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In this episode of Biscuits and Jam, hosted by Sid Evans, Top Chef Season 22 winner Chef Tristen Epps shares his journey from a childhood spent moving between Guam, the Philippines, and the U.S. to becoming a champion of Afro-Caribbean cuisine. He talks about the inspiration behind his upcoming Houston fine dining restaurant, Buboy, and his goal of bringing Caribbean flavors to the Michelin-star level. Tristen also reflects on his time at The Greenbrier, losing his stepfather mid-season, and embracing his Southern and Houstonian identity.
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Winning Top Chef
07:11 The Influence of Trinidad
14:49 Tristen’s Hospitality Philosophy
22:32 His Time at The Greenbrier
28:57 Top Chef and His Dad
40:25 What Does it Mean to be a Texan?
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