Deep Dark Secrets

Top Chef Hung Huynh’s Biggest Phobia Revealed

Executive Chef Hung Huynh’s secret fear is so intense it gives him goosebumps.

You might be surprised at why Executive Pastry Chef Jenny Lee would never be her own customer.

Pastry Chef Genevieve Meli isn’t checking inventory when she sneaks into the walk-in.

Pastry Chef Jennifer Yee adopts an unlikely pet for the office.

ICC’s Pastry Arts Director Jansen Chan is brave in the kitchen, but not in the dining room.

Executive Pastry Chef Zac Young might have a salty tooth instead of a sweet one.

Executive Chef Raphael Francois is unusually drawn to this fast food in the morning.

David Burke fabrick’s Executive Chef Adin Langille has a secret he keeps from the pastry chef.

The Cecil’s Joseph “JJ” Johnson still doesn’t know the truth behind his secret.

Guess which brand name candy Pastry Chef Jacques Torres loves. Even he’s perplexed by it.

Café Boulud’s Executive Chef Gavin Kaysen really doesn’t want to be “that guy.”

Monica Ng’s secret might not be shocking, but for her career as a pastry chef.

When Geoffrey Zakarian says you’re being too fussy, heed his words.

Chef Suzanne Baby of Gallery Grill worries that one day, food allergies will have their sweet revenge.

Buttermilk Bakeshop’s Katie Rosenhouse is driven to succeed, but not in the way you might think.

There is one ingredient that Executive Chef Massimo Bebber will not even taste before serving.