Anna Caplan
Chef Alex Padilla came hungry – for a win, reportedly earning his way into the “Best Chef on the Block” spot on ABC’s “The Chew.”
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Yesterday, he cooked his heart out on the show, facing the other remaining finalists, where he cleaned their plates.
Padilla, executive chef at Legacy Restaurants, including Ninfa’s and Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys, qualified to make it to New York after being named ABC13 and “The Chew’s” Best Chef on the Block for Houston in January.
The judges for the local cook-off included ABC13’s Katherine Whaley, CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler, Sylvia Casares from Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen and Peter Montalvo from the Houston Food Bank.
It all comes down to today! Who will win #TheChew's "Best Chef on the Block" competition? Tune in at 1e|12c|p to find out! #TheChewBestChef pic.twitter.com/ktZqcNksDC
— The Chew (@thechew) February 22, 2018
Padilla’s active profile in the community also played a role in his selection.
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Padilla competed one of six finalists.
Congrats, Chef!
Chef Alex Padilla nabbed gold during our first ever Best Chef on the Block competition! Watch it all unfold! #TheChewBestChef #Houston pic.twitter.com/WzX9cNFDbU
— The Chew (@thechew) February 22, 2018
