Compliments to the Chef
Compliments to the Chef
Bits Nicholas & Nancy DaSilva
Join hosts Bits and Nancy as they unpack every episode of Top Chef. Follow along each week as they discuss the cheftestants, their dishes and, most importantly, Tom Colicchio's hats. Your friendly Top Chef companion podcast will bring you all the Monday morning quarterback commentary you've always wanted to share along with guests from the food industry and beyond to prolong your enjoyment of the most elite cooking competition on TV.
A Conversation with Tom Colicchio
With the conclusion of Season 23, the pod sits down with the master behind the scene of Top Chef, the one, the only Tom Colicchio. You do not want to miss this interview, full of Top Chef history, memories and thoughts on the state of the restaurant industry.
Jun 12
50 min
The Final Toast (S23E14 Finale)
It's the biggest night of the season and the chefs are cooking the best meal of their lives! Tune into our coverage of the Top Chef finale.
Jun 9
45 min
SEASON 23 FINALISTS INTERVIEW!!!! - Laurence Louie, Rhoda Magbitang, Sherry Cardoso
Prepare for the finale with a quick pre-game with all of the finalists! Laurence, Rhoda and Sherry join us to talk about their headspace going into the final cook of the season. You don't want to miss this.
Jun 8
13 min
Baker's Dozen (S12E13)
It's the last stop before the Top Chef finale and it's possibly the best episode yet! An incredible quickfire with Tom's 20 questions plus an A+ elimination challenge. This episode is amazing from start to finish, you don't want to miss it!
Jun 2
41 min
Second Helping Week 12 - Joy Barrett
Welcome to the pod Emmy-nominated casting producer of Top Chef Joy Barrett!! Tune into this incredible BTS look into how to get cast on the best show on television!!
Jun 1
37 min
Appalachian Spring (S23E12)
We're going to Asheville on this week's episode of Top Chef! Tune into our coverage of the final five chef in season 23, and stick around for a SPICY judges table.
May 26
38 min
Second Helping Week 11 w/ Duyen Ha
We have green-striped DWAYNE herself on the pod, Duyen Ha! Tune into this fun interview to hear about what this fan favorite is up to post-show.
May 25
12 min
What's up, doc? (S23E11)
We're serving up rabbit and hiccups on this week's episode of the pod! Tune into our coverage of Top Chef season 23 episode 11.
May 19
41 min
Second Helping Week 10 (Part 1) w/ Oscar Diaz
We have the rizz king of season 23 on the pod, Oscar Diaz!!! Tune in to hear about Oscar's journey to Top Chef and what he's up to post-show. A two-time James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef Southeast, Oscar Diaz was born and raised in Chicago. Growing up surrounded by diverse flavors shaped his bold, multicultural culinary style blending his Mexican heritage, global influences, and Southern soul. After training in Michelin-starred kitchens across Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Chicago, he landed in Raleigh, N.C., where he helped to launch Cortez Seafood + Cocktails. In 2023, Oscar opened Little Bull in Durham, which recently earned a Michelin Guide recommendation and features an American melting pot of flavors. His second restaurant AAKTUN opened in 2024, pushing Latin American flavors. Oscar’s latest project and third restaurant, TaTaco is a mercado-inspired eatery in Durham. Known for his fearless creativity and high-pressure skills, Oscar was featured in Time Magazine as a chef defining the “Nuevo South.” A musical aficionado at heart, he loves to DJ, travel and wants to apply the same passion and skills to food and remix his cuisine. Instagram: @buenosdiaz
May 18
12 min
Second Helping Week 10 (Part 2) w/ Brandon Dearden
The first of the brothers Dearden to grace the pod! Tune into the pod to hear about his career, time on Top Chef and his social media empireGrowing up in Sterling, Va., Brandon Dearden was drawn to the kitchen, often found cooking alongside his grandma, helping at his father’s restaurant job and cooking on a line while in high school. He shares his passion for food alongside his identical twin brother and fellow competitor, Jonathan, this season. After earning dual degrees in Culinary Arts and International Baking & Pastry, he trained in Las Vegas, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. His career includes notable roles with Alinea, Saison Hospitality Group, Wolfgang Puck’s Fine Dining Group, Charlie Palmer’s Aureole and Daniel Boulud’s Dinex Group. Now residing in Hamilton, MT, Brandon is the chef and co-owner of Ember and Grano, bringing a live-fire-driven approach to Montana cuisine built on local grain, seasonal agriculture and trusted ranching partners. Ember focuses on incorporating local ingredients, spotlighting its terroir, beef and hyper-seasonal produce. Grano specializes in American-Italian cuisine with well-executed, simple ingredients. Brandon was recently named a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef in the Mountains. Known for his ability to thrive under pressure, especially fueled by a friendly lifelong sibling rivalry, he approaches every challenge with focus and fire. Instagram: @chefauthorized
May 18
13 min
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