Hawaiʻi Island executive chef takes home the crown on Bravo's 'Top Chef'
Chef Rhoda Magbitang, an executive chef on Hawaiʻi Island, has won season 23 of the reality competition show 'Top Chef'. She discussed her experience on the show and her preference for the quiet lifestyle of the Big Island.
Why it matters
The win brings national recognition to the culinary scene in Hawaii and highlights the personal journey of a chef working in a remote, high-end environment.
Facebook LinkedIn Email Listen 8:45 Paul Cheney / Bravo From left to right: "Top Chef" host Kristen Kish, chef Rhoda Magbitang, and chef Jennifer Jackson on the set of "Top Chef" season 23. Hawaiʻi Island’s very own Chef Rhoda Magbitang has been crowned the season 23 winner of “Top Chef,” the popular Bravo reality cooking competition show.
The article is a straightforward profile of a competition winner and does not contain political or social bias.
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