What is Mei from Top Chef doing now?

What is Mei from Top Chef doing now?

Mei Lin (Season 12, Boston) She later opened her first restaurant, Nightshade, in Los Angeles in January 2019. Lin also sells small-batch chili oil and sauces under the brand name, UMAMEI, and was a semifinalist for the 2020 James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: California.

Who won Top Chef Season 12?

Mei Lin
Top Chef – Season 12/Winners

Where is Paul Qui now?

Paul Qui (Season 9, Texas) Qui eventually reopened that space as Kuneho, but that restaurant has since shuttered as well, as has Houston’s Aqui, which Qui opened in 2017. Qui previously faced charges of driving while intoxicated in connection with two auto accidents that occurred in October 2019.

Does Melissa from Top Chef have a restaurant?

King currently lives in San Francisco and runs a company focused on partnerships and culinary experiences. She’s the owner of King Sauce, a small-batched sauce and spice line available in her online shop. She also has an apparel line and offers virtual cooking classes.

Why did Top Chef replace Katie Lee?

They felt that she didn’t know what she really was talking about, was too nervous, and didn’t understand how to transition every piece of the show to put it together well as a host.” In fact, Lee was let go from the show after the first season, with Padma Lakshmi brought in to replace her.

How old is gourdet?

Gregory Gourdet
Born 1975/1976 (age 45–46) New York City
Nationality American
Alma mater The Culinary Institute of America
Occupation Chef

Who started Uchi?

Tyson Cole

Uchi
Established 2003
Owner(s) Tyson Cole
Head chef Tyson Cole
Food type Sushi