What happened to Carlos from Top Chef?

Mexique earned a Michelin star in consecutive years in 2013 and 2014. Gaytan confirmed the shutter on Sunday night and said after a decade it was time to try something new. For now, Gaytan’s going to focus on Ha, his new restaurant at the Hotel Xcaret in Mexico.

Who owns Tzuco restaurant in Chicago?

Carlos Gaytan
Fast forward and Carlos Gaytan is now Chef-owner of Tzuco in the city’s Gold Coast neighborhood, where the food is a blend of his Mexican heritage with a French twist.

Who is Carlos Gaytan?

Carlos Gaytán is the chef-owner of Tzuco, and according to him, one of his “biggest achievements” is when he became the first Mexican chef to win Michelin Star. Gaytán worked from the bottom to the top, starting his journey as a dishwasher in fine dining restaurants.

Is Tzuco a Michelin star?

Another four-star restaurant has opened in Chicago. Tzuco, a French-Mexican restaurant from Michelin star chef Carlos Gaytan, opened last September at 720 North State Street, at State and Superior, in the space formerly occupied by Roy’s Hawaiian restaurant, across from Holy Name Cathedral.

Who won Top Chef 11?

Nicholas Elmi
Top Chef – Season 11/Winners
Nicholas Elmi (Season 11, New Orleans) Following his February 2014 win, Elmi went to Philadelphia to open Laurel, a French-American restaurant that has earned plenty of accolades since its debut.

What happened to Cliff Crooks?

He’s now the culinary director of BLT Restaurants, the restaurant group behind American steakhouses BLT Steak and BLT Prime, which have locations in New York City, Miami, Waikiki, Hong Kong, Seoul, and more.

When did Tzuco Chicago Open?

Tzuco opened Sept. 16 (on Mexican Independence Day, and the timing wasn’t coincidental) in River North, in the space that once belonged to Roy’s.

Who won season 10 of Top Chef?

Kristen Kish
Top Chef – Season 10/Winners