ALTHOUGH Richard Blais lost his first Top Chef season, he later returned to the franchise to take home the win.
The Bravo personality regularly appears on the Food Network and is also a mentor on Next Level Chef.
Who is Top Chef winner Richard Blais?
Born on February 12, 1972, Richard Blais is an American chef, restaurateur, and TV personality from Uniondale, New York.
A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Richard worked on the Manhattan restaurant scene during the earlier years of his career.
In 2008, Richard competed in Top Chef season 4; he finished runner-up to Stephanie Izard.
Despite his loss, he returned for the franchise’s All-Stars season.
On March 30, 2011, he was crowned the winner of Top Chef season 8.
He later appeared as a guest judge during seasons 12, 13, and 18.
Richard has also appeared in Guy’s Grocery Games, MasterChef, Cutthroat Kitchen: Superstar Sabotage, and Hungry Games.
He is also a regular judge on Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef.
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What is Richard’s net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Richard’s fortune is an estimated $5million.
Since winning Top Chef 8, Richard has opened several restaurants.
With locations on both the US East and West Coast, his establishments include:
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He is also the author of three cookbooks; Try This at Home, So Good, and Plant Forward.
Richard’s culinary style is often described as a modern twist on classic American cuisine.
Who is Richard married to?
On April 8, 2006, Richard tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Jazmin.
The two reside in Atlanta, Georgia, with their two daughters; Riley and Emory.