Chef, Chef Adjepong LLC; Washington, DC

Eric Adjepong, MPH is a public health nutrition professional and chef who has been featured on Bravo's Top Chef and Top Chef All-Stars and is currently the host on Food Network's Alex vs. America. As a first-generation Ghanaian-American, born and raised in New York City, Adjepong sources the flavors and influences in his cooking from many of the West African dishes he grew up eating. He is passionate about introducing diners to West African cuisine and the impact its diaspora has had on South American, Latin American, Caribbean, and American food, all in his elegant, artfully plated style. In addition to launching his own private dinner party and event company, Adjepong has cooked in several Michelin-starred restaurants in New York. He graduated with degrees in culinary arts and nutrition from Johnson & Wales. He also holds a master of public health in international public health nutrition from the University of Westminster (Washington, D.C.)