Darrell "DAS" Smith in "The Next Food Network Star 2010"

Darrell "DAS" Smith in "The Next Food Network Star 2010" - © Food Network
Darrell "DAS" Smith trained in the culinary arts at Atlanta Technical College and specializes in new American cuisine. Originally from Detroit, he made his way to Beverly Hills to work as a chef, caterer and consultant. He instituted a new culinary program at Beverly Hills High School, where he now teaches. Darrell believes that good food has the power to heal the body and soul, and he wants to show children in urban areas that cooking professionally is an attainable goal.