The New Face of Hawaiian Style Cooking

Props out to Eugene “Gene” Villiatora for representing Hawaii in Season 5 of Top Chef. Although born and raised in Hawaii, the self-taught Gene is doing his thing in Vegas, the home away from home for Hawaii residents.

Just based purely on superficial looks, I woulda never thought Gene was a local boy but whatever. His first foray into Indian cuisine, and Gene unknowingly makes a classic Indian dish to Padma’s delight. Even though Gene was outdone by Stefan in the first elimination challenge, I hope Gene becomes the new face of Hawaiian style cooking on Top Chef.

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