Category: The Next Food Network Star (Page 10 of 10)

Let me introduce you to one of the better reality shows on television. “The Next Food Network Star,” now in its fourth season on the Food Network, began last night. The show mixes drama, intrigue, and some pretty bold personalities as they search for someone who will have the chance to host their own show. It also moves along quickly and blends a really good amount of current network personalities into the mix.

This season started with ten finalists—Kelsey, a 23-year old culinary school grad; Kevin, a 39-year old restaurant owner/radio host; Shane, a 19-year old private chef; Jennifer, 32, an executive chef and single mom; Cory, a 44-year old stand up comic with a cooking background; Jeffrey, a 43-year old caterer; Adam, 30, a fifteen year kitchen veteran and theater performer; Lisa, a 31-year old restaurant owner who already reminds me of Omarosa from “The Apprentice”; Aaron, a 36-year old hospital chef; and Nipa, 35, a self-taught cook with a bubbly personality.

They began the show by introducing the season’s judges — network star Bobby Flay, and network executives Susie Fogelson and Bob Tuschman. Then they brought out another network personality, Alton Brown. Alton is not afraid of the camera Continue reading »

In the category of time flies, Season 4 of “The Next Food Network Star” is kicking off on Sunday, June 1 on, um, The Food Network. If you’ve watched the show, you know that Guy Fieri, Season 2 champ, has become a huge success, and my personal favorite host on the network. Last season, Amy Finley was eliminated, then brought back on when JAG was disqualified, setting the stage for a Rory vs. Amy finale, in which Amy won her own show, “The Gourmet Next Door” (which is no longer taping).

Anyway, if you haven’t seen this show, but if you love to cook and/or eat (come on, that’s everyone!), you have to check it out. The premise is that the contestants compete each week in challenges in which they are judged by three experts, including Food Network personality and restauranteur Bobby Flay. They are judged in how they cook, how they present food, and how they act on camera while doing both of the above. And as with any reality show, there is always drama.

Check out this link for more information, and be sure to tune in June 1 at 10 pm ET.