The Sexiest Chefs

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We have "Top Chef," "Iron Chef," "The Next Food Network Star" ... What should be the next hit cooking competition? "Sexy Chef." Let's face it: Part of the reason why we can't get enough of these shows is for the eye candy. Here's our list of the men who would be strong contenders on this reality show ... Featuring the sexiest chefs ...

Angelo Sosa


The two time "Top Chef" contender Angelo Sosa knows his spices and is also one hot tamale himself. You can watch our video interview with Angelo here and visit him in the flesh at his new restaurant Social Eatz. (232 East 53rd St., NYC)



Richard Blais


Inventive chef Richard Blaisenjoys re-inventing the wheel when it comes to food, but there is no need to change a thing when it comes to his looks and charm! Devour Blais' ingenious burger creations at his three Flip boutiques in Atlanta.



Marcus Samuelsson


With Ethiopian and Swedish roots, Marcus Samuelssonexudes a unique flair in both his food and style. Excite your palette at his latest restaurant Red Rooster in Harlem. (310 Lennox Ave., NY)




Tim Love


Tim Love's

Texas hospitality is adorable, plus the way he can turn rabbit, wild boar and rattlesnake into a delicacy is something to be desired … Catch Tim at his restaurants The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro and The Love Shack, with locations in Fort Worth and Denton, TX.



George Mendes


Named the coveted 2011 Best New Chef by Food & Wine magazine, George Mendes' shrimp isn't the only reason to keep eating at Aldea! (31 W. 17th Street, NYC)



Ming Tsai


In 2000, "Simply Ming" Ming Tsai was #16 on People Magazines "Most Beautiful People List," and the last 10 years have been extra good to the Blue Ginger restaurant owner and James Beard Award-winning chef. And he is a family man. (Blue Ginger: 583 Washington St., Mass.)



Thomas Keller


Awarded France's highest decoration, The Legion d'Honneur, for popularizing French cuisine in America in March 2011, Thomas Keller wows sophisticated diners with his food, passion and sophistication. Another kudos: He is philanthropic too.




VOTE: Who's the sexiest chef?

Joshua Skenes


Joshua Skenes

is one of San Francisco's hottest chefs. Named Best New Chef by Food & Wine magazine, Skenes opened Saison in 2009 and is looking to expand due to the restaurant's immense popularity. Check him out.


Michael Chiarello


Michael Chiarello is a man with heart. We had so much fun chatting about NapaStyle, wines and experiencing food. We can't wait to ride our bikes to his latest award winning restaurant, Bottega, which bears the same name as his James Beard Award-nominated cookbook. (Bottega: 6525 Washington St., Yountville, CA)


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