Stephanie Izard Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Husband, Kids, Chef and Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-07-04

Stephanie Izard Biography

Stephanie Izard 1s an American chef who was born in Evanston, Illinois, United States. She is best known as the first female chef to win Bravo’s Top Chef, taking the title during its fourth season.

Izard is the co-owner and executive chef of three award-winning Chicago restaurants, Girl and the Goat, Little Goat, and Duck Duck Goat. At the age of 27, she opened her first restaurant, Scylla (no longer operating)

Izard was awarded a James Beard Foundation Award for “Best Chef: Great Lakes” in 2013 for her work at Girl and the Goat. She has made several appearances on Top Chef since her win, both as a guest judge on subsequent seasons and as a participant in Top Chef Duels. In 2017, Izard contested in the Food Network series Iron Chef Gauntlet, where she defeated chefs Bobby Flay, Michael Symon, and Masaharu Morimoto to get the title of Iron Chef.

10 Facts  About Stephanie Izard

  • Name: Stephanie Izard
  • Age:  45 years
  • Birthday:  October 30th
  • Height: Under review
  • Weight: Under review
  • Nationality:  American
  • Occupation: Chef
  • Marital Status: Married to Gary Valentine Sommelier
  • Known As: The first female chef to win Bravo’s Top Chef
  • : Net Worth: $1 to $  5 Million

    • Stephanie Izard Age

    Stephanie Izard is 45 years as of 2021, she was born on 30 October 1976 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. She celebrates her birthday on October 30 every year and her birth sign is Libra.

    Stephanie Izard Height

    Izard stands at an average height. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

    Stephanie Izard Weight Loss

    Izard has a moderate weight, however, she has not revealed information about her weight loss. We are keeping tabs, and we shall update this section as soon as the information is available.

    Stephanie Izard Education

    Izard graduated with a degree in sociology from the University of Michigan in 1998 prior to attending the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale, graduating in 1999.

    Stephanie Izard Family

    Izard was born in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois, and raised by her parents in Stamford, Connecticut. She developed an interest in food from her parents.

    Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Izard’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

    Stephanie Izard Husband

    Izard is married to Gary Valentine Sommelier, a craft beer consultant. The couple married on 6 October 2013. The couple has a son known as Ernie, born in 2016. She owns a dog called Burt, who is a frequent guest on her social media networks and has his own Twitter. The family resides in Chicago.

    Stephanie Izard Net Worth

    Izard has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2022. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a chef. Through her various sources of income, Izard has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

    Stephanie Izard Measurements and Facts

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    Izard is the co-owner and executive chef of three award-winning Chicago restaurants, Girl and the Goat, Little Goat, and Duck Duck Goat. At the age of 27, she opened her first restaurant, Scylla (no longer operating)

    Stephanie Izard Chef

    Following her graduation from culinary school, Izard served in the Phoenix area at the Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, and Christopher Gross’s Fermier Brasserie. She returned to the Chicago area in 2001, with a job as a garden manager at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Vong.

    While working there, Izard met future “Top Chef” contestant Dale Talde, and Heather Shouse, with whom later co-authored the cookbook “Girl in the Kitchen: How a Top Chef Cooks, Thinks, Shops, Eats, and Drinks”. Upon leaving Vong, Izard worked as a tournament at Shawn McClain’s Spring, and then as sous chef at Dale Levitski’s La Tache.

    In 2004, Izard launched her first restaurant, “Scylla”, in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago. The 50-seat restaurant, named for the Greek mythological creature Scylla, provided a menu emphasizing seafood, and a sweet-savory interplay with dishes like lobster-stuffed profiteroles and grouper with sweet corn risotto and lobster sauce Reviews and awards included three stars from the Chicago Tribune, “Best New Restaurants 2005” from Chicago Magazine, and “Ten Best Small U.S. Restaurants” from Bon Appétit Magazine. Howbeit, she closed Scylla in August 2007. Until Kelsey Barnard Clark in season 16, she was the only “Top Chef” winner to also win Fan Favorite.

    Stephanie Izard Top Chef

    Around the time of Scylla’s closing, Izard joined the Chicago-based fourth season of Bravo’s “Top Chef”, which she eventually won, becoming the show’s first female winner, and claiming a $100,000 prize. Over the course of the show’s season, Izard won two “Quickfire” challenges, five elimination challenges, and was in the top eleven out of fourteen episodes.

    In the Puerto Rico-based finale, she chose Eric Ripert to work with her in preparing a four-course tasting menu for judging, which prevailed over the menus offered by fellow contestants Richard Blais and Lisa Fernandes.

    On the Top Chef Season 4 Reunion Special, Izard won the title of “Fan Favorite”, receiving a $10,000 prize in addition to her Top Chef title and prizes.

    Stephanie Izard Iron Chef

    In the year 2017, Izard contested in the Food Network series Iron Chef Gauntlet, where she defeated chefs Bobby Flay, Michael Symon, and Masaharu Morimoto to get the title of Iron Chef.

    Stephanie Izard Cook Book

    In October 2011, Izard published her first cookbook, Girl in the Kitchen. Following its release, Izard and her team went on a national “Goat Tour” to promote the book. While in each city on tour, Izard teamed up with a chef friend in town to co-host a collaboration dinner to benefit Share Our Strength, an organization dedicated to feeding hungry children of which Izard has been a supporter.

    Stephanie Izard Sauces

    In the year 2016, Izard Launched This Little Goat, a line of bottled sauces as well as spice mixes inspired by international cuisines.

    Stephanie Izard Girl and The Goat

    Izard met future business partners Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz of the BOKA Restaurant Group as well as the trio eventually opened Girl and the Goat in Chicago’s West Loop in the summer of the year 2010, in the wake of her “Top Chef” win. The 130-seat restaurant features an eclectic menu showcasing Mediterranean influences and “nose-to-tail” cooking, emphasizing the use of offal alongside traditional cuts of meat.

    Saveur magazine, in their first-ever restaurant review, dubbed Girl & the Goat “America’s Best New Restaurant.” Girl & the Goat was nominated for the James Beard Award (Best New Restaurant) in the year 2011, the same year that Food & Wine magazine named Izard a “Best New Chef.”

    Frequently Asked Questions About Stephanie Izard

    Who is Stephanie Izard?

    Stephanie Izard 1s an American chef residing in Chicago, Illinois, best known as the first female chef to win Bravo’s Top Chef, taking the title during its fourth season. He is the co-owner and executive chef of three award-winning Chicago restaurants, Girl and the Goat, Little Goat, and Duck Duck Goat. At the age of 27, she opened her first restaurant, Scylla (no longer operating)

    How old is Stephanie Izard?

    Stephanie Izard is 45 years as of 2022. She was born in 1976, in the United States. She has not revealed her complete details of birth thus we are unable to tell when exactly she celebrates her birthday.

    How tall is Stephanie Izard?

    Izard has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

    Is Stephanie Izard married?

    Top Chef star Stephanie is happily married to, a craft beer consultant Gary Valentine Sommelier. they tied the knot on October 6, 2013. The couple’s marriage has been blessed with a son, Ernie (born in 2016).

    How much is Stephanie Izard’s worth?

    Izard has not yet revealed her net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under her name.

    How much does Stephanie Izard make?

    Izard has not revealed the amount of money she earns as a monthly or annual salary. We will update this section once the information becomes available.

    Where does Stephanie Izard live?

    Izard is a resident of Chicago, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

    Is Stephanie Izard dead or alive?

    Izard is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

    Where is Stephanie Izard Now?

    Izard is still pursuing her career in the culinary industry. She is actively involved in the operations of her two restaurants, Girl & The Goat and Little Goat.

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