Rocco!

So I watched the Top Chef finale tonight and noticed 3 things: 1) I was really pulling for Hung to win--must be an Asian camaraderie thing--and I admit I got a little teary-eyed when he was hugging his family. 2) Casey has a really big rack. 3) Rocco DiSpirito is smokin' hot. Seriously, I never really thought that until tonight. I never watched his show "The Restaurant" and he never made me sit up and take notice during his other guest appearances on Top Chef. But tonight, he looked awesome--a little Keanu Reeves-esque, and he can now join Keanu Reeves on The List (the third person on the list of three is Michael Vartan). I might even sign up for his Bertolli contest, though nothing can make we watch Michael Vartan's new show.

I ate at Union Pacific years ago and remember being floored by the whole experience, the decor, the meal, everything. I think it was one of the first places I had the now-ubiquitous yuzu. I loved his cooking and, like Anthony Bourdain, hope he opens another restaurant. Especially if it's in Chicago and if he actually cooks in the kitchen. Naked. Just kidding (sort of).

So excited for Top Chef in Chicago next season--wonder if I'll see any of the cheftestants around town....

p.s. I once dated a guy named Rocco--who knew I would be smitten with another Rocco later in my life?