The Next Food Network Star

Find out which contestant will win their own Food Network show

The Finalist

Lisa Garza

Lisa brings her own sense of style and elegance to the kitchen. Voted in 2006 by The Dallas Morning News as one of Dallas's "5 To Watch ñ Chefs," Lisa is the co-owner and special event planner of Suze Restaurant & Catering. This former beauty queen designs her own line of chic kitchen aprons and brings glamour to the gourmet scene.

Age: 32

Hometown: Dallas, Texas

Occupation: Restaurant owner

Favorite activities: Road trips with my son, painting, singing, running, dancing, brunch with friends, laughing with my crazy siblings, feeding the homeless, volunteering for charity events

Interests: Modern art, mid-century architecture/design, traveling, fashion, culture

Favorite food: Custards

Food/ingredient you won't go near: Processed foods

Favorite music: Al Green, Elvis, Dusty Springfield, Amy Winehouse, Nina Simone, John Mayer, Edith Piaf, Tom Waits, Etta James, Mahalia Jackson

Favorite shows: Paula's Home Cooking, Iron Chef America, The Martha Stewart Show, The Office, Law & Order

Favorite books: Bible, Memoirs of a Geisha,, The Way to Cook, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Food Lovers Companion, Nigella Bites, Prescription for Nutritional Healing

Favorite movies: La Vie En Rose, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Hotel Rwanda, Amelie, Roman Holiday, Battle in Seattle

Why you should be The Next Food Network Star:

I have a lifetime of cooking experience and tons of great stories and journeys to share with the world. I will use this opportunity to not only give you a great show, but to try and improve the lives of others through food and service.