Three Trivia Tidbits:
He taught himself how to cook at a very young age and credits Jacques Pépin's illustrated manuals on French cooking, "La Technique and La Méthode" as helping him hone hid budding talents.
His first job in the culinary world was cooking at a seafood place in his hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey.
He has since when on to open various restaurants and win many awards; the latest being that of the highest honor in the culinary world, the James Beard Foundation's "Outstanding Chef" that was presented to him in May 2010.
Tom Colicchio's Role of Head Judge on Top Chef
Coming across as serious and stern, his presence turns up the heat in kitchen. Contestants keep working but are constantly keeping one eye on where he is and mentally preparing themselves for when he makes it around to his station.
At the "Judge's Table" his demeanor usually remains the same. He is very serious about his food but does not hesitate to show his respect for a chef that has impressed him. More so than even some of the famous guest judges, a contestant will glow when receiving this praise from the master himself.
He is the perfect arm candy for Padma, the indisputable gorgeous hostess of the show. She is long and lean and beautiful; while he is big, strong and can create the most delicate soufflé. What more could a girl want?
I hope one day to meet my obsession and take a picture with me rubbing his head. Maybe my cooking skills will get better from the contact, like a genie or magic crystal ball. Mr. Tom Colicchio, if you ever by chance read this, I promise to do my best to not lick the tastiest head on Bravo TV if I can just have your autograph. (Now if my friend Sara comes along, that might be a completely different story...)
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BravoTV: Tom Colicchio
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