6 Things You Didn’t Know About Richard Blais

There’s no doubt that Chef Richard Blais has one of the most-creative minds in the culinary world. Fans of his have seen him experiment with ingredients often on Iron Chef America, Chopped All-Stars and Top Chef, his claim to fame being his winning of its All-Stars season. But Richard, just like many other chefs in the culinary world, had to start somewhere, even if it meant cutting his teeth in a fast food joint. But there’s so much more you might not know about the host of the new series Hungry Games.

Get to know Richard a bit better and find out six things you might not have known before.

Richard Blais: 1. My first job was at a McDonald’s; I was the poissonier (fish cook).

2. I’m a native New Yorker who lives in Southern California now.

3. I’m sports obsessed, currently with European football. OK, soccer.

4. I’m an avid runner, getting ready for my third New York City Marathon on Nov. 2.

5. I used to have a big crush on Rachael Ray, and I cherish a saved text message from Guy Fieri.

6. I’m a nerd.

Stay tuned for fun food trivia, interactive quizzes, photos from Hungry Games and more, plus connect with fellow fans on Twitter with the hashtag #HungryGames.

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