Bio
Stephanie Izard is an American chef who was a contestant on the fourth season of the reality television competition Top Chef, in 2008.
Top Chef Bio
Until recently, Stephanie was the chef/owner of Scylla in Chicago. She is now enjoying traveling, both domestically and abroad, while planning her next exciting venture.
Stephanie'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, flavours and textures.
Stephanie says in her cooking, contrasting and complementary elements are essential, but balance is non-negotiable.
She 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%."