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Tristen Epps, the triumphant winner of Top Chef season 22, has taken the culinary world by storm. We caught up with him at the prestigious Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, where he shared insights into his journey, his surprising transformation during the competition, and his ambitious plans for the future. Known for a fiercely competitive spirit – he admits he was often 'out for blood' – Epps revealed how the experience of Top Chef reshaped his approach to culinary challenges.

The stakes were high in season 22, with the winner receiving the largest prize in the show's history. Epps intends to put that significant sum to good use, pouring it into the launch of his very own restaurant in Houston, Texas. “It’s a dream come true,