Kristen Kish is a renowned chef, television host, and author. She is the chef/partner of Arlo Grey in Austin, TX, the host of Bravo’s Emmy-nominated Top Chef, and a New York Times best-selling author of Accidentally on Purpose. A Korean adoptee raised in Michigan, Kristen rose to fame after winning Season 10 of Top Chef. She has since starred in shows like Fast Foodies (TruTV) and Iron Chef (Netflix) and returned to Top Chef as host in 2023, earning Emmy nominations for both her role and the show. Kristen has been featured on influential lists like TIME100’s Next and Variety’s 30 Most Powerful Women on Reality TV.

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