Rooting for Everybody Black: Top Chef's Black Culinary Stars: Where Are They Now?

Rooting for Everybody Black: Top Chef's Black Culinary Stars: Where Are They Now?


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Top Chef, the renowned American television show, has showcased some of the most talented culinary artists from around the world. Over its 20 seasons, we've seen 40 Black chefs grace our screens and compete for the title of Top Chef. As Issa Rae famously said, "I'm rooting for everybody Black." Our list includes links to the latest news and updates on these talented individuals. You'll find information on their current restaurant ventures, television appearances, cooking classes, and more. Many of them continue to push boundaries and inspire future generations of chefs.

Throughout the history of Top Chef, we've seen a diverse range of Black chefs make their mark on the culinary scene. They've opened award-winning restaurants, authored cookbooks, and appeared on other cooking shows to share their expertise.

Some of these chefs have gained recognition for their innovative cooking techniques and unique fusion of flavors, while others have focused on bringing traditional Black cuisine to the forefront. As a result, they have not only contributed to the success of the show, but also inspired countless viewers and aspiring chefs.

We recognize that our list may not be exhaustive, and there may be other Black chefs from Top Chef who deserve to be acknowledged. If you know of someone we've missed, please reach out to us!

NAME SEASON LOCATION
Lisa Parks Season 1 San Francisco
Brian Hill Season 1 San Francisco
Cliff Crooks Season 2 Los Angeles
Mia Gaines-Alt Season 2 Los Angeles
Josie Smith-Malave Season 2 Los Angeles
Tre Wilcox Season 3 Miami
Nimma Osman Season 4 Chicago
Carla Hall Season 5 New York
Ron Duprat Season 6 Las Vegas
Kevin Sbraga Season 7 Washington D.C.
Tiffany Derry Season 7 Washington D.C.
Kenny Gilbert Season 7 Washington D.C.
Tamesha Warren Season 7 Washington D.C.
Timothy Dean Season 7 Washington D.C.
Tiffany Derry Season 8 All-Stars, New York
Carla Hall Season 8 All-Stars, New York
Tre Wilcox Season 8 All-Stars, New York
Nyesha Arrington Season 9 Texas
Keith Rhodes Season 9 Texas
Sheldon Simeon Season 10 Seattle
Micah Fields Season 10 Seattle
Nina Compton Season 11 NOLA
Gregory Gourdet Season 12 Boston
Joy Crump Season 12 Boston
Kwame Onwuachi Season 13 California
Angelina Bastidas Season 13 California
Sheldon Simeon Season 14 Charleston
Sylva Senat Season 14 Charleston
Gerald Sombright Season 14 Charleston
Adrienne Cheatham Season 15 Colorado
Chris Scott Season 15 Colorado
Tanya Holland Season 15 Colorado
Eric Adjepong Season 16 Kentucky
Justin Sutherland Season 16 Kentucky
Gregory Gourdet Season 17 All-Stars, Los Angeles
Eric Adjepong Season 17 All-Stars, Los Angeles
Dawn Burrell Season 18 Portland
Chris Viaud Season 18 Portland
Nelson German Season 18 Portland
Kiki Louya Season 18 Portland
Roscoe Hall Season 18 Portland
Damarr Brown Season 19 Houston
Nick Wallace Season 19 Houston
Ashleigh Shanti Season 19 Houston
Dawn Burrell Season 20 World All-Stars, London
Victoire Gouloubi Season 20 World All-Stars, London

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