Bravo! A New Generation of Asian Chefs Gets the Spotlight

Left to right: Hung Huynh, Irene Wong, James Oseland, Lee Anne Wong, Vikas Khanna (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society) Slideshow: Spotlight On a New Generation of Asian Chefs

NEW YORK, April 2, 2008 - The worlds of cooking and show business intersected at the Asia Society as four stars from the food world—reigning Bravo Top Chef winner Hung Huynh, Lee Anne Wong, Irene Wong, and Vikas Khanna—entertained a sold-out crowd with their unique perspectives on Asian cuisine and the challenges of balancing cooking in the kitchen with appearing in front of the camera.

Audience members, including Top Chef Season 2 contestant Marcel Vigneron, heard moderator James Oseland, Editor in Chief of Saveur magazine, draw forth critical details like the panelists' favorite ingredients and restaurants.

The panelists described how their respective cultures and life experiences have influenced their culinary styles, and also shared behind-the-scenes accounts of their experiences on the Bravo reality television program Top Chef.

Panelists:
Hung Huynh, Executive Sous Chef, Guy Savoy, Las Vegas; winner, Top Chef Season 3
Vikas Khanna, Chef/Owner , Purnima Restaurant, Cafe at Rubin Museum of Art, Tulsi Caterers
Irene Wong, Producer, IW Productions
Lee Anne Wong, Executive Chef, the French Culinary Institute; contestant, Top Chef Season 1

Moderator:
James Oseland, Editor in Chief, Saveur

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Slideshow: Spotlight On a New Generation of Asian Chefs