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Bold, Global, and Rooted: The Culinary Journey of Chef Tristen Epps
Bold, Global, and Rooted: The Culinary Journey of Chef Tristen Epps
Jan 05, 2026
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What happens when bold, globally inspired cooking meets deep cultural roots? In this episode, we sit down with Chef Tristen Epps—Top Chef Season 22 winner, James Beard Award semi-finalist, and Michelin-recognized chef—to explore his journey from a childhood spent across Guam, Japan, and the Philippines to leading acclaimed kitchens like Red Rooster Overtown and Ocean Social by Tristen Epps.

We talk about honoring Afro-Caribbean traditions, navigating TV competitions like Chopped and Top Chef, and using your platform to uplift underrepresented voices in the industry. If you love food, flavor, or a good underdog story, this one’s for you.

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