Esther Choi
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| Born | Esther Choi November 20, 1985 |
Esther Choi is an American chef, hotel owner, and television personality. She is best known for her appearances on Food Network shows and her contributions to the culinary scene in New York City.
Early life
[edit]Choi was born in New Jersey and raised in Egg Harbor Township; she attended Egg Harbor Township High School, where she enjoyed classes in home economics.[1][2] Her Korean grandmother would often cook Korean dishes,[3] and taught Choi to make kimchi.[4] Choi and her parents lived in South Korea for three years during her childhood. Back in the United States, Choi began working in restaurants at age 14.[2]
Choi graduated from the Institute of Culinary Education in New York.[2]
Career
[edit]Choi has made a name for herself through television appearances on shows like Bobby's Triple Threat, Throwdown with Michael Symon, Chopped, Battle of the Brothers, and Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend. Choi served as the host of the Hot Ones spinoff Heat Eaters. In April 2024, she began co-hosting Food Network series Last Chef Standing.[5]
Choi opened her first restaurant, mŏkbar, of which she is a chef and owner, in 2014.[2] The restaurant serves dumplings made from her grandmother's recipe.[3] She later opened a second location in Brooklyn.[4] She is a chef and a partner at Ms. Yoo in Manhattan, which is named after her grandmother.[4]
Personal life
[edit]In February 2024, she announced her pregnancy on Instagram.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Kuperinsky, Amy. "N.J.’s Esther Choi battled Iron Chef titans. Now she’s bringing her Korean ramen (and kimchi fries) home.", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, July 31, 2022, updated December 3, 2022. Accessed May 12, 2024. "She spent some of her elementary school years in South Korea, but lived most of her childhood in Egg Harbor Township.... Home economics was her favorite class at Egg Harbor Township High School, but as a kid, her food jobs were mostly serving or working front-of-house — not the kitchen."
- ^ a b c d "Esther Choi". Institute of Culinary Education. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ a b Schwartz, Ralph (2021-06-11). "The Untold Truth Of Esther Choi". Mashed. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ a b c Hamstra, Mark (2019-01-23). "The Power List 2019: Esther Choi". Nation's Restaurant News. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ Maas, Jennifer (2024-02-29). "Food Network Sets 24-Hours-Straight Cooking Competition 'Last Chef Standing' Hosted by Michael Symon and Esther Choi (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ Vasquez, Ingrid (February 12, 2024). "Food Network Contributor and Iron Chef Star Esther Choi Announces Pregnancy: 'Beautiful Journey'". People.