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'''Shirley Chung''' is a Chinese-American chef known for appearances on ''[[Top Chef: New Orleans]]'', ''[[Top Chef: Charleston]]'' and |
'''Shirley Chung''' is a Chinese-American chef known for appearances on ''[[Top Chef: New Orleans]]'', ''[[Top Chef: Charleston]]'' and Food Network's ''[[Tournament of Champions (TV series)|Tournament of Champions]]''. |
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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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Chung was born in [[Beijing]], China and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 17 years old.<ref name="Fox">{{ |
Chung was born in [[Beijing]], China and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 17 years old.<ref name="Fox">{{Cite news |last=Fox |first=Michelle |date=17 May 2021 |title=Shirley Chung of 'Top Chef' pivoted her business and became a voice against anti-Asian hate |url=https://news.yahoo.com/shirley-chung-top-chef-pivoted-204114474.html |access-date=19 July 2022 |work=news.yahoo.com}}</ref> She was introduced to international cuisine as a child by her grandmother Liang Si Yi, who worked as a director for the Red Cross.<ref name="Huddleston">{{Cite news |last=Huddleston |first=Justina |date=25 February 2022 |title=The Truth About Shirley Chung From Guy Fieri's Tournament Of Champions Season 3 |url=https://www.mashed.com/780677/the-truth-about-shirley-chung-from-guy-fieris-tournament-of-champions-season-3/ |access-date=19 July 2022 |work=Mashed.com}}</ref> Chung worked for several years in Silicon Valley, after graduating with a degree in business administration.<ref name="Constante">{{Cite web |last=Constante |first=Agnes |date=2 May 2016 |title=Irvine Chef Spotlight: Shirley Chung |url=https://www.destinationirvine.com/blog/post/chef-spotlight-shirley-chung/ |access-date=19 July 2022 |website=www.destinationirvine.com |language=en-us}}</ref> She eventually left the tech industry to attend culinary school.<ref name="Radke">{{Cite news |last=Radke |first=Brock |date=25 September 2013 |title=Chatting with Las Vegas 'Top Chef' contestant Shirley Chung |url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/dining/chef-talk/2013/sep/25/chatting-las-vegas-top-chef-contestant-shirley-chu/ |access-date=19 July 2022 |work=lasvegasweekly.com}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
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Trained in classic French and Italian cuisine, Chung has since worked and opened restaurants for chefs including [[José Andrés]], [[Thomas Keller]] and [[Guy Savoy]].<ref name="Stapleton">{{ |
Trained in classic French and Italian cuisine, Chung has since worked and opened restaurants for chefs including [[José Andrés]], [[Thomas Keller]] and [[Guy Savoy]].<ref name="Stapleton">{{Cite news |last=Stapleton |first=Susan |date=8 December 2014 |title=Shirley Chung Ready to Wow with Twenty Eight Modern Chinese Cuisine |url=https://vegas.eater.com/2014/12/8/7354173/shirley-chung-ready-to-wow-with-twenty-eight-modern-chinese-cuisine |access-date=19 July 2022 |work=Eater Vegas |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Huddleston" /> In 2014 she opened Twenty Eight with Stacie Tran, acting as partner chef at the Irvine, California restaurant.<ref name="Stapleton" /> |
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Chung opened her first restaurant, Ms. Chi Cafe, in Culver City in 2018.<ref name="Harris">{{ |
Chung opened her first restaurant, Ms. Chi Cafe, in Culver City in 2018.<ref name="Harris">{{Cite news |last=Harris |first=Jenn |date=27 September 2018 |title='Top Chef' alum Shirley Chung wants to change the way people think about Chinese food in L.A. |url=https://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-fo-re-shirley-chung-20190927-story.html |access-date=19 July 2022 |work=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> She spoke openly about her experiences with [[Anti-Asian racism in the United States|anti-Asian racism]] following the onset of the [[COVID-19 pandemic in the United States|COVID-19]] in order to draw attention to the impact of hate-motivated behavior on [[Asian Pacific American]] owned businesses.<ref name="Fox" /> |
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In addition to working in restaurants, Chung has appeared on numerous cooking |
In addition to working in restaurants, Chung has appeared on numerous cooking-related television shows. She first appeared as a contestant on [[Top Chef]] [[Top Chef: New Orleans|Season 11]], where she finished in third place.<ref name="Calvario">{{Cite news |last=Calvario |first=Liz |date=22 May 2021 |title='Top Chef' Alum Shirley Chung Shares Her Family-Inspired Recipe for Scallion Pancakes |url=https://www.etonline.com/top-chef-alum-shirley-chung-shares-her-family-inspired-recipe-for-scallion-pancakes-exclusive |access-date=19 July 2022 |work=www.etonline.com}}</ref> She returned to the show during [[Top Chef: Charleston|Season 14]], competing against winner [[Brooke Williamson]] in the finals.<ref name="Bricker">{{Cite news |last=Bricker |first=Tierney |date=3 March 2017 |title=Top Chef Season 14 Crowns a Winner After the Best Finale Ever: Was It Brooke Williamson or Shirley Chung? |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/833456/top-chef-season-14-crowns-a-winner-after-the-best-finale-ever-was-it-brooke-williamson-or-shirley-chung |access-date=19 July 2022 |work=E! Online}}</ref> The pair previously competed against each other as part of ''[[Top Chef Duels]]'', where Chung bested Williamson.<ref name="Vilanova">{{Cite news |last=Vilanova |first=John |date=14 August 2014 |title=Top Chef Duels recap: Shirley Chung vs. Brooke Williamson |url=https://ew.com/recap/top-chef-duels-season-1-episode-2/ |access-date=19 July 2022 |work=EW.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2022, she began participating on Food Network's ''[[Tournament of Champions (TV series)|Tournament of Champions]]'' hosted by Guy Fieri.<ref name="Huddleston" /> |
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==Publications== |
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Shirley Chung is a Chinese-American chef known for appearances on Top Chef: New Orleans, Top Chef: Charleston and Food Network's Tournament of Champions.
Early life and education[edit]
Chung was born in Beijing, China and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 17 years old.[2] She was introduced to international cuisine as a child by her grandmother Liang Si Yi, who worked as a director for the Red Cross.[3] Chung worked for several years in Silicon Valley, after graduating with a degree in business administration.[4] She eventually left the tech industry to attend culinary school.[5]
Career[edit]
Trained in classic French and Italian cuisine, Chung has since worked and opened restaurants for chefs including José Andrés, Thomas Keller and Guy Savoy.[6][3] In 2014 she opened Twenty Eight with Stacie Tran, acting as partner chef at the Irvine, California restaurant.[6]
Chung opened her first restaurant, Ms. Chi Cafe, in Culver City in 2018.[7] She spoke openly about her experiences with anti-Asian racism following the onset of the COVID-19 in order to draw attention to the impact of hate-motivated behavior on Asian Pacific American owned businesses.[2]
In addition to working in restaurants, Chung has appeared on numerous cooking-related television shows. She first appeared as a contestant on Top Chef Season 11, where she finished in third place.[8] She returned to the show during Season 14, competing against winner Brooke Williamson in the finals.[9] The pair previously competed against each other as part of Top Chef Duels, where Chung bested Williamson.[10] In 2022, she began participating on Food Network's Tournament of Champions hosted by Guy Fieri.[3]
Publications[edit]
- Chung, Shirley (2018). Chinese Heritage Cooking From My American Kitchen: Discover Authentic Flavors with Vibrant, Modern Recipes. Salem, MA: Page Street Publishing (published Oct 23, 2018). ISBN 9781624146770.
References[edit]
- ^ Luna, Nancy (March 9, 2017). "Life after ‘Top Chef’ for Shirley Chung – Orange County Register". The Orange County Register. Digital First Media. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Fox, Michelle (17 May 2021). "Shirley Chung of 'Top Chef' pivoted her business and became a voice against anti-Asian hate". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ a b c Huddleston, Justina (25 February 2022). "The Truth About Shirley Chung From Guy Fieri's Tournament Of Champions Season 3". Mashed.com. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ Constante, Agnes (2 May 2016). "Irvine Chef Spotlight: Shirley Chung". www.destinationirvine.com. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ Radke, Brock (25 September 2013). "Chatting with Las Vegas 'Top Chef' contestant Shirley Chung". lasvegasweekly.com. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ a b Stapleton, Susan (8 December 2014). "Shirley Chung Ready to Wow with Twenty Eight Modern Chinese Cuisine". Eater Vegas. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ Harris, Jenn (27 September 2018). "'Top Chef' alum Shirley Chung wants to change the way people think about Chinese food in L.A." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ Calvario, Liz (22 May 2021). "'Top Chef' Alum Shirley Chung Shares Her Family-Inspired Recipe for Scallion Pancakes". www.etonline.com. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ Bricker, Tierney (3 March 2017). "Top Chef Season 14 Crowns a Winner After the Best Finale Ever: Was It Brooke Williamson or Shirley Chung?". E! Online. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ Vilanova, John (14 August 2014). "Top Chef Duels recap: Shirley Chung vs. Brooke Williamson". EW.com. Retrieved 19 July 2022.