Why did you decide to apply for
Top Chef? Was it something you always wanted to do?
When I started cooking in Delaware, Ohio, my chef and I would watch every single episode of
Top Chef almost religiously every week.
Top Chef was really inspirational to us. I never once thought that I would be on
Top Chef. Not going to lie. I received a message from a casting agency and I was just like, this is not real, there s no way this is going on. It s 2020 though, so I thought, let s see how far this goes. Before I knew it, I was on a plane to Portland and I was there. I still don t know how it happened but I get excited just thinking about it. It s crazy.
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St. Louis, MO-based Vegan Deli & Butcher will host a vegan Taco Bell-inspired pop-up this weekend. The vegan “Taco Hell” pop-up will feature a full menu of veganized favorites from the fast-food chain, such as Nacho Hell Grandes, Cheesy Gordita Crunches, Double Decker Tacos, Fritos Burritos, Cheese Quesadillas, and Crunchwrap Supremes. The deli has also partnered with local doughnut shop Strange Donuts to offer vegan Baja Blast jelly-filled doughnuts, and local eateries Frida’s and Diego’s to provide margaritas for the event. The pop-up will take place at Vegan Deli & Butcher’s brick-and-mortar location on January 16 and 17 from 11 am to 5 pm.