Eddie Huang

Eddie Huang is a multifaceted chef, author, and television personality renowned for his vibrant personality and bold approach to food and culture. As the founder of the popular restaurant BaoHaus in New York City, Eddie has gained recognition for his creative take on Taiwanese cuisine, particularly his signature bao, or steamed buns, which have captivated […]

Valerie Bertinelli

Valerie Bertinelli is a beloved American actress, author, and television personality, renowned for her culinary contributions and warm, relatable persona. Born on April 23, 1960, in Wilmington, Delaware, Bertinelli gained fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s for her role as Barbara Cooper in the hit television series “One Day at a Time.” Over […]

Chris Cosentino

Chris Cosentino is a celebrated chef, restaurateur, and author renowned for his innovative approach to Italian cuisine and his commitment to nose-to-tail cooking. Based in San Francisco, Chris has gained national recognition for his creativity and culinary expertise, particularly in utilizing all parts of an animal to create flavorful, sustainable dishes. His passion for cooking […]

Jose Garces

José Gaces is an esteemed chef and restaurateur recognized for his passion for innovative cuisine and his commitment to elevating the culinary scene in the United States. Born in Madrid, Spain, Gaces honed his skills in some of the world’s finest kitchens before moving to the U.S. to introduce his unique vision of Mediterranean and […]

Tiffani Faison

Chef Tiffani Faison is an acclaimed culinary talent and restaurateur celebrated for her innovative approach to modern American cuisine. Known for her dynamic personality and passion for food, Tiffani has made a significant impact on the culinary scene, particularly in Boston, where she has garnered numerous accolades for her culinary creations. A graduate of the […]

Shirley Chung

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37-year-old Shirley Chung attained a notable amount of fame in the kitchen following her third-place finish on the eleventh season of Bravo’s Top Chef: New Orleans, just barely losing to Nina Compton and Nicholas Elmi. Shirley impressed Padma Lakshmi and her fellow judges with her cuisine without borders, drawing from Chinese, Mexican, Italian, and French […]

Paul Qui

Paul Qui, achieved culinary stardom after winning the ninth season of Bravo’s Top Chef in 2011. Throughout the course of the show, Paul out-cooked fellow cheftestants, Chris Crary, Beverly Kim, and Sara Grueneberg. Paul has been passionate about cooking his entire life, first making his interest known by attending the Texas Culinary Academy in Austin. […]

Nina Compton

Celebrity Chef Nina Compton, the self-proclaimed “gnocchi queen,” broke into the culinary world following her runner-up performance on the 11th season of Bravo’s kitchen reality show, Top Chef which aired in late 2013 into 2014. Nina dazzled familiar judges Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi and their fellow judges with her mixture of French, Caribbean, and Italian […]

Casey Thompson

Casey Thompson has achieved great culinary success following her runner-up finish on the third season of Bravo’s mouthwatering kitchen competition show, Top Chef: Miami. Towards the shows end, Casey won the last Top Chef Quickfire challenge against season winner Hung Huyn and Dale Levitski, whom she ended up tying for second place with. Casey impressed […]

Chris Crary

Chris Crary found fame in the kitchen after participating in Bravo’s culinary competition show: Top Chef. Before making it to the big time, Chris attended Johnson & Wales in Virginia, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Culinary Arts and everything else he needed to be a successful cook. Chris then ventured to […]

Daniel Boulud

Daniel Boulud is a celebrated French chef and restaurateur, recognized for his exquisite culinary skills and contributions to modern French cuisine. Born in Lyon, France, in 1955, Boulud began his culinary journey at a young age, working in his family’s restaurant. He honed his skills in esteemed establishments in France before moving to the United […]

Katie Lee

Katie Lee is a versatile chef, television personality, and author known for her focus on simple, fresh, and seasonal cooking. Born on September 14, 1981, in Huntington, West Virginia, Lee developed her passion for food at an early age, learning to cook from her grandmother. Her approach to food is heavily influenced by her Southern […]