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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
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    Trained at The French Laundry, Daniel, Chez Panisse, and el Bulli.

  • 2004
    Founded Trail Blais
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    Culinary consulting company.

  • 2011
    Won Bravo's Top Chef All-Stars
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  • 2013
    Opened Juniper & Ivy in San Diego
    Juniper & Ivy

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    Opened multiple Flip Burger Boutique locations
    Flip Burger Boutique

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    Opened Crack Shack (chicken and egg concept)
    Crack Shack

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    Opened Ember & Rye
    Ember & Rye

    Steakhouse at Park Hyatt Aviara

  • 2022
    Opened Four Flamingos
    Four Flamingos

    Key West restaurant

  • 2024
    Co-hosted James Beard Awards
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  • 2025
    Opened La Zozzona and other restaurants
    La Zozzona

    Italian eatery in Arizona

  • 2025
    Opened California English
    California English

    San Diego restaurant

Related News
Next Level Chef Season 4 is Coming!
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 Various
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