I hate okra and grated mountain yam for the same reason. They're both slimy.

Many of them have accomplished a lot before they ever get to 'Top Chef' although they're not well known. The show just provides them with a platform. There's just one winner and on some seasons you can get numerous chefs that are really good. Even if they don't win, they're all talented.

Most cooks try to learn by making dishes. Doesnt mean you can cook. It means you can make that dish. When you can cook is when you can go to a farmers market, buy a bunch of stuff, then go home and make something without looking at a recipe. Now youre cooking.

Every season we try to do something new. And not for gimmicks. We feel the show has to evolve and keep changing.

I can't deliver lines, but I can talk about food all night long.

I think steak is the ultimate comfort food, and if you're going out for one, that isn't the time to scrimp on calories or quality.

I think the patterns are set very early when the kids are young. But at the same time, there are some flavors kids just don't like.