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"Top Chef" Season 4 winner Stephanie Izard has participated in many cooking competitions, but one chef was the scariest competitor she ever faced.
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Gail Simmons Dishes On Canadian Foods And Top Chef - Exclusive Interview
Gail Simmons discusses her years as a veteran judge on "Top Chef," why he favorite bagels aren't from New York, and why Paris Hilton is good for the food world. -
Stephanie Izard Reveals What It Was Like Cooking With Éric Ripert - Exclusive
During an exclusive interview with Mashed, "Top Chef" winner Stephanie Izard reveals what it was like to cook with the legendary Éric Ripert. -
Kristen Kish Reveals What Is Was Like To Return To Top Chef As A Judge - Exclusive
During an exclusive interview with Mashed, "Top Chef" winner Kristen Kish revealed what it was like to return to set to guest judge for Season 18. -
Eddie Jackson Shares His Best Brisket Hack - Exclusive
During an exclusive interview with Mashed, "BBQ Brawl" star Eddie Jackson explains his easy brisket hack for Saturday tailgating. -
The Most Famous Top Chef Contestants Who Never Won The Show
"Top Chef" has had plenty of competitors who got the boot but still went on to do amazing things. Despite losing, these chefs have done well for themselves. -
Stephanie Izard Dishes On Being The First Woman To Win Top Chef - Exclusive
During an exclusive interview with Mashed, chef Stephanie Izard reflects what it was like to be the first woman to win "Top Chef." -
Kristen Kish Weighs In On The Controversy Surrounding Top Chef Winner Gabe Erales - Exclusive
"Top Chef" winner and guest judge Kristen Kish explains her outlook on kitchen culture in the wake of the Gabe Erales controversy. -
Eddie Jackson Reveals What It's Really Like Competing On BBQ Brawl - Exclusive
After joining "BBQ Brawl" for Season 2, Eddie Jackson revealed what it was like working on set with chefs Bobby Flay and Michael Symon. -
Jonathan Waxman Shares His Trick To Making Quick Omelets - Exclusive
During an exclusive interview with Mashed, chef Jonathan Waxman shared the tricks to making his quick and delicious omelet in a cast iron pan. -
Stephanie Izard On Her New Hit Restaurant Girl & The Goat LA - Exclusive Interview
During an exclusive interview with Mashed, Stephanie Izard reflected on her cooking career journey, from "Top Chef" champion to head of a culinary empire. -
Eddie Jackson Tells Us What It's Really Like Working With Bobby Flay - Exclusive
During an exclusive interview with Mashed, "BBQ Brawl" star Eddie Jackson shares what it's really like working with Bobby Flay. -
Kristen Kish Dishes On Filming The Second Season Of Fast Foodies - Exclusive
Chef Kristen Kish reveals what it was really like filming a second season of "Fast Foodies" during an exclusive interview with Mashed. -
Foreign Fast Food Chains In The US, Ranked Worst To Best
Here are some of the most popular foreign fast food chains trafficking in everything from wings to woks that have set up shop stateside, ranked worst to first. -
Eddie Jackson Talks Barbecue And The Best Tailgating Foods - Exclusive Interview
Eddie Jackson made a name for himself on the football field, but these days, the NFL star is better-known for throwing down some serious barbecue skills. -
Kristen Kish Talks Fast Food, Top Chef, And Her Restaurant Arlo Grey - Exclusive Interview
"Top Chef" alum Kristen Kish discusses her love of fast food and how she went about creating a welcoming kitchen culture at her restaurant Arlo Grey. -
Jonathan Waxman Reveals Who He'd Like To Battle In A Cooking Competition - Exclusive
During an interview with Mashed, chef Jonathan Waxman reveals who he would most want to battle in a cooking competition. -
Jonathan Waxman Dishes On His Relationship With Joe Bastianich - Exclusive
During an exclusive interview with Mashed, chef Jonathan Waxman shares what it was like to know a young Joe Bastianich. -
Trader Joe's Ice Cream Flavors Ranked From Worst To Best
We've got the inside scoop on which ice cream and frozen dessert treats you should keep an eye out for and which to avoid on your next Trader Joe's excursion. -
Upscale Chain Restaurants, Ranked From Worst To Best
Here, you'll find a list of upscale chain restaurants that are always dependable along with a few franchises that are barely worth the price of admission. -
Jonathan Waxman Answers All Our Questions About MasterChef: Legends - Exclusive Interview
Culinary legend Jonathan Waxman discusses his stint on "MasterChef: Legends," his love of sea urchin, and a trick for making omelets that is ripe for TikTok. -
Seafood Chains That Are Taking Over America
Move over Red Lobster, there's a bounty of new seafood chains poised to take over the country with fresh, fried, and grilled fish and shellfish offerings. -
West Coast Fast Food Chains We Wish Were Everywhere
The West Coast has launched its share of successful national chains. These are the fast food chains that have yet, but need to, venture past the Mississippi. -
Ranking Emeril Lagasse's Restaurants From Worst To Best
Check out our ranking of Emeril Lagasse's current restaurant offerings to get a true taste of what makes him so beloved. -
Chain Restaurant Steaks, Ranked From Worst To Best
This is our ranking of chain restaurant steaks, from not worthy of making the cut, to the absolute height of bovinity. Where does your favorite rank? -
Chicken Restaurants That Are Taking Over The U.S.
Look out, KFC, because there are some new chickens in the coop and they mean business! These are the chicken restaurants poised to take over the USA. -
The Best And Worst Kirkland Liquors To Buy At Costco
Few generic products have caught the attention of consumers quite like the liquor options at Costco. Still, some don't quite measure up to other options.