Additionally, his signature barbeque is listed as one of “Top 50 in the World” by Texas Monthly, and Dady recently earned CultureMap’s Tastemaker Award for “Chef of the Year” in 2016. Last year, Kevin opened Himitsu and within just two months was nominated for a James Beard Award. Filming & Production Dady introduced the coastal seafood experience of Shuck Shack in July 2015 and the opening of a second Two Bros BBQ Market is planned for 2017. She left Jean-Georges in 2012 to open Ngam and focus on the Thai flavors of her childhood. Host Alton Brown with the Contestants, as seen on Iron Chef Gauntlet, Season 2. She continues to innovate by drawing inspiration from her diverse cultural background and French-technique while maintaining her mission to spread the message of love through food. "True Thai," her 2015 cookbook with Rizzoli, captures many of those flavors. He was the Executive Chef at Gordon Ramsay's Michelin-starred restaurants in London, Tokyo and New York, as well as Daniel Boulud's Lumiere in Vancouver. Iron Chef Gauntlet Official Site. Her first exposure to professional cooking came during an apprenticeship at a Paris bistro. Chefs compete to become the next Iron Chef and appear on the show Iron Chef America: The Series (2004). Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Chef Michael Gulotta began cooking in local restaurants at a young age. When Hurricane Katrina hit, Michael returned home to help rebuild and assist with August’s re-opening. Under the French Master, Chef Dominique Michou, Balloo honed his classical culinary training skills. But on Iron Chef Gauntlet, they’ll compete for the chance to earn the coveted, craved title Iron Chef. The restaurant has received acclaimed reviews from various outlets, including three out of four stars by The Chicago Tribune. Balloo went on to become Junior Sous Chef at Azul in Miami's Mandarin Oriental Hotel under the leadership of Michelle Bernstein. Beginning as a line cook, she quickly rose the ranks to Chef di Cucina in 2008 and then Executive Chef in 2010. Gulotta was recently named one of “Top 30 Chefs to Watch” by Plate Magazine, “New Orleans Rising Star” by Starchefs, and 2016 “Best New Chef” by Food & Wine magazine. © 2020 Discovery or its subsidiaries and affiliates. In March 2016, Stephanie opened her third restaurant, a Chinese concept called Duck Duck Goat in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. In 2017 in the first season of Iron Chef Gauntlet, she won through the final round and defeated Iron Chefs Bobby Flay, Masaharu Morimoto and Michael Symon, earning the title Iron Chef in the process. She also has travelled extensively as a guest chef including at the James Beard House, in New York City. In its first year MOPHO was nominated for “America’s Best New Restaurant” by Bon Appétit Magazine and named “Restaurant of the Year” by New Orleans Magazine. Chef Nyesha Arrington has been in love with the kitchen since age five, cooking alongside her grandmother while growing up in Southern California. Host Alton Brown with the Contestants, as seen on Iron Chef Gauntlet, Season 2. In 2017, she competed and won Iron Chef Gauntlet on the Food Network. With her own restaurant as a base, Hong grew substantial catering and education presences, all driven by her desire to serve people and spread the word about real Thai flavors. Post, Fishing with Dynamite, and The Arthur J are a true reflection of LeFevre's roots, his travels, and his passion for preparing bold and playful, ingredient-driven dishes that are artisanal, soulful, and handcrafted. Grueneberg has traveled throughout Italy, Asia, Europe and the U.S., which has inspired her culinary approach of “following the food” and truly understanding “the dish” by knowing the people and culture that created it. In 2016, Gomes partnered with her sister to open Cluck N' Cleaver, a crispy fried and French style rotisserie chicken take-out joint, priding itself on providing good food, fast. With Alton Brown, Simon Majumdar, Donatella Arpaia, Michael Symon. The place, now known as Thaimee Table, quickly caught on, and was ranked as the "Best Thai Food in NYC" by The Village Voice in 2013. He is also the winner of Top Chef Canada's first season. Hong put aside a successful career as a model and corporate executive in Bangkok to come to New York with the goal of starting a Thai food company. After graduating from the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, he joined the newly opened Restaurant August under Chef John Besh. He currently helms Jason Dady Restaurants, alongside his brother Jake and wife Crystal. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, executive producer / producer (6 episodes, 2017), Makeup Artist for Mr. Brown (12 episodes, 2017-2018), key makeup artist / makeup department head (12 episodes, 2017-2018), executive in charge of production (12 episodes, 2017-2018), audio supervisor (12 episodes, 2017-2018), camera utility/additional operator (5 episodes, 2018), assistant editor (12 episodes, 2017-2018), assistant production coordinator (6 episodes, 2017), director of business & legal affairs (6 episodes, 2017), production assistant: Culinary Department (6 episodes, 2018), set production assistant (5 episodes, 2018). As chef and owner of Nicole Gourmet Catering she has been recognized with several awards including Western Living's "Top 40 Foodies under 40" in 2013, Avenue Magazine's "Top 40 under 40" in 2014, Alberta Women's Entrepreneur nominee in 2014 and Calgary Herald's "Compelling Calgarians" in 2015. After graduating from culinary school in 2001, she started her first career-changing job with a position at the iconic Brennan’s of Houston and by 2003 was named the restaurant’s youngest female sous chef. This culinary gladiator will summon the courage to face the ultimate final battle: to beat three legendary Iron Chefs -- Bobby Flay, Masaharu Morimoto and Michael Symon-- in rapid succession. Hong appears regularly in media and events around the world and competed against Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America. Post), Fishing with Dynamite and The Arthur J. Watch Full Episodes, Get Behind the Scenes, Meet the Cast, and much more. Sawyer also operates Sawyer’s Street Frites in the Cleveland Browns Stadium, and opened another stadium establishment called SeeSaw Pretzel Shoppe in Quicken Loans Arena. While his beginnings may be humble, he found his passion for cooking and went on to work with some of the best chefs in the country, including James Beard Award-winning Tyson Cole, Aaron Silverman, and Jose Andres. In 2017, she opened Thaimee Box, a fast-casual spot, and Thaimee Magic, a kiosk in Gansevoort Market, serving the Magic Noodles that took over social media and topped Zagat's "12 Instagram Dishes of the Year" list. Shortly after the restaurant's debut, SUGARCANE raw bar grill was named a James Beard Awards semifinalist for "Best New Restaurant" and Balloo was dubbed "The People's Best New Chef" by Food and Wine. In 2018, she'll cook at James Beard House and the Culinary Institute of America. His current concepts include the Northern Italian-focused Tre Enoteca (2015); the family-friendly Texas pit ‘cue at the award-winning Two Bros BBQ Market (2008); the modest, saloon- styled B&D Ice House (2014); and The Bin (2016), a classic Barcelona Spanish tapas bar; along with DUK Truck, a mobile kitchen for offsite catering that can also be found on occasion cruising the streets of San Antonio.