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Richard Blais
Modern American
Deconstructed dishes
Globally-inspired flavors
About Chef Richard Blais
Chef mentor on Next Level Chef.
Trained at renowned restaurants like The French Laundry and el Bulli; Founded Trail Blais, a culinary consulting company; Known for his playful and sometimes controversial personality.
Awards & Recognition
Bravo's Top Chef All-Stars Winner (2011)
James Beard Awards (co-host) (2024)
StarChefs Rising Star Concept Award (2012)
Chef Timeline
1998
Graduated from the Culinary Institute of America
N/ATrained at The French Laundry, Daniel, Chez Panisse, and el Bulli.
2004
Founded Trail Blais
N/ACulinary consulting company.
2011
Won Bravo's Top Chef All-Stars
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2013
Opened Juniper & Ivy in San Diego
Juniper & IvyN/A
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Opened multiple Flip Burger Boutique locations
Flip Burger BoutiqueN/A
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Opened Crack Shack (chicken and egg concept)
Crack ShackN/A
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Opened Ember & Rye
Ember & RyeSteakhouse at Park Hyatt Aviara
2022
Opened Four Flamingos
Four FlamingosKey West restaurant
2024
Co-hosted James Beard Awards
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2025
Opened La Zozzona and other restaurants
La ZozzonaItalian eatery in Arizona
2025
Opened California English
California EnglishSan Diego restaurant
Related News
Image credit: Brian Bowen Smith / FOX
Gordon Ramsay's Next Level Chef is returning for a fourth season in 2025. Details on the release date, chefs, and prizes are available.
Source: Parade
Published: 3 months ago VariousRelated Links:
https://parade.com/tv/next-level-chef-season-4
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