StarChefs awarded her the title "Rising Star Chef․"
While working as executive chef of Zax in Brentwood, the "Los Angeles Times" and "Forbes" honored her as a culinary mastermind
Won first place in the Quadry's Four Star Pastry Competition
Started out working as a teacher's assistant at the Epicurean Institute of Los Angeles
Quote: "[on "Top Chef"] "There are so many things that I did that I feel like I'll take with me forever․""
Was the runner-up on season 10 of the reality series "Top Chef: Seattle," and returned to reality television when she joined the cast of "House of Food," this time as a teacher instead of a competitor
Became a chef and owner of such Los Angeles are restaurants as Hudson House, The Triple and Playa Provisions
Was certified by The Court of Master Sommeliers in 2010