Twelve chefs from around the united states lived together in a house for approximately 21 days competing in a series of culinary. Faison took part in a single episode cooking competition called 4 star all stars which pitted four top chef season one contestants stephen asprinio, dieterle, faison and david martin against four season two contestants elia aboumrad, ilan hall, sam talbot and marcel vigneron. Networks emmy awardwinning series top chef, theres no doubt you have heard the name stephen asprinio before. He failed to gain the top chef title in the 2005 season of bravos reality series. Wellington high school graduate stephen asprinio, star of the first season of bravos top chef and soonto. For season 17 of its culinary competition, top chef is bringing back 10 finalists and five frontrunners to compete for the title that evaded them the first or, in some cases, first, second, and third time they competed on the bravo reality series for top chef. Im not saying the talent of the winners of each season, but the quality of each season as a whole. Watch top chef season 1 episode 1 who deserves to be. Ive watched top chef faithfully from the start, and this is the season ive gone back and watched more than any of the others. This weeks top chef was a good one, a doover of last weeks failed. After weeks and weeks of rumors of a top chef allstar edition shooting in new york city, earlier today bravo finally admitted to its existence including anthony bourdain as alternating judge. The gay side of top chef comes out casey chokes on the onions and confirms that she was cast for looks, not talent. The astoundingly comprehensive guide to top chef contestants. The first team to finish wins bragging rights, and a legup in the elimination competition in the form of top chef season one winner stephen asprinio.
One of the most stark examples of this villain behaviour was asprinios ongoing verbal treatment. I didnt see enough of sandee in season 4 to judge her skills but i think betty could be out of her league with the rest of the chefs here. Asprinios multiseason appearances from season 1 to allstars as both a. Asprinio also competed as a contestant on top chef. You can also buy, rent top chef on demand at amazon, hulu, vudu, hayu. Stephen asprinio is the original villain of top chef. Last nights top chef allstars ended with not one, but two eliminations. Just look at the first glance obviously there are some odd seasons that are better than other odd seasons, and. Its more authentic if thats possible in reality tv than the other seasons. The contestants on top chef allstars season 8, revealed. The dishonorable distinction of being the villain of season could go to either ilan hall or marcel vigneron. I think that marcel, stephen and tiffani are going to be up near the top of that group, but i would watrch out for cj and tre.
As a staple on the acclaimed competitive reality tv show, asprinio s multiseason appearances from season 1 to allstars as both a contestant and a guest were forever memorable given his elitist personality as a fine dining and wine extraordinaire with a passion for hospitality. Abc named him one of reality tvs top 15 meanest villains. We predict the allstar who will win top chef season 17. The former contestant on the first season of bravos top chef and top chef allstars is a 2001 cia graduate. Asprinio is best known as the villain of top chefs first season. Clubs resident top chef experts, randall colburn and patrick gomez, share their thoughts on.
The season premiered on march 8, 2006 and ended on may 24, 2006. But the new yorkbased hospitality guru says he didnt come back for the competition. He then went on to work with some of the top restaurateurs and chefs in the country. Top chef tv series 2006 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Stephen asprinio entrepreneur track lands him in jupiter fl. After five years away from the top chef cooking scene, stephen asprinio knew that returning to allstars wouldnt be an easy task. But stephen asprinio is still aspiring to be a top. Twelve contestants from around the united states lived together in a house for approximately 21 days. Top chef main page season 2 season 1 of top chef took place in san francisco and concluded in las vegas, nevada. The talented sommelier and chef lacked humility and grace. Asprinio was also eliminated in the third episode of season 8. Padma also serves as host and executive producer of bravos emmy awardwinning top chef, currently in its 15th season. Top chef is filming in nyc right now and they shot an episode in marea last tuesday morning tiffani was there. Ed, what would make someone want to go back and go through this all again. All stars in 2010, but he was eliminated in the third episode. Season five of top chef debuts tonight, which brings to mind the ghosts of cheftestants past. It is not like he is a mean spirited villain towards others. I consider stephen asprinio from top chef season one to be the unofficial patron saint of this sub.
Twelve contestants from around the united states lived together in a house for approximately 21 days competing in. As a staple on the acclaimed competitive reality tv show, asprinios multiseason appearances from season 1 to allstars as both a contestant and a guest were forever memorable given his elitist. Kandi burruss and kenya moore read porsha williams for making up with nene leakes. It was first filmed in san francisco, california, before concluding in las vegas, nevada. Cheftestants commencement address culinary institute of. He then went on to work with some of the top restaurateurs and chefs in the. Emmynominated padma lakshmi is internationally known as an actress, food expert, model, and the new york times bestselling author, as well as the recipient of the 2016 neco ellis island medal of honor. Chef, sommelier, restaurateur, entrepreneur, winemakereach of these titles represent the various milestones throughout stephen asprinios 20year career in the hospitality industry. Season one competitor and villainous sommelier stephen asprinio was there, too.
Top chef 1 courtesy wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the first season of top chef was taped in october and november 2005 in san francisco, california. Former top chef contestant is a culinary expert, sommelier and. Stephen asprinio stephen asprinio larry busaccagetty images following his top chef appearance, the 24yearold sommelier from las vegas raked in the chips, with a nespresso partnership we can. Hyde park, ny chef, sommelier, and entrepreneur stephen asprinio returned to the culinary institute of america cia on friday, may 3, 20 as keynote speaker at commencement ceremonies at the colleges hyde park campus. Stephen asprinio andrea beaman harold dieterle tiffani faison brian hill candice kumai ken lee dave martin miguel morales lisa parks cynthia sestito lee anne wong. Brian malarkey ranks all of the chefs from top to bottom. In season 1, i totally questioned when i was getting picked on by the. Top chef season 1 top chef wiki fandom powered by wikia. Stephen asprinio is an american restaurateur, sommelier, chef, and former top chef contestant. San francisco, originally broadcast simply as top chef, is the first season. Your first look at the top chef season 16 finale 1. Back in 2011, it sure looked like he was going to open a restaurant called. Its a once in a lifetime opportunity to be cooking with a group of chefs like this, he says.
Asprinio appeared on reality tv show top chef on bravo during its first season and was one of the final five contestants when he was eliminated from the competition. This site is not affiliated with top chef or bravo media. During the first season, aspirino was one of the final five contestants when he was eliminated from the competition. Chef, sommelier, restaurateur, entrepreneur, winemakereach of these titles represent the various milestones throughout stephen asprinio s 20year career in the hospitality industry. His personal critique of the other chefs and snotty attitude made him an instant villain. Following top chef season 9, schmitz opened up willow road, an intimate american eatery in. San francisco is the first season of the american reality television series top chef. First top chef winner harold dieterle marries fellow foodie. We loved them, we hated them, and in the case of our beloved seasonfour.
Watch allstar moments with stephen asprinio top chef season 8. Top chef is filming in nyc right now and they shot an. Top chef, season 1 episode 1, is available to watch and stream on bravo. Stephen asprinio, tre wilcox, elia aboumrad, jennifer carroll tiffany derry, dale talde, antonia lofaso get premium, high resolution news photos at. Faison was born in germany to american parents and raised as a selfdescribed army brat in various parts. With top chef masters returning on wed, july 24th, we decided to compile a list of all the restaurants opened and shuttered by the original shows cheftestants from seasons 110, and provide updates on what theyre up to now. This week we talk to top chefs alltime most stylish contestantrestaurateur, noted oenophile and racked reader, stephen asprinio, who appeared in both the shows inaugural season and in the. Tom colicchio, lee anne wong, candice kumai, kenneth lee, katie lee, stephen asprinio, andrea beauman, harold dieterle. Fellow season one competitors lee anne wong and stephen asprinio were among the 175. Season ones stephen asprinio was sent home but does it even count since hes not a. But stephen asprinio is still aspiring to be a top restaurateur.