Life After Top Chef

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  • 2012
  • 1 Season
  • 5.5  (29)

Life After Top Chef is a reality show that follows four former contestants of the popular food competition series, Top Chef. The show premiered on Bravo in 2012 and stars Richard Blais, Jennifer Carroll, Spike Mendelsohn, and Fabio Viviani. Throughout the series, the four chefs navigate their post-Top Chef lives and careers, dealing with the challenges and obstacles that come with being in the highly competitive and demanding food industry. The show offers a behind-the-scenes look at the chefs' personal and professional lives, highlighting their successes, failures, and everything in between.

Richard Blais, who was the runner-up on Top Chef: Chicago and the winner of Top Chef: All-Stars, is one of the show's main stars. Blais is known for his innovative and often experimental cooking style, and the show explores his life as a chef, restaurateur, and family man. Viewers get to see Blais balancing his work and personal life, as he manages his Atlanta-based restaurant, The Spence, and juggles his responsibilities as a husband and father.

Jennifer Carroll, who was a contestant on both Top Chef: Las Vegas and Top Chef: All-Stars, is another main character on the show. The Philadelphia-based chef is the owner of the restaurant Requin, and the show documents her attempts to open a new location in Washington D.C. Carroll's story also touches on her personal struggles, including her battle with alcoholism and her journey towards sobriety.

Spike Mendelsohn, who appeared on both Top Chef: Chicago and Top Chef: All-Stars, is another chef featured on the show. Mendelsohn is the owner of several restaurants, including Good Stuff Eatery and Béarnaise, and the show documents his attempts to open a new establishment in Brooklyn. Along the way, viewers get a glimpse into Mendelsohn's personal life, including his relationship with his wife and his duties as a father.

Finally, Fabio Viviani, who was a contestant on Top Chef: New York and Top Chef: All-Stars, is the fourth main character on the show. The Italian-born chef is the owner of several restaurants, including Café Firenze and Siena Tavern, and the show follows him as he juggles his business ventures and his roles as a husband and father.

Throughout the show, the four chefs face a variety of challenges, from opening new restaurants to catering high-profile events. They also deal with personal struggles and setbacks, including financial difficulties, health issues, and family problems. Despite these obstacles, they remain committed to their craft and passionate about their work, continuing to push boundaries and experiment with new flavors and techniques.

Overall, Life After Top Chef offers an in-depth and honest look at the realities of the food industry, detailing the highs and lows of life as a professional chef. The show is a must-watch for fans of Top Chef and anyone interested in the culinary arts. With its engaging cast of characters and insightful behind-the-scenes glimpses, Life After Top Chef is a fascinating and entertaining exploration of the world of food and the people who make it.

Life After Top Chef is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (9 episodes). The series first aired on October 2, 2012.

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Episode 9
9. Episode 9
December 5, 2012
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First Lady's Choice
8. First Lady's Choice
November 28, 2012
Michelle Obama visits this charity event in which the chefs all participate in.
Let's Do Launch
7. Let's Do Launch
November 21, 2012
Richard's restaurant is opening but he's not as prepared as he'd like to be.
Mt. Viviani Erupts
6. Mt. Viviani Erupts
November 14, 2012
Spike organizes a surprise for his dad during a Washington Capitals' game. Jen puts her plans on hold to help Fabio cater an extravagant charity dinner in L.A. Richard tests his chefs' cooking skills.
Good Shuck With That
5. Good Shuck With That
November 7, 2012
A frazzled Richard hosts a nerve-racking menu tasting for his picky partners, and critiques construction of The Spence. Fabio collaborates with a beverage maker in hopes of finding success with his own martini drink line.
Shear Today, Gone To Marrow
4. Shear Today, Gone To Marrow
October 24, 2012
Fabio has an emotional goodbye with his mother before he jets to New York for a celebrity chef appearance on "Good Morning America. " Richard cooks at a prestigious event to promote the Spence and impress his critics. Richard confides in Fabio and fellow Top Chef alums.
Duck Hearts and French Baguettes
3. Duck Hearts and French Baguettes
October 17, 2012
Richard encounters an old rival when interviewing chefs. Meanwhile, Spike heads to Canada for a family wedding, but disappoints his mother when he arrives late; Jen prepares for a baseball-theme charity event; and Fabio's mother pays a visit and offers advice.
No Food Deed Goes Unpunished
2. No Food Deed Goes Unpunished
October 10, 2012
After some last minute schmoozing and boozing in Aspen, the chefs return home. Fabio buries himself in production meetings and a charity cooking class at a local church. Richard discovers his reputation is being tarnished. Spike is afraid his parents will get too involved in his business ideas.
Fabio's Not Even Mad
1. Fabio's Not Even Mad
October 2, 2012
Richard and Fabio try to work with each other in the kitchen but they may just get on each others' nerves.
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Life After Top Chef is available for streaming on the Bravo website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Life After Top Chef on demand at Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Apple TV and Bravo.
  • Premiere Date
    October 2, 2012
  • IMDB Rating
    5.5  (29)