were wondering, the fierce Atlanta fivesome are internet savvy. So it was only a matter of time before they discovered Real Housewife of NYC Bethenny Frankel’s rather candid Atlanta Housewives blog. “Well, the ladies weren't as outlandish or amusing this week," says Bethenny in a recent entry, adding, "or maybe I'm just getting used to their antics."

So what do the Atlanta wives think of Bethenny? Let's go to the clip:

We contacted Bethenny in the hopes of a Housewife throwdown, but the NYC bachelorette opted to take the high road. Read her response after the jump!

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As far as my response to the...]]> http://www.bravotv.com/blog/thedish/2008/11/bring_it_on_atlanta_vs_nyc.php http://www.bravotv.com/blog/thedish/2008/11/bring_it_on_atlanta_vs_nyc.php Bravo for Pop Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:43:30 -0500

Andy Cohen recently got cozy with the five Atlanta Housewives for a reunion special that is officially going to be “the BOOM.” (NeNe Leakes catchphrase that I've used 14 times today.) The juicy reunion special isn’t airing until Tuesday at 9/8c, but if you absolutely cannot wait, Bravotv.com has some exclusive footage that you won’t be seeing on air. So…without further ado, we present to you…

THE BLOG AWARDS.

The Blog Awards recognizes each housewife for her individuality and humility – sort of. It’s exactly like the Oscars, just with cheaper awards and more booze. Andy presents awards based on what you, the message board junkies, have said about them the wives this season...which...]]> http://www.bravotv.com/blog/thedish/2008/11/atlanta_wives_get_high_honors.php http://www.bravotv.com/blog/thedish/2008/11/atlanta_wives_get_high_honors.php Bravo for Pop Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:38:03 -0500

People magazine has declared Tyson Beckford the sexiest bearded man ALIVE. This automatically makes Bravo the sexiest network for facial hair on television. It's a mathematical FACT!

If a = b, and b = c, then a = c.
If Bravo = Tyson and Tyson = Sexy, then Bravo = Sexy.

The transitive property of equality! HOT.

Annnd let's go to Tyson:
“When I first got into this business at 22, I had a complete baby face. Now I can grow a beard that itches me at 5 a.m. New York time no matter where I am in the world. I sometimes attract more risqué women who...]]> http://www.bravotv.com/blog/thedish/2008/11/the_hotness.php http://www.bravotv.com/blog/thedish/2008/11/the_hotness.php Bravo for Beauty Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:40:26 -0500

Green Week is officially a go, and Bravo’s celebrating all-things eco with a full page on the interweb dedicated to making YOU more environmentally friendly. Real Housewives of NYC’s Bethenny Frankel shares tips on choosing natural foods, Top Design’s Todd Oldham and the hilarious Amy Sedaris "Go Green" in a must-see Watch What Happens, and the Real Housewives of OC share small ways they Green their routines!
Don’t leave without testing your own eco-consciousness with our Green I.Q. quiz. By the time Green Week is over, you'll be a regular Captain Planet! (The earth's greatest champion? The world's greatest hero? Gonna take pollution down to...]]> http://www.bravotv.com/blog/thedish/2008/11/greenlighting_green_week.php http://www.bravotv.com/blog/thedish/2008/11/greenlighting_green_week.php Bravo for Pop Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:16:58 -0500

The Top Chef Cookbook is a must-have for any fan of the show. Even I have the cookbook and I have absolutely no cooking ability whatsoever. In fact, I’ve never made a single one of the 100’s of recipes in the Top Chef Cookbook. Basically, I prop my up my Top Chef Cookbook by the stove, and hope that one day I’ll learn how to follow instructions and cook a real dish. With sides and everything.

Now, for those of you who CAN cook, Calphalon cookware has a deal that you absolutely must check out. If you buy more than $400 dollars worth of Calphalon cookware, you get a Top Chef Meal Creation Set...]]> http://www.bravotv.com/blog/thedish/2008/11/dish_on_dishes_image.php http://www.bravotv.com/blog/thedish/2008/11/dish_on_dishes_image.php Bravo for Foodies Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:02:48 -0500

OMFG, you guys. OK -- I know I just stole that from Gossip Girl, but seriously that was my reaction to seeing clips from The Real Housewives of Atlanta for the first time. I know you've been hearing about all the drama for the past week, but see for yourself:

You can watch ALL the drama during next week's reunion on Tuesday 9/8c before the season premiere of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Also, be sure to check out the Atlanta finale tomorrow night at 10/9c.

- Monica A. Reyhani

I really can't get over how much CNN anchor and silver fox Anderson Cooper has been showing his love for The Real Housewives of Atlanta and specifically Miss NeNe Leakes recently. You would think we were paying him! (We're not of course.) Anyway, on last night's The Tonight Show, Coop spread the love to host Jay Leno. Watch what happened:

- Monica A. Reyhani

I’ve finally done it. I’ve created my ULTIMATE Bravo reality show.

The key players:
Vicki Gunvalson, Jeff Lewis, Zoila Chavez, Rachel Zoe, Tim Gunn, NeNe Leakes, Jill Zarin, Padma Lakshmi, and Tom Colicchio. I haven't really worked out all the details. But basically, they all switch lives. Suddenly Jill Zarin is a maid. Tom Colicchio is an OC housewife. Rachel Zoe is flipping houses. Jeff Lewis is an Atlanta housewife. Tim Gunn is the host of a cooking show with chef Vicki Gunvalson.

Trust me, it all makes sense in my head.

Yeah, these Bravo stars will probably never have a show together. But thanks to Entertainment Weekly, we have the next best...]]> http://www.bravotv.com/blog/thedish/2008/11/bravo_stars_shine.php http://www.bravotv.com/blog/thedish/2008/11/bravo_stars_shine.php Bravo for Pop Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:28:30 -0500

Are you on Top Chef Team Rainbow?
Well, how will anyone know who you're rooting for if you’re not sporting a Team Rainbow t-shirt?
Show your pride. Show some Top Chef love. Wear the t-shirt. (Get spaghetti sauce on it. It’s black.)

-Gretchen Hansen