From a young age Kristen Kish had an instinct for food. After her first taste of spicy kimchi at the age of seven, she wanted to pair it with a burger for balance. The same intuitive approach to re-inventing nostalgic dishes characterizes the work of the Top Chef Season 10 winner and author today, although she’s acquired a hefty dose of technique and experience in the intervening years. Kristen is now the executive chef of Arlo Grey, at the LINE in Austin. In a conversation with us, she talks about her early discovery of food, the lessons she's learned throughout her career, and what makes Austin such a special place to live and work. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.