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a person who prepares food by some manner of heating
the restaurant hired a famous chef to raise the quality of its cuisine
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Recent Examples of chefs
The interior design is inspired by the temples of ancient Rome, with wine on display and a window where diners and passersby can watch chefs make pasta and baked good.
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Hunter also appears alongside his dad on Food Network's Tournament of Champions, interviewing the winning chefs backstage on the competition series.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
From the moment the chefs arrived, the energy was palpable.
—Buddha Lo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The chefs meet in a parking lot, where the classic Top Chef knife block awaits them.
—Buddha Lo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The chefs have an hour to create a three-course meal while being observed by a panel of judges.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Nerves, pressure and the weight of the competition were evident as the chefs worked to showcase their skills.
—Buddha Lo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
They will be assisted by celebrity sous chefs and Loaves & Fishes supporters, including Adam Fuchs of Wintrust Commercial Banking, Kristen Refness of Endeavor Health, Karen Wells of Make-A-Wish Foundation and Dustin Wilson of Duly Health and Care.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Season 6 of the bracket-style competition, which premiered on Sunday, March 2, sees 32 chefs competing for the number one spot.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Hunter also appears alongside his dad on Food Network's Tournament of Champions, interviewing the winning chefs backstage on the competition series.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
From the moment the chefs arrived, the energy was palpable.
—Buddha Lo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The chefs meet in a parking lot, where the classic Top Chef knife block awaits them.
—Buddha Lo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The chefs have an hour to create a three-course meal while being observed by a panel of judges.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Nerves, pressure and the weight of the competition were evident as the chefs worked to showcase their skills.
—Buddha Lo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
They will be assisted by celebrity sous chefs and Loaves & Fishes supporters, including Adam Fuchs of Wintrust Commercial Banking, Kristen Refness of Endeavor Health, Karen Wells of Make-A-Wish Foundation and Dustin Wilson of Duly Health and Care.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Season 6 of the bracket-style competition, which premiered on Sunday, March 2, sees 32 chefs competing for the number one spot.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Chefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chefs. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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