Interview: Top Chef All Stars LA judge and host Tom Colicchio talks food, filming and favorite dishes [VIDEO]
Top Chef: All Stars LA judge Tom Colicchio took some time to reflect on the season in an interview with Daniel Trainor and Sam Stone. The culinary icon discussed his favorite dishes of the season, cooking with Padma & Gail, filming in Italy and why Melissa King might be the best contestant in the show’s history.
Plus, he talked about his new podcast, the difficult decisions he’s been forced to make about his restaurant and why he’s so passionate about food advocacy, especially in the midst of a pandemic.
Daniel Trainor is writer, podcaster, son and friend from Los Angeles, California. Originally from Michigan, his love for all things pop culture started early, once using pancakes to bribe his way onto the Oscars red carpet bleachers with his mother. In addition to writing for AwardsWatch, he is an huge sports fan and hosts the LGBTQ sports podcast “Same Team.” One day, he hopes Jane Krakowski will win an Emmy.
Sam Stone is a writer and actor based in Brooklyn, New York. He writes humor, culture, and travel among other things, and spends his free time reading about all those things. You can find him on twitter @sam_the_stone or on Instagram @samstone000.
Sam Stone is a writer and actor based in Brooklyn, New York. He writes humor, culture, and travel among other things, and spends his free time reading about all those things. You can find him on twitter @sam_the_stone or on Instagram @samstone000.
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