Stephanie Cmar
Stephanie Cmar is an American private chef and was a competitor on three seasons of Top Chef. Cmar was a finalist in Top Chef: All-Stars L.A..
Career
Cmar has worked at several restaurants including B&G Oysters, Stir, and at Barbara Lynch’s flagship restaurant, No.9 Park, as a sous-chef.[1][2] In 2015, Cmar became the executive chef at Fairsted Kitchen in Boston.[3]
Cmar originally competed in the qualifying rounds on the first episode of season 10 of Top Chef. She placed seventh in Top Chef: New Orleans but was eliminated due to another competitor's mistake.[1][4] Cmar was invited to return for season 17, Top Chef: All-Stars L.A. and was often described as the underdog of that season.[5] Cmar was a finalist in season 17 but lost to Melissa King.[6]
In 2020, Cmar launched a mini online cooking show on her Instagram called, "My Shitty Little Kitchen", produced by Brian Pu Ruiz.[7][5][1]
Personal Life
In 2018, Cmar's brother Colton passed away from a drug overdose. Cmar spoke openly about her brother's death in Top Chef: All-Stars L.A. and said the first course of her finale meal was inspired by him.[4][6] Cmar lives in Easthampton with her husband David.[8]
References
- Cain, Jacqueline (18 June 2020). "Stephanie Cmar Goes From a "Shitty Little" Boston Kitchen to the "Top Chef All Stars" Finale". Boston Magazine. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- Hughes, Christopher (18 October 2013). "Q&A: 'Top Chef' Stephanie Cmar talks donuts, guilty pleasures, and second chances". Boston.com. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- "Stephanie Cmar at Fairsted Kitchen - Boston Restaurant News and Events". Boston Chefs. 12 May 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- McGuinness, Devan (2020). "What You Should Know About 'Top Chef' Contestant Stephanie Cmar's Brother". Distractify. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- Mancini, Vince (24 June 2020). "Top Chef's Lovable Losers Bryan Voltaggio And Stephanie Cmar On This Season's Most Roastable Moments". UPROXX. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- Wilson, Korsha (18 June 2020). "'Top Chef' All-Stars Los Angeles Season Finale Recap: Episode 14—'Finito'". Food & Wine. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- Cannon, Kristine (29 April 2020). "An Exclusive Look Inside 'Top Chef' Star Stephanie Cmar's Fridge". SheKnows. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- Vanni, Olivia (14 May 2020). "Inside chef Stephanie Cmar's ridiculously underwhelming home kitchen". Boston Herald. Retrieved 25 June 2020.