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Meet metro Phoenix chefs who earned top honors on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’ competition

Chef Laura Gonzalez of Prikly catering was a "Chopped" champion in 2018 on the "Wellington Woes" episode. — Chef Laura Gonzalez of Prikly catering was a “Chopped” champion in 2018 on the “Wellington Woes” episode.
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Chef Tommy D'Ambrosio of Aioli Gourmet Burgers was the winner of "Chopped" Season 39, Episode 9: Tacos and Tequila. — Chef Tommy D’Ambrosio of Aioli Gourmet Burgers was the winner of “Chopped” Season 39, Episode 9: Tacos and Tequila.
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Chef Roberto Centeno won "Chopped, Grilling on the Edge." — Chef Roberto Centeno won “Chopped, Grilling on the Edge.”
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Chef Roberto Centeno prepares his round two dish. — Chef Roberto Centeno prepares his round two dish.
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Chef Simona Lauren won "Chopped, Sexy Feast." — Chef Simona Lauren won “Chopped, Sexy Feast.”
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Contestant Simona Lauren created elegant presentations that won the judges' hearts. — Contestant Simona Lauren created elegant presentations that won the judges’ hearts.
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Chef Cory Oppold won a championship and got to hug Martha Stewart. — Chef Cory Oppold won a championship and got to hug Martha Stewart.
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Chef Cory Oppold cooks with green bean pops, dinosaur kale, turnips and an assortment of cauliflower during the appetizer round, as seen on "Chopped," Season 39. — Chef Cory Oppold cooks with green bean pops, dinosaur kale, turnips and an assortment of cauliflower during the appetizer round, as seen on “Chopped,” Season 39.
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Chef Adam Allison on "Chopped."

Chef Adam Allison had a more Zen attitude about the competition. — Chef Adam Allison on “Chopped.”
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Chef Jennifer Caraway's winnings helped her organization, The Joy Bus, which creates food for cancer patients. — Chef Adam Allison had a more Zen attitude about the competition.
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Chef Jennifer Caraway decided to go on the show because of her daughter. — Chef Jennifer Caraway’s winnings helped her organization, The Joy Bus, which creates food for cancer patients.Food Network

Chef Nick LaRosa expanded his restaurant, Nook Kitchen, after winning the championship. — Chef Nick LaRosa expanded his restaurant, Nook Kitchen, after winning the championship.
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Chef Nick LaRosa prepares his squab appetizer. — Chef Nick LaRosa prepares his squab appetizer.
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Jason Asher, right, of Century Grand, won "Chopped," Season 38, Episode 6: Bar Fight. — Jason Asher, right, of Century Grand, won “Chopped,” Season 38, Episode 6: Bar Fight.
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