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Omi Hopper explained what "Next Level Contestants" were provided to eat while filming and why she wasn't a fan.
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What Gordon Ramsay Is Really Like On Next Level Chef, According To Omi Hopper - Exclusive
"Next Level Chef" Season 2 contestant Omi Hopper told Mashed her impressions of superstar chef Gordon Ramsay from behind the scenes of his newest show. -
The Vegetable Sandwich That Alex Belew Swears Is Better Than Steak - Exclusive
"Hell's Kitchen" Season 21 winner Alex Belew believes there's a vegetable sandwich that can win over taste buds better than steak. -
What Nyesha Arrington Is Really Like On The Set Of Next Level Chef - Exclusive
"Next Level Chef" contestant Omi Hopper explained what the show is like behind the scenes and what it's like to work with Nyesha Arrington in the competition. -
What Really Went Down In The Final Dinner Service, According To Alex Belew - Exclusive
Here's what really went down in the final dinner service on "Hell's Kitchen," according to champion Alex Belew. -
The Heartbreaking Cheyenne Moment In The Hell's Kitchen Finale You Didn't Get To See On Camera - Exclusive
"Hell's Kitchen" Season 21 winner Alex Belew told Mashed about a heartwrenching moment with teammate Cheyenne Nichols during the finale's dinner service. -
Omi Hopper Brings Puerto Rican Flavors To Next Level Chef - Exclusive Interview
"Next Level Chef" contestant and TikTok star Omi Hopper opened up about her experience on set and dove into what makes Puerto Rican food so special. -
The Most Intimidating Guest Judge In The Hell's Kitchen Finale, According To Alex Belew - Exclusive
The finalists of "Hell's Kitchen" Season 21 had to cook for some very impressive guest judges. Alex Belew told us which one intimidated him the most. -
The Most 'Shocking' Thing About Hell's Kitchen For Winner Alex Belew - Exclusive
"Hell's Kitchen" Season 21 champion Alex Belew thought he knew what to expect when he was cast on the show, but here's the part that surprised him the most. -
What's Next For Alex Belew After Conquering Hell's Kitchen? - Exclusive Interview
Alex Belew discussed what it was like to win Season 21 of "Hell's Kitchen," shared his advice about real Southern food, and teased his upcoming projects. -
What It Really Feels Like When Gordon Ramsay Kicks You Out Of The Kitchen, According To Alex Belew - Exclusive
"Hell's Kitchen" contestant Alex Belew explained what it's really like when Gordon Ramsay kicks people out of the kitchen. -
Tiffy Chen Gave Mashed A Genius Method To Pick Out The Best Street Food Vendor - Exclusive
Street food emanates a certain mystique, and foodie blogger Tiffy Chen grew up eating lots of it. Here are her tips for finding the most delicious street food. -
The Canadian Costco Dish That Tiffy Chen Swears By - Exclusive
Costco has a plethora of goodies, both on the shelf and at the food court. This is the Canadian Costco dish that Tiffy Chen swears by. -
Alex Belew Hands Us The Key To Cooking His Perfect Score Hell's Kitchen Salmon - Exclusive
"Hell's Kitchen" contestant Alex Belew explained the secret to cooking salmon — like the dish that landed him a perfect score from Gordon Ramsay on the show. -
Why McDonald's Fried Chicken Is Better In Taiwan, According To Tiffy Chen - Exclusive
Vancouver-based food blogger Tiffy Chen knows she'll order fried chicken when she walks into a Taiwanese McDonald's. Here's what makes it so great. -
Tiffy Chen Talks Quick Eats And Fast Food - Exclusive Interview
Food blogger and social media star Tiffy Chen talked Taiwanese recipes, "ug-licious" foods, her upcoming cookbook, and more in an exclusive interview. -
What Gordon Ramsay Taught Alex Belew About Lobster Prep - Exclusive
Hell's Kitchen contestant Alex Belew told Mashed what Gordon Ramsay taught him about lobster prep in an exclusive interview. -
The Most Meaningful Animal Yia Vang Cooks On Feral - Exclusive
Hmong chef Yia Vang told Mashed about the most meaningful animal he cooks on his show "Feral," and why grilling that creature helped him relate to his father. -
Hell's Kitchen's Alex Belew Tells Us How To Up Our Buttermilk Biscuit Game Ahead Of Thanksgiving - Exclusive
"Hell's Kitchen" contestant Alex Belew won twice at the International Biscuit Festival. He tells us how to up our buttermilk biscuit game ahead of Thanksgiving. -
The Hardest Part Of Filming Cupcake Wars And Sugar Rush For Candace Nelson - Exclusive
Sprinkles founder turned TV personality, Candace Nelson, on the hardest part of filming 'Cupcake Wars' and 'Sugar Rush.' -
Alex Belew Aims For Perfection In Hell's Kitchen - Exclusive Interview
Alex Belew can teach these kids a few things. He spoke to Mashed about one-upping the younger competitors in "Hell's Kitchen." -
Yia Vang's Leftover Turkey Habits Are So Relatable - Exclusive
Everyone knows leftover Thanksgiving turkey is one of the best parts of the holiday. That's why Chef Yia Vang's leftover turkey habits are so relatable. -
What Reese Witherspoon Taught Candace Nelson - Exclusive
Pastry chef and TV personality Candace Nelson says her friend, actress Reese Witherspoon, taught her a lot about being proud of her ambition. -
Why Yia Vang Knew He Wasn't Going To Win Iron Chef - Exclusive
Yia Vang could see the writing on the wall during "Iron Chef." He told Mashed why he was sure he wasn't going to win the competition. -
The Ingredient You Might Be Missing In Your Frosting, According To Candace Nelson - Exclusive
You frosting might be missing an extremely important ingredient. Sprinkles' Candance Nelson told Mashed about your cupcake's secret to success. -
Yia Vang Hands Us The Secret To Cooking With Lemongrass - Exclusive
Chef Yia Vang explained why lemongrass is such an important ingredient in his cooking and shared tips on the best ways to use it. -
Sprinkles' Candace Nelson On Baking For Oprah, Gluten-Free Tips, And More - Exclusive Interview
Candace Nelson bet on herself, and it paid off. The Sprinkles founder told Mashed all about her baking empire and gave some great Thanksgiving tips.