Tears were flowing as Tristen Epps-Long was named the Season 22 winner of Bravo’s Top Chef during the emotional June 12 finale. The fan-favorite impressed judges Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons and guest three-Michelin-starred chef Clare Smyth. His progressive four-course meal infused Italian cuisine complementing the backdrop beauty of Milan and his passion for shining a light on Afro-Caribbean cuisine. 

Along with earning the coveted title, he received $250,000, a flight credit for $125,000, feature in Food & Wine magazine and an appearance at the annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado. The Houston resident also has the opportunity to headline their own exclusive dinner at the historic James Beard House in New York and also will present at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards in Chicago on June 16. 

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