Andrew D'Ambrosi, described by Ted Allen as "quite Shakespearean," breaks some rules and packs his knives. In a conversation with Jane Goldman, Andrew tosses off some witty one-liners and explains the perils of cresting too soon (he was the winner on Episode 2). About Lisa's betrayal? Eh. In the end, Andrew is more diplomatic that we expected him to be.

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Top Chef 4: Andrew D'Ambrosi

Hear the gossip from the chef most recently ousted from season four of Bravo's Top Chef. Whom is Padma flirting with? Whose dish was the biggest disaster? Which chef might be cheating? What did the judges miss?