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

TV Recaps

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

TV Recaps

Top Chef Season 19 Episode 1 Recap: Primal Instincts

Padma Lakshmi and Chef Dawn Burrell welcomed 15 “cheftestants” to the Bayou City.

03/04/2022 By Shelby Stewart