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Tom Colicchio is an acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and advocate, known for his culinary establishments and his role as head judge on Bravo's 'Top Chef'. He leverages his platform to champion food policy and combat hunger.
Tom Colicchio partnered with Harry & David to infuse his culinary expertise into their offerings, bringing new creative direction to the brand's food products.
Ninja partnered with VIZIO for the second season of Tom Colicchio's 'The Pantry', integrating Ninja products into the shoppable cooking experiences.
Tom Colicchio invested in and partnered with Made In, a direct-to-consumer cookware brand, offering high-quality kitchen essentials.
BMW of North America was an auto partner for the 'Top Chef' series.
Delta Air Lines served as an airline and secondary prizing partner for 'Top Chef'.
Josh Cellars wine was a wine partner for the 'Top Chef' series.
Teakoe's Fine Teas was a salt partner for the 'Top Chef' series.
Tom Colicchio partnered with VIZIO for his shoppable series 'The Pantry', highlighting a blend of entertainment and innovative shopping experiences directly on the VIZIO Home Screen.
Tequila Camarena is a brand partner for Tom Colicchio's v-commerce integrated series 'The Pantry'.
Crown Maple is a brand partner for Tom Colicchio's v-commerce integrated series 'The Pantry'.
ChefShop.com is a brand partner for Tom Colicchio's v-commerce integrated series 'The Pantry'.
Eddie's Pickles is a brand partner for Tom Colicchio's v-commerce integrated series 'The Pantry'.
Colicchio Collection is a brand partner for Tom Colicchio's v-commerce integrated series 'The Pantry'.
Tilit is a brand partner for Tom Colicchio's v-commerce integrated series 'The Pantry'.
Thomas Patrick Colicchio was born on August 15, 1962, in Elizabeth, New Jersey. His early culinary journey included serving as a sous-chef to Thomas Keller at Rakel in Manhattan during the mid-1980s. In July 1994, Colicchio co-founded Gramercy Tavern in New York City with Danny Meyer. This restaurant achieved recognition, being voted Most Popular Restaurant in New York City by the Zagat Survey in 2003 and 2005. He later sold his interest in the establishment in 2006. Colicchio continued to expand his culinary ventures by opening the first Craft restaurant in spring 2001, followed a year later by the first Craftsteak at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. In 2003, he launched the first location of ‘wichcraft, a sandwich shop concept.
Colicchio’s career progressed with the opening of Colicchio & Sons and Riverpark in 2010. That same year, he received the Outstanding Chef award from the James Beard Foundation. Beyond his work in restaurants, Colicchio has been involved in television since 2006, serving as the head judge on Bravo’s reality TV show ‘Top Chef’ and as a consulting producer for ‘Top Chef Masters’. His work on ‘Top Chef’ earned him an Emmy Award in 2010 for Outstanding Reality-Competition Programming. He also hosted the reality series ‘Best New Restaurant’ in 2015 and has made cameo appearances in various television shows and films, including ‘Treme’, ‘The Simpsons’, and ‘The Smurfs’.
Recognized for his advocacy, Colicchio executive produced the 2013 documentary “A Place at the Table,” directed by his wife Lori Silverbush, which highlighted the causes of hunger in the U.S. This experience solidified his commitment to social justice and food policy, leading him to become an active voice in Washington, D.C. He has worked with organizations such as City Harvest and Food Bank for New York City, and served on their food councils. In 2020, he launched the “Citizen Chef” podcast, focusing on food, politics, policy, and citizenship. His recent book, “Why I Cook,” published in 2024, acts as both a memoir and a cookbook.
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