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Accidentally on Purpose: Chef-in-Residence Kristen Kish on Life, Mentorship & Meaning
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In today’s episode, we chat with Kristen Kish, Escoffier Chef-in-Residence, award-winning chef, and host of Bravo’s Top Chef.
A Korean adoptee raised in Michigan, Kristen discovered her passion for cooking at a young age. After working in various Boston kitchens, she competed on Season 10 of Top Chef, ultimately winning the coveted title. Since then, she’s published a cookbook, starred in hit shows like Fast Foodies on TruTV and Iron Chef on Netflix, and in 2023, took over as the host of Top Chef for its 21st season—earning Primetime Emmy nominations for both herself and the show. Kristen is also the chef/partner of Arlo Grey in Austin, TX, the creator of KISH Aperitif, and the host of Restaurants at the End of the World on National Geographic/Disney+.
Join us as Kristen discusses her role at Escoffier, how she balances ambition with authenticity, and gives us a peek into her new memoir, Accidentally on Purpose.
Chapters
1. Accidentally on Purpose: Chef-in-Residence Kristen Kish on Life, Mentorship & Meaning (00:00:00)
2. Adapting and Relinquishing Control (00:02:19)
3. Takeaways from Young Escoffier Competition (00:06:09)
4. Marking Milestone Moments (00:07:59)
5. Mentoring and the Meaning of Life (00:11:19)
6. You Are Not Your Job (00:14:04)
7. Accidentally on Purpose (00:15:44)
8. Kirk's Wall of Rock Stars (00:20:55)
9. What's Next for Kristen (00:22:17)
10. Patience and Grace (00:24:06)
11. Kristen Kish's Current Ultimate Craving (00:26:30)
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