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Patrick Rolfe: ELIMINATED: WEEK 1

Patrick currently serves as the Senior Sous Chef for a restaurant in Seattle, Wash., and also teaches cooking classes. He got his start in the restaurant industry after receiving a culinary degree from Art Institute of Seattle. Patrick's culinary motto is "Local local local, fresh fresh fresh" and he finds inspiration from fellow chefs. He is married and expecting his first child.

Age: 33

Hometown: Seattle, Wash.

Occupation: Chef

Favorite restaurant: Palisade Seattle

Food specialty: Pastas with fresh sauces

Interests: Cooking, gardening, music

Favorite Food Network chef: Iron Chef Morimoto – Mario – Alton Brown (not necessarily in that order)

Favorite Food Network show: The original Iron Chef series

Three people, alive or dead, that you'd like to invite to a dinner party: Jay Z, Oprah, Alton Brown

Three foods you can't live without (other than bread or water): Basil, butter, garlic

Culinary inspirations: Asian fusion – chefs that blend Asian flavors with other regional cuisine

Culinary secret weapon: Local fresh ingredients

Favorite food: Pastas with fresh sauces

Food you won't go near: Uni, foie gras, almost all meat

Weirdest thing you've ever eaten: Uni

Favorite food destination: Mexico

Why do you think you should be The Next Food Network Star: I think I possess the skills of a good host. Passion for food and creative cooking, humor, plus I really love to teach people how to eat well and healthy in their own homes.

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