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Tom Colicchio

More than just a judge on Top Chef, chef Tom Colicchio is the real deal without any formal training. He opened the first Craft in New York in 2001 and one in LA in summer 2007 – it's already a major hot spot.

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Tom Colicchio's latest delivers both steak and sizzle

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Tom Colicchio Stats:

Born In:
Elizabeth, NJ, 1962
Training:
No formal training; restaurant work only
Mentors/Influences:
The books of Jacques Pépin
First Restaurant Job:
At Evelyn's Seafood Restaurant in Elizabeth, NJ, when he was 17 years old
Signature Style:
Contemporary American
Defining Culinary Moment:
When he was executive chef of Mondrian, Colicchio received three stars from the New York Times at the age of 26.
Favorite Food/Ingredient:
Mushrooms
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