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Episode Appearances
The Chef's Cut · May 11, 2026
Tristen Epps-Long on Fast Food Beginnings, Michelin’s Race Problem, and Becoming a Top Chef Champion!!
“Mentor figure who discovered Tristen on The Taste and employed him at Red Rooster; described as godfather of Black chefs”
Michelin Star Bias Against Caribbean and African CuisinesTop Chef Platform Impact on Chef Careers and RepresentationMarcus Samuelsson's Role in Black Chef Mentorship and Advancement
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Gail Simmons on Why Top Chef Wins, Cooking Competition Shows and What Judges Really Think!!
“Adrienne Cheatham worked at Red Rooster; Marcus Amos works for him and also works with recent Top Chef winner”
Cooking competition show format design and evolutionReality television production logistics and crew managementFood media and food journalism career pathways
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Bobby on the Beat · Feb 16, 2026
Building a Restaurant Empire: Aquavit, Red Rooster, Hav & Mar and Beyond, Korean-Style Pork Lettuce Wraps with Marcus Samuelsson
“Chef and restaurateur building multi-concept empire; discusses mentorship, equity in hiring, and international expansion”
Restaurant mentorship and talent developmentWomen in culinary leadership positionsDiversity and equity in fine dining
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