One of the best parts of the TV Critics' Press Tour is the over-the-top evening parties thrown by the networks to congratulate us on surviving another day of panels. (OK, and to promote their shows and stars.)

At last night's lavish Food Network event, we were introduced to this year's 'Next Iron Chef' hopefuls and got to sample their delights, but only the (TV) foodies in the crowd noticed that 'Top Chef' alum Ariane Duarte was assisting chef Amanda Freitag.

Here's one anonymous publicist's hilarious reaction:

"A 'Top Chef' contestant assisting an 'Iron Chef'? Seems like the right hierarchy to me! [Laughs]"

-- Food Network publicist,
at the network's chef-studded affair