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Around The World In 80 Plates
''Around the World in 80 Plates'' was an American reality competition television series that debuted May 9, 2012, on Bravo. The series follows twelve chefs competing in a culinary race across ten countries in 44 days and is hosted by professional chefs Curtis Stone and Cat Cora. Contestants In order of elimination: *Clara Moore (Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri) *Sai Pituk (Hometown: El Paso, Texas) *Keven "Cheven" Lee (Hometown: Chatsworth, California) *Chaz Brown (Hometown: Voorhees, New Jersey) *Gary Walker (Hometown: Detroit, Michigan) *Nick Lacasse (Hometown: Burlington, Vermont) *Jenna Johansen (Hometown: Boulder, Colorado) *Nicole Lou (Hometown: San Jose, California) *John Vermiglio (Hometown: Clinton Township, Michigan ) *Steve "Nookie" Postal (Hometown: Cambridge, Massachusetts) *Liz Garrett (Hometown: Los Angeles, California) – ''Runner-up'' *Avery Pursell (Hometown: Los Angeles, California) – ''Winner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cat Cora
Catherine Ann Cora is an American professional chef, television personality, business person, and cookbook author. She is best known for her featured role as an "Iron Chef" on '' Iron Chef America''Yancey, Kitty Bean"'Iron Chef' Cat Cora is out of the bag" '' USA Today'', March 31, 2006. and as co-host of '' Around the World in 80 Plates''. Early life and education Cora was born in Jackson, Mississippi, the daughter of Virginia Lee (née Brothers) and Spiro "Pete" Cora. Her father was of Greek descent (her paternal grandparents were from Skopelos, Greece). Her grandfather and father were both restaurateurs. When she was 15 years old, she brought a business plan to her father and grandfather, knowing they could help her. After earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology and Biology from the University of Southern Mississippi, she enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York where she graduated in 1995. Television and entertainment c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
