Anita Lo, born in Michigan, is a second-generation Chinese American. She studied French Literature at Columbia University, but has never worked in any field other than the restaurant business, having been inspired by food while studying abroad in Paris in college.Her culinary education began by working at Bouley. She then returned to Paris and studied culinary arts at the Ritz-Escoffier school, then interned at the famed Guy Savoy. She returned to New York City where she worked at Chanterelle and other acclaimed restaurants.Anita Lo has traveled extensively, has had a self-proclaimed lifelong love of eating, and today is chef-owner of New York's Annisa restaurant. Annisa's award-winning contemporary American cuisine reflects Asian and seasonal influences. Anita's Restaurant:Annisa (New York, NY)Anita's Book:Cooking Without Borders (2011)
Restaurateur, television host, author and award-winning recording artist Roger Mooking has earned an international reputation as a chef and entertainer showcasing his globally inspired vision. Roger is best known as the host of the dynamic grilling and barbecue show "Man Fire Food" on Cooking Channel. The popular traveling food series showcases live fire cooking, including whole hog barbecue, lobster boils, Hawaiian emus, seafood roasts and more. As if he didn't already have a full plate, Roger is also the host of "Greatest of America" on Travel Channel, the host and co-creator of the internationally broadcast television series "Everyday Exotic" on Cooking Channel, and co-host of "Heat Seekers" on Food Network. In addition, Roger hosts "Man's Greatest Food" on Cooking Channel, in which he sets out on a culinary odyssey around the USA seeking "Man's Greatest Food."The Trinidadian-born, Canadian-raised chef is influenced by his culturally rich family background, his love of people and travel, and interest in global flavors to create new culinary experiences. While Roger's earliest influences are his family's Chinese and Caribbean specialties, Roger has also trained under Japanese, Chinese, French and Swiss German chefs. He has opened and consulted on many restaurants, including Twist by Roger Mooking at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Over the years, Roger has garnered many accolades, including the prestigious "Premiers Award" for excellence in the field of Creative Arts and Design, a Gourmand World Cookbook Award, a Socan Classics Award and countless "Best Of" mentions.His talents have led to appearances throughout Southeast Asia, India, North America, Europe, Australia, the Caribbean and Latin America, and include features on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Top Chef Canada, Iron Chef, Guy's Grocery Games, Supermarket Stakeout and Chopped (he was also the winner in the special All-Star Chopped celebrity chef episode!).
Tyler helps a couple from Chula Vista, CA, with their favorite dish, Kung Pao Beef. It's a Chinese feast as Tyler teaches them how to make spring rolls, egg drop soup, fortune cookies and a killer Kung Pao beef dish.
The Kitchen is making the most nostalgic treats from the food court. Katie Lee Biegel and Alex Guarnaschelli pair up to make their versions of iconic, Chinese-American food court favorites, Lightened-Up Orange Chicken and Broccoli and Saucy Lo Mein with Mushrooms and Broccoli. Next, Geoffrey Zakarian puts his spin on the orange smoothie drink we all know and love with his Orange GZ and Orange You Glad to See Me Cocktail. Then, Jeff Mauro recreates his favorite mall food court guilty pleasure -- Chili Cheese Fries! Finally, Sunny Anderson makes her Easy Pizza Dough Pretzels, inspired by the one and only indulgent mall pretzel.