Richard Blais Biography
Richard Blais is an American TV Personality, Chef, Author, and Restaurateur well-known for appearing in several shows such as “Next Level Chef”, “Top Chef”, and “Ouvre-moi ta Porte”. He has also starred in other shows such as “Why Him?” and “Reinventing the Meal”.
Richard Blais Age
Blais was born on February 12, 1972, in Uniondale, New York, United States. He is therefore 51 years old as of 2023 and celebrates his birthday on the 12th of February every year.
Richard Blais Height
Blais stands at an approximate height of 6 feet and 0 inches.
Richard Blais Family
Blais was born to Martha E. Blais (late mother) and Louis J. (late father). His dad has worked at ONE World Sports as a technical director and editor. He grew up in New York alongside his younger sister, Lori Blais, who is married and has 2 kids. It is known that Blais and his sister were adopted by their stepfather while he was in grade 2.
Richard Blais Wife / Children
Blais is a married man and his spouse is Jazmin Blais, a yoga instructor. She is an alumnus of Emory University, where she earned a master’s degree in public health. Blais and his wife, Jazmin, tied the knot on April 8, 2006. The couple takes great pride in being dad and mom to their 2 daughters, Emory Lotus Blais and Riley Maddox Blais (firstborn).
Richard Blais Net Worth
Blais has an estimated net worth of $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a TV Personality, Chef, Author, and Restaurateur.
Richard Blais Career and Education
Blais is a proud alumnus of The Culinary Institute of America, where he graduated with an Associate Of Science Degree in Culinary Arts. His cooking journey started at a McDonald’s on Long Island, where he picked up the basics of kitchen work. During college, he worked at a couple of fancier restaurants. After graduating from college, Blais got a fellowship in the fish kitchen. He learned from renowned chefs like Ferran Adrià, Daniel Boulud, and Thomas Keller at The French Laundry. Blais also got training at Chez Panisse and elBulli.
In the year 2000, Blais moved to Atlanta, GA, to run “Fishbone”, his own restaurant. At first, he wasn’t too excited about traditional Southern ingredients, but he figured out how to make them stand out in his unique way. Blais also started a culinary company in Atlanta, GA, Trail Blais, offering design, consulting, and operational services for local eateries.
Blais and Michael Rosen started Juniper & Ivy together in San Diego, CA. It’s Blais’s 1st restaurant on the West Coast, and here, he shares his way of making California-style food. They also launched Crack Shack, a cool fried chicken place, in Las Vegas and Southern California.
In the year 2017, Blais started doing a weekly podcast about cooking stuff called “Starving For Attention.” Then, three years later (2020), he and iHeartRadio kicked off a podcast called “Food Court with Richard Blais.” It’s like a game show where famous actors, chefs, writers, funny people (comedians), and other podcast folks argue about old-school food debates.
Richard Blais Next Level Chef Sn 3
Blais is a co-host, mentor, and judge in FOX’s show, Next Level Chef, which premiered its latest season (3) on January 28, 2024. On the show, Chefs Nyesha Arrington, and Gordon Ramsay mentor skilled chefs guiding them through special cooking challenges in a unique culinary competition. The aim is to discover the next big star in the world of food.
Richard Blais Top Chef
Blais was on Bravo’s Top Chef as a contestant in Season 4, where he came in 2nd place, with Stephanie Izard winning. Later, in the year 2010, Blais took part in Top Chef: All-Stars and clinched the victory, becoming the “Top Chef” by beating Mike Isabella in the season finale on March 30, 2011. He also popped up as a guest judge in Seasons 13 and 12, and in the 18th season, Top Chef: Portland.
Richard Blais Restaurants
Richard Blais is currently making waves in the culinary scene with a string of diverse restaurants. His latest project is Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen, situated at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida, kicking off in December 2021. In San Diego, he joined forces with chefs Jon Sloan and Michael Rosen to create The Crack Shack in late 2015, a chicken and eggs haven serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With plans to expand across California, including Orange County and Los Angeles, Crack Shack is bringing its unique flavors to more locations.
Blais is also set to showcase his culinary skills at Ember & Rye, a restaurant slated to open at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, CA, as part of a substantial renovation project. Notably, Juniper & Ivy, an American restaurant in San Diego that opened in 2014, continues to feature Blais’s refined take on American cuisine. Additionally, Blais was once involved with FLIP Burger Boutique, a burger-focused venture with locations in Atlanta and Nashville, but he has since stepped away from the FLIP chain.
Richard Blais Marathon | Running
Blais ran the ING New York City Marathon in November 2011 to support Alliance for a Healthier Generation. It was his first marathon, and he finished it in 4 hours, 31 minutes, and 54 seconds. After that, he went on to run four more New York City marathons. Then, in November 2017, Blais took part in the TCS New York City Marathon, running to support Room to Read.
Richard Blais Weight Loss
In the year 2019, Blais, as revealed on the TODAY show, shed an impressive 60 pounds by implementing some swift adjustments to his lifestyle. Opening up about his journey, Blais outlined his strategy for going from 230 to 170 pounds. His approach included finding substitutions for traditional ingredients, consuming less meat, incorporating grilled veggies into his meals, and opting for healthier snacks like bananas with a touch of butter and salt. These simple yet effective changes contributed to his remarkable weight loss success.
Richard Blais Books
As an author, Blais has written 3 books;
- 2022: “Plant Forward: 100 Bold Recipes for a Mostly Healthy Lifestyle.”
- 2013: “Try This at Home: Recipes from My Head to Your Plate: A Cookbook”
- 2017: “So Good: 100 Recipes from My Kitchen to Yours: A Cookbook”
The book “Try This at Home” got a nod for a James Beard Foundation Award in 2014 in the Cookbook: General Cooking category. On the other hand, “So Good” is packed with 100 fancy versions of classic recipes, all crafted for folks cooking up a storm at home.
Richard Blais TV Shows
Blais has appeared in several other TV shows other than the ones mentioned in the biography part. Some of these shows include;
- Cutthroat Kitchen: Superstar Sabotage
- Guy’s Grocery Games
- Halloween Baking Championship
- Hungry Games
- Masterchef
- Masterchef Junior
- The Rachael Ray Show
- The Today Show
- Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
- The Chew, Live! with Kelly and Michael
- Good Morning America
Richard Blais Website
Blais has a website, where he updates his portfolio. To view the website, click HERE.
Richard Blais Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 507K followers on Instagram.
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