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Gabriel Rodriguez is a Mexican chef and television personality. He is known as being a two-time contestant on the reality television show Top Chef .
Rodriguez started cooking at an early age as a necessity to earn an income. [1] He is originally from Mexico City. After obtaining a culinary degree, he worked at Pujol under Enrique Olvera. He later joined the restaurant Arboledas 125 in Chiapas, before becoming head chef at Maximo Bistrot in Mexico City. He has cited Eduardo García from Maximo Bistrot as being a major influence on his cooking. [2]
In 2017, Rodriguez was announced the winner of the second season of Top Chef México . [3] After his win, he planned on opening his own restaurant in Mexico City. [4] In 2018, Rodriguez was cooking at Tetetlán, a restaurant in Mexico City. [5]
In 2023, Rodriguez was invited back to compete in Top Chef: World All-Stars . He was in the bottom and almost eliminated more than any of the other competitors. He was subsequently nicknamed "El Gato" referring to the common myth that cats have multiple lives. [6] Although he made it to the finale, Rodriguez was ultimately defeated by Buddha Lo. [7]
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