All eyes on houston

Houston Just Had Its Biggest Night Yet at the James Beard Awards

Adrian Torres, "a brown kid from the North Side," and Top Chef alums Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu took home awards and even more Houston bragging rights.

06/15/2026 By Houstonia Staff

Bayougraphy

Houston’s Top Chef Winner Tristen Epps Is Taking Diners on a Trip Through the African Diaspora

The James Beard Award semifinalist is bringing Afro-Caribbean fine dining to the Bayou City, with bold flavors and big dreams.

07/16/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Friday Q&A

Dawn Burrell Is Cooking Up Something Great

With a new restaurant set to open in August, the former Olympic athlete turned Top Chef contestant has big plans for Houston’s culinary scene.

04/21/2023 By Shelby Stewart

Knives Out

Top Chef Season 20, Episode 1 Recap: London Calling

Acclaimed local chef Dawn Burrell is back on the hot seat.

03/10/2023 By Shelby Stewart

IN THE KITCHEN

Dawn Burrell Returns For Top Chef: All Stars

The acclaimed local chef sets her sights on winning it all in her return to Bravo’s popular cooking competition.

02/03/2023 By Shelby Stewart

Top Chef

Topping Top Chef: What's Next For Houston's Evelyn García

Houston’s own finalist Evelyn García didn’t walk away with last season’s title, but she’s got plans for more.

09/22/2022 By Shelby Stewart

TV Recaps

Top Chef Episode 14: The Final Plate

Find out the winner of season 19.

06/03/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Bayougraphy

Meet the Chef Personifying Houston Through Cooking

Chef Evelyn Garcia is a Houston native representing Bayou City on the latest season of Bravo’s Top Chef.

06/01/2022 By Shelby Stewart

TV Recaps

Top Chef Season 19, Episode 13: Cactus Makes Perfect

The four chefs end up in Tuscon, Arizona for this week’s challenge.

05/27/2022 By Shelby Stewart

TV Recaps

Top Chef Season 19 Episode 12: We're On A Boat

The chefs stay in Galveston for another seafood challenge.

05/20/2022 By Shelby Stewart

TV Recaps

Top Chef Season 19 Episode 11: Family Vacation

The chefs head to Galveston to make seafood towers and shareable family dishes.

05/13/2022 By Shelby Stewart

TV Recaps

Top Chef Episode 10 Recap: Dinner In Zero Gravity

The six chefs take their talents to space.

05/10/2022 By Shelby Stewart

TV Recaps

Top Chef Episode 9 Recap: Freedmen's Town

Seven remaining chefs take a trip to Freedmen's Town in Fourth Ward.

04/29/2022 By Shelby Stewart

TV Recaps

Top Chef Episode 8 Recap: Restaurant Wars

This week, the chefs ask themselves, would you serve your mother that?

04/22/2022 By Shelby Stewart

TV Recaps

Top Chef Season 19 Episode 7 Recap: Swallow The Competition

This week, the chefs get a jurassic blast from the past.

04/15/2022 By Shelby Stewart

TV Recaps

Top Chef Season 19 Episode 6 Recap: Trailblaze-Hers

Houstonian and Chef Evelyn Garcia wowed the judges this week with her dedication dish to the late Selena Quintanilla.

04/08/2022 By Shelby Stewart

TV Recaps

Top Chef Season 19, Episode 5 Recap: Don’t Mess With BBQ

Get ready for some south in your mouth.

04/01/2022 By Shelby Stewart

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Top Chef Season 19 Episode 4 Recap: Doppelgängers

Houston native Chef Evelyn Garcia sees highs and lows this week.

03/25/2022 By Shelby Stewart

TV Recaps

Top Chef Season 19 Episode 3 Recap: Noodles and Rice and Everything Nice

The remaining chefs dive deep into the world of Asian cuisine.

03/18/2022 By Shelby Stewart

TV Recaps

Top Chef Season 19 Episode 2 Recap: Friday Night Bites

A twist on Houston favorites: queso and Friday night football.

03/11/2022 By Shelby Stewart