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Adrien Sharp ELIMINATED: WEEK 5

Adrien would like to create a show that combines his two passions: food and music. He is a self-taught cook who currently hosts a local cooking show in his hometown in Michigan, where he shares his love of healthy comfort food. Adrien is a married father of three and loves to entertain his family and friends.

Age: 29

Hometown: Jackson, Mich.

Occupation: Local cooking show host

Favorite restaurant: Cascaciis Pizza, Homer, Mich.

Food Specialty: Southwestern comfort food

Interests: Family, music, food

Favorite Food Network chef: Tyler Florence

Favorite Food Network show: Good Eats

Three people, alive or dead, that you'd like to invite to a dinner party: My grandfather, Tim Burgess, Robert Plant

Three foods you can't live without (other than bread or water): Dark chocolate, chicken, burritos (breakfast or dinner)

Culinary inspirations: Experiencing food and music together in different cultures

Culinary secret weapon: Have fun! Making mistakes is okay and that's how great recipes are created. Mix up ingredients and experiment.

Favorite food: Beef tenderloin

Food you won't go near: Anise or dishes with fennel

Weirdest thing you've ever eaten: Uni. Sea urchin. I love it, but it's weird.

Favorite food destination: Japan

Why do you think you should be The Next Food Network Star: Because my excitement and enthusiasm combined with an original idea of combining food and music in one show would be different every week and entertaining to the fullest! It will be a FANTASTIC SHOW! Call it "Sound Bites."

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