The Return of Sam

Ever wonder what happened to Sam Talbot, fan favorite from Season 2 of Bravo TV's reality cooking series Top Chef who was highly favored to win, but lost out to Ilan Hall at the Hawaiian finale?

He reappeared tonight on Top Chef as a guest judge.

If you're desperate for a Sam fix, Chef Talbot is apparently now the head chef at the Surf Lodge in Montauk, New York.

God Bless the River Liffey

I once told Himself, if I'm ever terminally ill, hook me up to an I.V. of Guinness.

Here, in the spirit of the season, two creative culinary spins on the timeless nectar:

Guinness Cake, accompanied by Guinness Ice Cream.

Slainte.