Evangelos Spike Mendelsohn

Evangelos Spike Mendelsohn was a contestant on season four of Top Chef.

Fast Facts

1. Show: Top Chef Chicago
2. Season: 4
3. Age at Filming: 27
4. Birthplace: Clearwater Beach, Florida
5. Current Residence: Williamsburg, New York
6. Occupation: Chef de Cusine
7. Date Eliminated: May 28, 2008
8. Education: Culinary Institute of America

About Evangelos Spike Mendelsohn

Classically trained in French cuisine, Mendelsohn is the chef de cusine at Drew Nieporent's restaurant, Mai House, in Tribeca.¹ On May 28, 2008, although he won the quick fire challenge, Mendelsohn was sent home after preparing frozen scallops.²

Show Synopsis

Top Chef is a reality television show that centers around a chef competition. Season four took place in Chicago and featured 16 up-and-coming contestants who competed for the Top Chef title. The winner was featured in Food and Wine magazine and received a $100,000 prize.

Top Chef Chicago Fast Facts

1. Aired: Wednesdays 10/9c
2. Network: Bravo
3. Season: 4
4. Premiered: March 12, 2008
5. Finale Date: June 11, 2008
6. Judges: Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, Ted Allen
7. Location: Chicago, Illinois
8. Finale Location: Puerto Rico
9. Winner: Stephanie Izard
10. Number of Episodes: 14
11. Number of Contestants: 16

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