Paul Qui rocketed the ranks to culinary stardom after winning Top Chef and followed this up with a James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest.

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Born in Manila, Philippines and trained in classic French and Japanese cuisine, Qui takes a modernist approach towards food that’s delicious and authentic, yet playful and unexpected. A master at marrying classical technique with local flavors, Qui draws inspiration from Filipino, Japanese, Spanish, and French culinary styles.