Laskhmi established herself as a food expert early in her career hosting Padma’s Passport, where she cooked diverse cuisine from around the world and Planet Food, a documentary series, both on the Food Network domestically and worldwide on the Discovery Channel. Detroit native Kiki Louya is a chef, writer, food activist and restaurant consultant. Top Chef Head Judge Tom Colicchio said of Voltaggio, “Out of all the cooks that have come through the show, Michael is the most talented—both from a sensibility and technical standpoint. He is a frequent contributor on MSNBC and is the host of the iHeart Radio podcast, Citizen Chef. Developing his own meticulous and imaginative culinary detail, and a stringent demand for high-quality, Shota set out to expand Japanese cuisine in the United States by bringing a fresh perspective on approachable Japanese comfort food through his two restaurants, Taku and Adana. She then went to the banquets department at The Venetian, before being recruited for the executive chef role at DB Brasserie by Daniel Boulud. A vocal social justice advocate, Tom executive produced the 2013 documentary “A Place at the Table,” about the underlying causes of hunger in the United States. American chef known to television audiences as the winner of the sixth season of Bravo’s Top Chef. Michael Voltaggio. This eye-opening experience led Tom to Washington, D.C. where he lobbied in front of Congress in an effort to protect and expand food programs in the U.S. Tom is a founding member of the Independent Restaurant Coalition, founded to save the independent restaurants and bars and the 11 million people they employ who have been affected by COVID-19. Bryon has trained and worked at some of the most prestigious restaurants in Manhattan, under the best chefs and mentors in the industry including Daniel Boulud, Gavin Kaysen, Daniel Humm and Ronny Emborg. [13], While publicly developing and readying ink. Born in Columbus, Ohio to immigrant parents who left Bangladesh in search of better opportunities in America, Avishar pursued his true passion of cooking after getting bachelor’s degrees in biology and psychology at The Ohio State University. Voltaggio was the winner of the sixth season of Top Chef, Bravo's cooking competition reality show,[1] where he competed with his brother, Bryan Voltaggio. Relationship status. He believes in letting his food tell the stories of his journey, derived from childhood memories, inspirational travels, food escapades and his own original ideas. Voltaggio did not have the money to attend culinary school. ", "Meet the five Toronto contestants on Top Chef Canada season three", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Michael_Voltaggio&oldid=1004220780, Participants in American reality television series, Articles with unsourced statements from February 2017, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, The Greenbrier Hotel Culinary Apprenticeship Program, This page was last edited on 1 February 2021, at 16:25. Go to next page for details on Michael Voltaggio’s net worth and earnings. OCCUPATION/PROFESSION: Executive Chef & GM, Service Bar. She later published The Encyclopedia of Spices & Herbs. Born in Costa Rica but raised in New York, Chef Byron Gomez is the Executive Chef of 7908, Aspen’s finest supper club. After appearing on the show, he founded the Los Angeles restaurant ink. In addition, Lakshmi created Padma’s Easy Exotic, a collection of culinary products ranging from frozen organic foods, fine teas, natural spice blends and home goods. Michael and Bryan Voltaggio both left memorable impressions on audiences back in '09 as they both were in the finale: Michael ultimately winning. About: Michael Voltaggio. The American Chef was born in Frederick on September 29, 1978. Beginning his career at the age of 15, Michael earned the prestigious Greenbrier apprenticeship at age 19 and went on to helm the kitchens at Dry Creek Kitchen and The Bazaar by José Andrés. Michael Voltaggio knows a thing or two about good food! After competing in the 2000 Summer Olympics, Dawn traded in her track spikes for a full-time culinary career and enrolled in Culinary Arts at the Art Institute of Houston. She is the creator, host, and executive producer of the critically acclaimed Hulu series Taste the Nation, which received a 2021 Gotham Award for Breakthrough Series. After appearing on the show, he founded the Los Angeles restaurant ink. Gail currently lives in New York City with her husband, Jeremy and their children, Dahlia and Kole. Born in Frederick, on September 29, 1978, Michael Voltaggio is best known for being a chef. After staging at the Michelin-starred Giuda Ballerino in Rome, she graduated at the top of her class and moved to San Francisco to work at Delfina Restaurant. The siblings, Bryan Voltaggio and his younger brother Michael, came second and first respectively, with Bryan going on to become the first cheftestant to compete in both Top Chef and Top Chef: Masters, a spin-off series which only features award-winning chefs. As the soul of his cooking lies in Mexican cuisine, he spent time working for some of Austin's most notable Chefs such as the late Miguel Ravago at The Fonda San Miguel, Rene Ortiz at La Condesa and Jesse Griffiths of Dai Due. Married with four children, he is currently working on a new restaurant concept that he hopes to announce soon. She is also the host of the upcoming series Top Chef Amateurs, giving talented home cooks the opportunity of a lifetime to test their skills in the illustrious Top Chef kitchen. Born in Japan and raised in Seattle, Shota Nakajima began his culinary journey at age 16 working for a highly acclaimed sushi restaurant. Nov 2, 2019 - Explore Ally Wiggins's board "Brian & Michael Voltaggio recipes", followed by 701 people on Pinterest. In 2013, Sara returned to Spain to work at famed restaurant Asador Etxebarri. Tom is also the chef and owner of Crafted Hospitality, which currently includes New York's Craft, Riverpark, Temple Court and Small Batch; Los Angeles' Craft Los Angeles; and Las Vegas' Heritage Steak and Craftsteak. She is an active board member and supporter of City Harvest, Hot Bread Kitchen, Common Threads, and the Institute of Culinary Education. She honed her craft under Executive Chef Vincent Pouessel, climbing the ranks to executive Sous Chef. Michael Voltaggio, 30, won Top Chef in Season 6.Born in Maryland, Michael began working in restaurants at the age of 15 and hasn't worked outside the industry since. After almost a decade with Palmer, Voltaggio took a leap of faith and returned to Frederick, Maryland to open VOLT in 2008. CURRENT CITY OF RESIDENCE: Oakland, California, OCCUPATION/PROFESSION: Executive Chef/Owner, alaMar Kitchen and Sobre Mesa Afro-Latino cocktail lounge. opened on September 21, 2011. He started as a dishwasher at a small local restaurant until he landed a job as a line cook at Chez Panisse, where he trained for two years under Alice Waters. In August of 2021 she will publish her first children’s book Tomatoes for Neela. Lakshmi also serves as host and executive producer of Bravo’s two-time Emmy-winning series Top Chef, which has been nominated for 32 Emmys, including her two-time nomination for Outstanding Host for A Reality-Competition Program. She has been featured in publications such as People, New York Magazine, Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, GQ, Entertainment Weekly, US Weekly, Los Angeles Times, and was named the #1 Reality TV Judge in America by the New York Post. Avishar Barua is the Executive Chef and General Manager of Service Bar in Columbus, Ohio. During her tenure she wrote a monthly column, helped create the video series #FWCooks and worked closely with the country’s top culinary talent on events and chef-related initiatives, including overseeing the annual F&W Classic in Aspen, America’s premier culinary event. The professional cook is not only a Top Chef winner, but he’s also run several successful restaurants across the country.. That’s part of what makes him a great source of culinary know-how, especially when it comes to elevating at-home meals amid the coronavirus pandemic. A familiar face in the Top Chef franchise, she served as head critic on Top Chef Masters, hosted Top Chef Just Desserts and was a judge on Universal Kids’ Top Chef Jr. Gail hosts Iron Chef Canada and was co-host of The Feed on FYI. In 2020, Maria became a James Beard Award semi-finalist for Best Chef in the Southwest Region. [3] Michael completed his Greenbrier apprenticeship under Certified Master Chef Peter Timmins at the age of 21. She departed during the pandemic and recently joined Chef Chris Williams’ Lucille’s Hospitality Group as Partner/Executive Chef of her very first proprietary concept exploring Afro-Asian cuisine. Lakshmi is a visiting scholar at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and has received the 2018 Karma Award from Variety, as well as the 2016 NECO Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Michael Voltaggio, Actor: About Last Night. The two ended in the finale, alongside Kevin Gillespie, with Michael winning the contest. During the pandemic, Sasha has started a focaccia business that she hopes to take national. CURRENT CITY OF RESIDENCE: Birmingham, Alabama, OCCUPATION/PROFESSION: Chef/Artist/Father. Jamie Tran is the chef and owner of Las Vegas’ The Black Sheep, where she serves her original take on casual modern Vietnamese American food in an elevated neighborhood environment. When Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio says that about you, it can really go to your head. He has been the recipient of several awards including the "AAA 5 Diamond" and "Mobil Award" while serving as Chef de Cuisine at the Dining Room at The Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida as well as a Michelin Star while serving as Chef de Cuisine of Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen in California. Padma Lakshmi is an Emmy-nominated food expert, television host, producer and The New York Times best-selling author. Michael Voltaggio Reveals What He Ate When He Was Broke 1 year ago. [14] Voltaggio designed and built the shop himself [15] and surprised the culinary world when he opened the small restaurant with little notice or fanfare on August 11, 2011.[16]. A James Beard Award semi-finalist for three years running, Shota seizes every opportunity to get outside and forage or fish, taking advantage of the abundance of wild goods in Washington’s mountains and waters. Growing up in an Italian American household, his love of food started at a young age. A Dominican-American hailing from Washington Heights, NY, Chef Nelson German is the Executive Chef/Owner of alaMar Kitchen and Sobre Mesa Afro-Latino cocktail lounge, both located in Oakland. He owned and ran the restaurants ink. for its highly anticipated debut, Voltaggio was quietly planning a smaller restaurant around the corner, a sandwich shop called ink.sack. Her efforts were recognized on the floor of the New York State Senate, where she succeeded in passing a bill related to teen health initiatives. With a kick ass wife and two hilarious children, Roscoe recently took on a new role as culinary director for Post Office Pies and is working on an exhibition of his latest art. Gail Simmons is a trained culinary expert, food writer, and dynamic television personality. She currently lives outside of Richmond, VA with her husband, Kjell and their dog and two cats. Raised in the Boston suburb of Randolph with his parents who immigrated from Haiti, Chris moved to Londonderry, NH and upon graduating high school attended Johnson & Wales University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts & Food Service Management. Nominated for an IACP award for Best General Cookbook, it features accessible recipes and smart techniques inspired by Gail’s world travels. She cut her teeth with a variety of chefs, including Chef Tom Aikens in. He has published Think Like a Chef (2000), which won The James Beard Foundation "KitchenAid" Cookbook Award in May 2001; Craft of Cooking (2003); and a sandwich book inspired by 'wichcraft (2009). Michael's sous chef, Mei Lin, won Top Chef Season 12. When not in the kitchen, Kiki is tending to her wild vegetable garden alongside her husband and two rambunctious rescue pit bulls. In addition to her food writing, Lakshmi has also contributed to Vogue, Gourmet, both British and American Harper's Bazaar, as well as penning a syndicated column on fashion and food for The New York Times. A year later, he opened Culture, a from scratch bakery producing artisanal breads, sandwiches and pastries while supporting local farms. London and Houston’s Monica Pope, before landing a gig at Tyson Cole's Uchi in Houston. Lakshmi created a fine jewerly line The Padma Collection, which sold at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom. PROFESSION: Chef de Cuisine at The Dining Room, Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa CULINARY EDUCATION: The Greenbrier Hotel Culinary Apprenticeship Program FAVORITE SIMPLE SUMMER RECIPE: Soft Poached Egg with Morel Mushrooms, Fava Beans, Jamon Iberico Consommé. The Real Housewives of Atlanta After Show. Since Deuxave, he has been an essential part of four restaurant openings in the Massachusetts and New Hampshire area. Chef Michael Voltaggio wears his stylish Gucci clogs in the kitchen. Roscoe Hall is not only a chef, but also an accomplished artist who works in a variety of media. Scegli tra immagini premium su Chef Michael Voltaggio della migliore qualità. One of the culinary world's most celebrated figures, Tom Colicchio returns once again as lead judge for Bravo's 18th season of the Emmy and James Beard Award-winning culinary series Top Chef, and also serves as mentor to the competing chefs on the series, guiding them through their various challenges. Lakshmi is co-founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EFA) and an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Artist Ambassador for immigrants' rights and women's rights. She then went on to be a part of the opening team of Northern Spy Food Co. in Manhattan’s East Village where she worked her way up as Sous Chef before returning to her native Virginia to open her own restaurant. But Michael Voltaggio has a problem with that. He later moved to Birmingham, AL and served as Executive Chef for Rodney Scott’s BBQ. The name is an homage to Jamie’s playfully rebellious spirit and her drive to break through a male-dominated industry. Bryan Voltaggio's wife is Jennifer Voltaggio, whom he recently gushed that he loves "forever and always" on his Instagram account.On May 13, 2019, the duo celebrated their 15th anniversary, which means they were hitched when Bryan was first on Top Chef in 2009 since they seemingly tied the knot in 2004.. Its new season will be premiering in spring 2021. His approach to food is rustic yet refined by classic techniques and his menus are driven by locally grown seasonal products. AGE: 30 HOMETOWN: Frederick, Md. He has studied under several celebrity chefs and the majority of his training has been in European fine dining kitchens with an emphasis on modern technique, flavor and presentation. Voltaggio appeared twice on the American sitcom Young & Hungry as himself, in the 2014 pilot episode and in the episode "Young & Amnesia". The series has just been greenlit for a second season. Returning home, he helmed several kitchens before opening his first restaurant, Stacked Sandwich Shop in 2017. Michael Voltaggio (born September 29, 1978) is an American chef residing in Los Angeles, California. He also made a cameo as chef Julio Proust on the sitcom “Suburgatory” in 2013. "[11] The restaurant seats 60 in the dining room with a private room that can accommodate an additional 10 guests. The two ended in the finale, alongside Kevin Gillespie, with Michael winning the contest. After meeting the love of his life, Chef Nelson and his fiancée relocated to her hometown in the San Francisco Bay Area where he joined Supper Club SF and adopted a new-found appreciation for California cuisine. Voltaggio was the Chef de Cuisine at The Dining Room, Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa in Pasadena,[8] which received several culinary awards, including the AAA Five Diamond Award, the Mobil Five-Star Award, and a Michelin Star, one of the few held by restaurants in the US. Despite not having any formal training, he worked hard to be self-taught, advancing his way through the kitchens of Michelin starred restaurants, Café Boulud, Atera and Eleven Madison Park. Voltaggio left The Dining Room in 2010 and announced plans to open his own restaurant in West Hollywood, California, in a space owned by former Hollywood superagent Michael Ovitz. At age 18 he moved to Osaka, Japan to learn the art of Japanese cuisine from Michelin Star rated Chef Yasuhiko Sakamoto, an experience that greatly changed Shota’s perspective on hospitality, cooking and his approach to food. – currently resides in Los Angeles, Calif. American chef known to television audiences as the winner of the sixth season of Bravo’s Top Chef. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Lori Silverbush, and three sons. Heavily influenced by his family's Mexican culture, Gabe formed an early appreciation for the food his parents prepared which ignited his passion for cooking. In 2014, Gail and her business partner Samantha Hanks, founded Bumble Pie Productions, an original content company dedicated to discovering and promoting new female voices in the food and lifestyle space. CURRENT CITY OF RESIDENCE: Aspen, Colorado, OCCUPATION/PROFESSION: Executive Chef at 7908. After cooking for notable chefs, in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Austin, she landed in Houston as the Executive Chef of Rosalie Italian Soul. Raised in Navojoa, Sonora, CURRENT CITY OF RESIDENCE: Tucson, Arizona, OCCUPATION/PROFESSION: Executive Chef/Owner, BOCA Tacos y Tequila. OCCUPATION/PROFESSION: Chef/Owner, The Black Sheep. She strives to transform classic cuisine with modern presentation and local ingredients. Los Angeles-based Michael Voltaggio is the chef of the former ink.well concept, as well as Sack Sandwiches at LAX’s Tom Bradley International. He was introduced to fine dining at a young age and immediately wanted to get into the kitchen. REAL NAME. Outside of his fine dining restaurants, Colicchio opened 'Wichcraft – a sandwich and salad fast casual concept rooted in the same food and hospitality philosophies as Craft – in New York City in 2003. OCCUPATION/PROFESSION: Chef/Owner of Greenleaf and Culture. Chef Sara was also named Rising Star Chef for the San Francisco Chronicle while working as chef de cuisine under Melissa Perello at one-Michelin starred restaurant Octavia and also reconnected with Brandon Jew at one-Michelin starred restaurant Mister Jiu’s. She made her first dish standing on top of a milk crate to cook fried rice with her mother. He has the chops to pull off what he’s trying to do.”[2]. [citation needed] Instead, he did a long apprenticeship in The Greenbrier's prestigious culinary apprenticeship program. He is also recognized for competing on Iron Chef America in Battle Iberico. With the success of Metzger, both locally and nationally, Brittanny has expanded her brand with a second chef-driven modern European restaurant, a seafood distribution business, a curated cheese company, coffee shop and bar. He later staged at the world renowned and two Michelin star restaurant Noma in Copenhagen. As Sous Chef at EMP, the restaurant won Top Restaurant in the World by S. Pellegrino. He was a runner-up in season six of the cooking competition series, and then he was the runner-up again when he competed on the spinoff “ Top Chef Masters ” in season five. After completing culinary school, he returned to Boston where he spent three of his most formative years at Modern French restaurant, Deuxave, where he worked his way through the ranks alongside Executive Chef and Owner Chris Coombs, “Top Chef” alum Adrienne Mosier and acclaimed Chef Stefanie Bui. September 29, 1978 . This … on Wed, Here's A Looksee", "THE TEN BEST NEW RESTAURANTS IN AMERICA", "After Ink., Michael Voltaggio to Open a "Sandwich Place, "Michael Voltaggio To Open Sandwich Spot This Week?!?! The New York Times named her one of “16 Black Chefs Changing Food in America” because of her pursuit for social justice, use of local agriculture, and fight for fair wages at her restaurants. CURRENT CITY OF RESIDENCE: Portland, Oregon, OCCUPATION/PROFESSION: Chef/Owner, Mama Bird, Stacked Sandwich Shop and Feel Good. At the age of 22, Sara relocated to San Francisco and worked with Brandon Jew at Bar Agricole which shaped her simple approach to food. He was judged by Tom Colicchio on Top Chef. As of June 2018, both of these restaurants have closed. She then trained in the kitchens of legendary Le Cirque 2000 and groundbreaking Vong restaurants and worked as the assistant to Vogue's esteemed food critic, Jeffrey Steingarten. He then moved up the culinary ranks learning various cuisines at multiple restaurants in St. Louis and Portland, before heading to New York City to work under Chef David Chang at Momofuku Saam Bar. [12] It was named America's best new restaurant by GQ Magazine in March 2012. Their first series, Star Plates—a collaboration with Drew Barrymore’s Flower Films and Authentic Entertainment—premiered in Fall 2016 on the Food Network. [6] During his tenure as Chef de Cuisine at The Bazaar by Jose Andres, the restaurant was nominated for the James Beard Foundation Award for Best New Restaurant in 2008.[7]. Meet The Voltaggio Brothers With restaurants on both coasts, victory on Top Chef, and a cookbook on the way, the Voltaggio brothers are two of the hottest young chefs in the country. In 2019, he opened Mama Bird six months before the pandemic hit. Lakshmi was also appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Michael Voltaggio, best known for being a Chef, was born in Frederick on Friday, September 29, 1978. and ink.sack, both in West Hollywood, California. [9] After several delays, the highly successful ink. After attending culinary school, he went to New York City and trained under Wylie Dufresne at Michelin starred WD~50. His strength and motivation build from the support of his family, friends and staff and he continues to push himself every day, especially now that he has a young daughter named Madeleine. Tom and his restaurants give back to the community by serving on the boards of Children of Bellevue, City Harvest and Wholesome Wave. He is known for being a Chef. She’s a prolific author, writing the best-selling Easy Exotic, which won the “Best First Book” award at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. He is also popular for appearing in the American sitcom named Young & Hungry. Rating By 1 Users. But arrogance is not what got Michael Voltaggio—the mastermind behind L.A.'s modernist temple, ink.—to where he is today. OCCUPATION/PROFESSION: Head Chef, Soter Vineyards. That said, many are wondering what he's up to now since he's not appearing on the show again alongside his brother. In February 2013, Gail was appointed Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Babson College, a mentoring role where she works with student entrepreneurs, helping them develop food-related social enterprises. Bryan and Michael Voltaggio. She currently works as the head chef at Soter Vineyards in Carlton, OR and resides in Portland. However, Voltaggio now admits winning isn't everything. The winner of Season 6 of Bravo's Top Chef, who stood out for his tattoos and bad boy image that season, has broken away from the vices of … In 2009, Michael Voltaggio won Season 6 of Top Chef, beating out his brother, Bryan, who is now a contestant on the All-Star Season 17 of the show. She is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, as well as The University of Michigan, and has given lectures about her expertise on food, farming and entrepreneurship with students at Yale and Georgetown. When he's not in the kitchen, Tom can be found tending to his garden on the North Fork of Long Island, enjoying a day of fishing or playing guitar. Chef (American Chef) Rate Michael Voltaggio as American Chef here. American chef known to television audiences as the winner of the sixth season of Bravo’s Top Chef. Michael Voltaggio Biography. Voltaggio is probably best known as the chef who used modernist techniques to propel himself to victory in Top Chef ’s sixth season, defeating his … Kiki received critical acclaim for her work as Chef/Owner of Detroit’s Folk & The Farmer’s Hand, two award winning restaurants, before eventually stepping down from leadership in March 2020. [18], "Top Chef - Bios - Michael Voltaggio | Bravo TV Official Site", "2009 JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AWARDS RESTAURANT AND CHEF SEMIFINALISTS UNVEILED", "Best Hotel Restaurant in Pasadena - The Dining Room at The Langham Huntington Pasadena, Los Angeles", "Michael Voltaggio Announces New Restaurant", "Michael Voltaggio Opens ink. See more ideas about recipes, michael, top chef. Lakshmi followed this with the publication of her second cookbook, Tangy, Tart, Hot & Sweet and her memoir The New York Times best-selling Love, Loss and What We Ate. Chef Maria Mazon is the Executive Chef and Owner of BOCA Tacos y Tequila in Tucson, Arizona. Top Chef Head Judge Tom Colicchiosaid of Voltaggio, “Out of all the cooks that have come through the show, Michael is the most talented—both from a sensibility and technical st… She has been pushing the boundaries for years, introducing to people unique flavors and exotic ingredients. Bryan Voltaggio came into “ Top Chef: All-Stars L.A. ” with one of the strongest track records of any of the contestants. Chris Viaud is the Chef and Owner of Greenleaf and Culture, both located in Milford, New Hampshire. Michael Voltaggio made it perfectly clear throughout the entire season of Top Chef who he thought was going to win: him!. HOMETOWN: Born in Tucson, Arizona. Style & Living. Most recently, he served as Executive Chef of Comedor Restaurant, a Mexican restaurant in the heart of downtown Austin, TX, that was voted Best New Restaurant by Esquire Magazine (2019), Austin Monthly (2019), and Texas Monthly (2020). He later traveled with the Eleven Madison Park teams to their pop-up restaurants in the Hamptons and Aspen, before deciding to settle down in the Rocky Mountains. In 2014, Brittanny opened Metzger which focuses on German influenced dishes with an emphasis on seasonal and sustainable ingredients. His unorthodox culinary style draws from his Dominican heritage, his African roots, his embrace of Mediterranean cuisine and Asian influence, coupled with his love of California ingredients that are local and sustainable. Chef Dawn went on to become the sous chef at Uchi’s award-winning sister restaurant, Uchiko, in Austin. Michael Voltaggio (born September 29, 1978) is an American chef residing in Los Angeles, California. and appeared as a judge on Top Chef Canada. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Gail moved to New York City in 1999 to attend culinary school at what is now the Institute of Culinary Education. You remember Michael Voltaggio from Season 6 of Top Chef.. He’s the guy who won, beating out his brother, Bryan Voltaggio in the season finale. The daughter of a Congolese immigrant, Kiki draws inspiration from her own cultural background, often using food as a conduit for deeper discussions around what it means to be Black in America. Be the first to review. She also co-hosted Rai Television's Domenica In, Italy’s highest-rated variety show. and appeared as a judge on Top Chef Canada. Her first cookbook, Bringing It Home: Favorite Recipes from a Life of Adventurous Eating, was released by Grand Central Publishing in October 2017. American chef known to television audiences as the winner of the sixth season of Bravo’s Top Chef.