Ted Allen is a renowned television personality, author, and journalist, boasting an impressive career in the culinary world. As the host of the popular Food Network series Chopped, he has been entertaining audiences since 2007. Additionally, he has made frequent appearances on The Best Thing I Ever Ate, sharing his expertise and favorite dishes with viewers.
Before his time on Chopped, Ted gained widespread recognition as a judge on the first four seasons of Bravo's Top Chef, as well as a judge on Food Network's Iron Chef America: The Series. His expertise in the culinary world was further showcased as the food and wine specialist on the groundbreaking Bravo series Queer Eye.
Ted has also ventured into the world of publishing, authoring the cookbook "The Food You Want to Eat: 100 Smart, Simple Recipes", which features vibrant, all-natural dishes. His second cookbook is set to be released in the spring of 2012. Furthermore, he co-wrote the New York Times Best Seller "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy: The Fab Five's Guide to Looking Better, Cooking Better, Dressing Better, Behaving Better, and Living Better".
Ted's writing career has been marked by his contributions to Esquire magazine, where he has been a contributing editor since 1997. He has written about a wide range of topics, including food, wine, style, and men's health. In 2007, he was a finalist for a National Magazine Award for his feature on male breast cancer.
Ted's writing has also appeared in other prominent publications, such as Bon Appetit, Epicurious, and Food Network Magazine. Prior to his work at Esquire, he served as a senior editor and restaurant critic at Chicago magazine. Ted holds a Master's degree in journalism from New York University, as well as a Bachelor's degree in psychology from Purdue University.
In his personal life, Ted resides in Brooklyn with his longtime partner, Barry Rice.
