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Evelyn Garcia
Born

Evelyn Garcia


Houston, Texas, U.S.
EducationThe Culinary Institute of America
Alma materThe Culinary Institute of America
Culinary career

Current restaurant(s)

    • Kin HTX, Jun by Kin
Websitewww.chefevelyngarcia.com

Evelyn Garcia is an American chef most known for competing on the television series Top Chef: Houston.[1][2]

Early life

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Garcia was born and raised in Houston, in the U.S. stateofTexas. Her parents are from El Salvador and Mexico.[3]

Career

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According to Jade Yamazaki Stewart of Eater Seattle, Garcia is "known for her creative melding of Texas and Southeast Asian cuisines".[4] She operates the restaurant Kin (also known as Kin HTX),[5][6] and has also hosted pop-up dinners and workshops.[7][8] Garcia has appeared on Chopped and was a runner-up on Top Chef: Houston.[9][10][11]

Personal life

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Garcia lives in Houston.[12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ McDowell, Lauren (June 3, 2022). "Where to get 'Top Chef' finalist Evelyn Garcia's food in Houston". Houston Chronicle. Hearst Communications. ISSN 1074-7109. OCLC 30348909. Archived from the original on June 13, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  • ^ Morago, Greg (June 3, 2022). "What Evelyn Garcia said after 'Top Chef' finale". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on June 4, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  • ^ Garley, Brittany Britto (February 1, 2022). "8 Things to Know About 'Top Chef' Houston's Only Local Contender". Eater Houston. Vox Media. Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  • ^ Stewart, Jade Yamazaki (June 7, 2022). "A 'Top Chef' Alum is Bringing Texas Brisket to Shota Nakajima's Taku This Month". Eater Seattle. Vox Media. Archived from the original on June 15, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  • ^ Plumb, Tierney (November 7, 2019). "Rice Village's Much-Anticipated Food Hall Opens This Weekend". Eater Houston. Archived from the original on September 20, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  • ^ "Mastro's coming to Woodlands plus new restaurant openings". Preview | Houston Arts & Entertainment Guide. Archived from the original on September 22, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  • ^ Cook, Alison (March 29, 2022). "Top Chef contestant Evelyn Garcia wows our critic at Houston Botanic Garden pop-up". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  • ^ "Where to Get Pupusas in Houston". Houstonia. ISSN 2327-0926. Archived from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  • ^ Garley, Brittany Britto (March 2, 2022). "Houston's 'Top Chef' Contestant Evelyn Garcia Calls Representing Her City 'Mind-Blowing'". Eater Houston. Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  • ^ McDowell, Lauren (June 3, 2022). "Houstonian finalist Evelyn Garcia's 5 best moments on 'Top Chef'". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on July 13, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  • ^ Ruggiero, Lorretta. "BentoBox Chef to Chef: Grumman and Garcia". Houston Press. Voice Media Group. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  • ^ "Meet Top Chef Houston Contestant Chef Evelyn García". Houstonia. Archived from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
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