Stephanie Izard is known in town as the former chef and owner of Scylla in Chicago. After letting go of Scylla, she now spends most of her time traveling and planning on her next venture. The 31-year-old from Stamford, Connecticut is famous for her love of cooking seafood. According to Stephanie, it is seafood that excites her the most. She is amazed by the fact that the same fish can be cooked in so many different ways-grilled, poached, cured, or pan roasted, and is ecstatic that each method of cooking brings out different attributes, flavors and textures. While she enjoys mixing contrasting and complementary elements in her cooking, she stands firm in believing that balance is the most essential and that balance should be non-negotiable. Stephanie describes herself as a risk-taker, knowing that she is brave enough to pursue whatever she sets her mind on. She is also proud to announce that she is a pro at any dish that has seafood in it. Stephanie lives in Chicago, Illinois.
Stephanie was a contestant and the winner of Top Chef Season 4.
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