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Season 4 of The Next Food Network Star premiered Sunday night, and the contestant we can’t stop talking about is Lisa Garza. It’s hard not to notice the Anna Wintour–esque former beauty queen who’s now the co-owner of and special event planner at Suze Restaurant (her husband, Gilbert, is Suze’s executive chef). Lisa has no formal culinary training, but she has apprenticed for her chef husband for the last 15 to 16 years. Her bio gives her current age as 32, so that would make them high school sweethearts?
Lisa Garza Makes Her Entrance
Lisa Garza’s ‘Three C’s’
Seems like there’s a lot more to learn about Lisa Garza. For starters, what the heck are the “Three C’s”?
In the very first challenge, the finalists must define their culinary points of view in a branding bite. Most of them are surprisingly comfortable and articulate on camera, with a couple of exceptions—Corey, the first finalist to be eliminated—and Lisa. Watch as Lisa explains the “Three C’s,” her culinary point of view.
“Designer dining?” Like Alton Brown, who was serving as guest judge and appears in the clip above, we were left scratching our heads.
Second Verse, Same as the First
In the second challenge, Lisa tries to explain her culinary point of view again, this time to a table full of actual Food Network stars. Alton bristles at yet the second mention of the “Three C’s.”
How ‘Bout a Fourth C: Clarification?
Still confused? You are not alone! Thankfully, Lisa showed up as a commenter on the Food Network Addict blog to clarify the “Three C’s” [emphasis added]
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