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Stephanie Izard on Bravo's "Top Chef 4: Chicago"


	Stephanie Izard on Bravo's "Top Chef 4: Chicago"

Stephanie Izard is one of the chefs on Bravo's reality cooking competition, "Top Chef 4: Chicago."

Until recently,

Stephanie Izard

was the chef/owner of Scylla in Chicago.

Stephanie Izard

is now enjoying traveling, both domestically and abroad, while planning her next exciting venture.

Stephanie Izard

's biggest lure in cooking is seafood because the same fish can be cooked so many different ways - grilled, poached, cured, pan roasted - and this brings out different attributes, flavors and textures.

Stephanie Izard

says in her cooking, contrasting and complementary elements are essential, but balance is non-negotiable.

Stephanie Izard

has always been very driven and a bit of a risk-taker. "Once I set my mind to something, I follow through. It always has to be 110%."

Age: 31
Hometown: Stamford, Connecticut. Currently resides in Chicago, Illinois.
Culinary Education: University of Michigan (undergrad); Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Favorite Simple Spring Recipe: Anything with green garlic such as gnocchi with clams, white asparagus and green garlic