125. From Chopped Champion to Top Chef: Chef Anthony Jones

About this episode

Chef Anthony Jones discusses his experiences on Top Chef and Chopped, sharing insights into the culinary competition world.

Top Chef Season 23 star and Chopped Champion Chef Anthony Jones opens up about his shocking elimination, the intense pressure of Restaurant Wars, the infamous rabbit dish, and what really happens in those long stew rooms. From discovering his passion watching Japanese Iron Chef as a kid to working under Marcus Samuelsson, Chef Anthony shares raw stories about family expectations, building flavor under fire, and how Top Chef changed him. A must-listen for foodies, aspiring chefs, and Top Chef ...

People in this episode

Host: Rich Herrera

Guest: Chef Anthony Jones

Topics covered

• Top Chef
• cooking competition
• chef experiences
• food culture
• culinary arts

Keywords

• Top Chef
• Chopped Champion
• Restaurant Wars
• cooking
• chef stories
• culinary competition
• foodie

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Top Chef, Chopped

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