Lia Bardeen is one of the chefs on Bravo's reality cooking competition, "Top Chef 3: Miami."
Originally a literature major, Lia Bardeen found her passion in cooking and never looked back. Currently the executive sous chef at Manhattan's elite Jean Georges restaurant, this self-taught, self-starter knew that to be the best - she had to train under the best. Lia Bardeen has honed her skills at Jean Georges and now feels she is one of the top line cooks around. Living in New York, Lia Bardeen has been influenced by many different types of food and calls her signature style eclectic. Lia Bardeen feels it's key to always be proud of what you do.
Age: 28
Hometown: Tacoma, Washimgton; currently resides in Brooklyn, New York
Profession: Executive Sous Chef, Jean Georges
Culinary Education: Self-Taught
Favorite Simple Summer Recipe: Guacamole
Originally a literature major, Lia Bardeen found her passion in cooking and never looked back. Currently the executive sous chef at Manhattan's elite Jean Georges restaurant, this self-taught, self-starter knew that to be the best - she had to train under the best. Lia Bardeen has honed her skills at Jean Georges and now feels she is one of the top line cooks around. Living in New York, Lia Bardeen has been influenced by many different types of food and calls her signature style eclectic. Lia Bardeen feels it's key to always be proud of what you do.
Age: 28
Hometown: Tacoma, Washimgton; currently resides in Brooklyn, New York
Profession: Executive Sous Chef, Jean Georges
Culinary Education: Self-Taught
Favorite Simple Summer Recipe: Guacamole