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Jose Garces knows too well the difficulties of the restaurant business. He told Mashed about the hardest parts of the industry.
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Chef JJ Johnson On Childhood Cooking, Respecting Staff, And Rising Black Chefs - Exclusive Interview
JJ Johnson has built an empire and continues to grow. He told Mashed how he started out in the kitchen and what he wants to see happen in the industry. -
Kevin Bludso On American Barbecue Showdown, Family Cooking, And The Next Generation - Exclusive Interview
Kevin Bludso wants keep tradition alive for generations. He spoke to Mashed about judging "American Barbecue Showdown" and preparing future Black pitmasters. -
Iron Chef Jose Garces On What It's Like Competing Against Bobby Flay - Exclusive
Chef Jose Garces is a well-respected culinary star, but he had some tense moments competing against Bobby Flay. He tells Mashed what the experience was like. -
Chef Brandon Jew Talks Authentic Chinese, Remy Martin Cognac, And Woks - Exclusive Interview
Brandon Jew wants to advance the perception of Chinese American food. He told Mashed about the evolution of authentic cuisine and adding a wok to your arsenal. -
Chef Jose Garces On Bobby Flay And Different South American Cuisines - Exclusive Interview
Jose Garces loves all the challenges he can take. He spoke to Mashed about winning the Iron Chef title and opening several kinds of restaurants. -
Why Award-Winning Chef Rick Bayless Was Thrilled To Work With A Fast Food Burger Chain - Exclusive
Chef Rick Bayless recently teamed up with Smashburger to offer a new Chorizo Burger on their menu and there were two reasons why he wanted to do it. -
Chef Rick Bayless Explains What Americans Get Wrong About Mexican Cuisine - Exclusive
Rick Bayless is passionate about accuracy. He explained to Mashed the differences in authentic Mexican food vs. the typical American idea of the cuisine. -
Rick Bayless Talks About His Journey From Oklahoma City To Authentic Mexican Cooking - Exclusive
Rick Bayless has a unique background in cooking. He told Mashed about finding his calling in Mexican cooking after growing up in the south. -
Next Level Chef's Richard Blais Dishes On His Soft Spot For Fast Food - Exclusive
Richard Blais enjoys a no-frills fast food order. He told Mashed about his soft spot for two particular locations, and how they've always been with him. -
Chef Rick Bayless Talks Smashburgers, Authentic Mexican Food, And Creating A Cookbook - Exclusive Interview
Rick Bayless has some important words about Mexican food. He talked to Mashed about his Smashburger collaboration and the nuances of Tex-Mex vs. Mexican food. -
Richard Blais Tells All About Gordon Ramsay's Personality On Next Level Chef - Exclusive
Does Gordon Ramsay ever turn it down a notch? Richard Blais answered this question for Mashed and talked about sharing a set with his Next Level Chef cohost. -
Final Table Winner Tim Hollingsworth Can't Resist These Fast Foods - Exclusive
Just because he's a celebrated chef and winner of "Final Table" doesn't mean Tim Hollingsworth doesn't like fast food. Here are his favorites. -
Chef Tim Hollingsworth Chooses His Favorite Foods To Cook - Exclusive
Otium's celebrated chef Tim Hollingsworth discussed with Mashed some of his favorite foods to cook and why he loves the way he prepares potatoes. -
Richard Blais Reveals Wild Backstage Details From Next Level Chef - Exclusive
Richard Blais got an inside look at the makings of "Next Level Chef." He told Mashed about the amazing things he saw behind the scenes of the show. -
Final Table Winner Tim Hollingsworth Explains How To Pair Wine The Correct Way - Exclusive
Which wine goes with that dish? Mashed asked Chef Tim Hollingsworth for the perfect way to pair up a glass with your meal. -
Chef Tim Hollingsworth Talks Wine Pairing, Knife Work, And Keeping The Customer Happy - Exclusive Interview
Tim Hollingsworth wants to know exactly what you like to eat. He spoke with Mashed about cooking on TV, knife talents, and Taco Bell. -
Next Level Chef's Richard Blais Details His Background At McDonald's - Exclusive
Richard Blais comes from a very humble beginning as a chef. He told Mashed about learning his trade on the line at McDonald's. -
Richard Blais Talks Gordon Ramsay, The Next Level Chef Set, And Chipotle - Exclusive Interview
Richard Blais is ready for a new kind of competition. The "Next Level Chef" contestant told Mashed about Gordon Ramsay, canned foots, and loving Chipotle. -
These Are Sunny Anderson's Go-To Fast Foods - Exclusive
Even chefs need their guilty pleasures. Sunny Anderson told Mashed exactly what she orders from these fast food menus. -
The One Kitchen Gadget That The Pioneer Woman Thinks You Should Be Using - Exclusive
The Pioneer Woman keeps many tools at her disposal. However, Ree Drummond has one specific item that she can't remove from her kitchen. -
Pinky Cole Tells The Secret Behind The Slutty Vegan Name - Exclusive
Pinky Cole has an incredibly eye-catching name for her restaurant. She told Mashed how she came up with the "Slutty Vegan" brand. -
The Pioneer Woman Has This Advice To Minimize Holiday Meal Stress - Exclusive
The queen of the kitchen, Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond has some tips that make meal planning less stressful for the holiday season, as she tells Mashed. -
Holiday Traditions That Sunny Anderson Thinks Should Change - Exclusive
Food Network personality Sunny Anderson has a few tips for how to make decorating and gifting easier this holiday season, as she tells Mashed. -
Slutty Vegan's Pinky Cole Reveals Her Favorite Foods And One She Hates - Exclusive
Slutty Vegan's Pinky Cole won't eat lettuce. Here's why. -
Ree Drummond Explains Why You Should Go All Out With Holiday Decor - Exclusive
Ree Drummond's new holiday collection at Walmart reflects how much she loves to decorate her home this time of year, and she encourages you to go all out too. -
Sunny Anderson Shares Her Favorite Comfort Foods - Exclusive
Sunny Anderson talked to Mashed about the comfort foods that bring her joy.