About chef Kristen Kish
Born in Korea and adopted by her family in Michigan, Kristen Kish blends her Korean roots with French and Italian culinary know-how, and the feel-good familiarity of nostalgic dishes from her Midwestern upbringing. It’s a winning formula that’s refined yet refreshingly unfussy—much less about overt showiness and more about the heart. In short, food that makes you feel full, loved, and nourished.
Today, Kristen balances her role as executive chef and partner at Austin’s
Arlo Grey w
ith cookbook writing and a steady stream of TV appearances, including hosting duties on truTV’s
Fast Foodies, sparked by her triumphant run on season 10 of
Top Chef.