The Next Food Network Star - Sunday Nights at 9/8c
Rory Schepisi RUNNER-UP
Rory, 30 (Vega, TX) has a vibrant mix of an outgoing personality and a strong culinary background (she has a degree from the Culinary Institute of America and attended Johnson & Wales). Born on the east coast, she relocated to the small town of Vega, TX where she is currently building a restaurant. She is an animal lover and also appreciates the outdoors.
Age: Twenty eleven
Hometown: Grew up in Saddle River, N.J. I live in Vega, Tex.
Occupation: Restaurant owner
Favorite restaurant: Waikki Beach, St. Maarten N.A.
Food specialty: The grill, steaks, BBQ ribs
Interests: Food, photography, party planning, horses, Klay and anything new
Favorite Food Network chef: Bobby Flay
Favorite Food Network show: Throwdown/Iron Chef
Three people, alive or dead, that you'd like to invite to a dinner party: Clint Eastwood, Anthony Schepisi, Anthony Hopkins
Three foods you can't live without (other than bread or water): Sushi, salad, a good burger
Culinary inspirations: Scary to say - Eric Woods (chef of Blue Fin), and anyone that's willing to be daring
Culinary secret weapon: My ribs
Favorite food: Japanese. I can eat it, but I don't know much about cooking it.
Food you won't go near: Goat cheese
Weirdest thing you've ever eaten: Lion
Favorite food destination: St. Maarten
Why do you think you should be The Next Food Network Star: These are two things I love: hosting and cooking. Some will love me, others will hate me, but they'll all want to watch me just to see what I do or say next.
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