Rick Bayless is chef of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo in Chicago, creator of Frontera gourmet foods, cookbook author and host of Mexico - One Plate at a Time.


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From Cindi B:

Rick,
So happy for you on Top Chef Masters! One evening while at Topo celebrating my brother-in-laws birthday he said how cool it would be to meet you. I had caught you in the kitchen and asked if you would come by to say hello and you did. You are truly a Top Chef Master. Thanks!

Thanks for watching!

From Al:

CONGRATULATIONS, RICK!

... on winning Top Chef Masters. It was an amazing but not unexpected victory, even given the incredible ability of your competitors. Throughout the Masters, you seemed like a real class act as well as a true master.

Al

Thanks for all of the kind words!!!

From LARRY:

hello rick,.....would you ever think of opening a frontera grill in the south suburbs of chicago....thanks hope you will!

Thanks for the tip, but I am too busy here!  Come and visit soon!

 

Rick

From shawnaree:

Hello from OKC! Congrats on the TopChefMasters victory as well! Represent!!

My question is when can we expect a Frontera Grill in OKC--Please, Please??

Thanks for the congrats...but no plans for OKC!!!

From Jessica:

Hi Rick.
What does it feel to be Top Chef Master? As a Mexican myself, I have to say that it is hard to find true Mexican flavors in the U.S.
I will definitely pay your restaurant a visit when me and my family go to Chicago this Thanksgiving.
Congrats! and as you said, Viva México!

Thanks for writing...check out rickwon.com and you can read about my experience on the TCM set!

 

Rick

From Linda Caplis:

Congratulations to you on winning Top Chef Masters. I enjoyed watching you cook each week. Looking forward to dining again at Frontera Grill. Your food is wonderful. One of my favorite places to dine.

Thanks for the kind words...check out rickwon.com for my insider scoop!

 

Rick

From Liz Sarnik:

Please forward to Rick...
Not a question.....but HUGE kudos to Rick for winning Top Chef Masters last night! Way to go Rick!
Liz Sarnik
Food For Thought
The Land Connection

Got it and thanks!

 

Rick

From Brenda Holsinger:

Dear Rick,

I have faithfully watched Top Chef Masters. Congrats on winning! I enjoyed the series and appreciated the respect teh chefs had for one another.

Do you have any TV shows airing in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area? Please advise.

Sincerely,
Brenda Holsinger
Watauga, TX

Hi Brenda,

Thanks for watching!  Our show, Mexico, One Plate at a Time will be airing in Dallas after September 12.

Rick

From Ed Kirkpatrick:

I want to congratulate Chef Bayless on his win on Top Chef Masters. I fantasize that someday I will be able to visit Chicago and tour your restaurants. I currently own a Bed and Breakfast, so it is hard to be able to take time away. Still, I dream.

Best wishes and thank you.

Ed Kirkpatrick

Please try to make it!

 

Rick

From Margaret:

I am so glad you won Top Chef Masters. It is refreshing to see someone who truly seems to be a "nice guy" win. Your talent and demenor are top knotch. After enjoying Frontera twice,I look forward to another visit-hopefully to Topolobampo next time.

Thanks for all of the kind words!  let me know when you are coming in!

 

Rick

From Karen Sweat:

Rick - Congratulations on winning the Top Chef Masters Competition!!!! We watched the entire season and were thrilled when you won. Better yet, we already have our reservations for Frontera Grill (9/10) and can't wait. Well done!

k

Great!!!  and thanks for all of the kind words!

 

Rick

From Kristen:

Great Job for Mexican food, Chicago and ours farm in the great Midwest on Top Chef.

K

Thank you for writing!

From Jamie Yates:

U made us proud,Excellent cooking skills & people skills. CLASSY the entire competition so no surprise that U took home the gold! I hope 2 eat at your restaurant. Watching your show, I always say..ohhh to be one of Rick's friends...how lucky they are! Congrats on being TOP CHEF MASTER!! OKIE PROUD!

Thanks...I know Oklahoma was behind me!

From Barbara:

Congratulations on your Top Chef Masters win! You definitely had my vote. Your wonderful cooking techniques coupled with such a warm personality & giving nature are very unique. I admire your calm,secure demeanor.It was such a pleasure to watch & listen to you each week. Barbara McAllister

Thanks for all of your kind words,

 

Rick

From Carlos Pecciotto:

Rick, Congratulations!!!!

You are "The TOP CHEFF MASTER"

Your cuisine is fantastic, your attention to details is second to none, and your personality is unique.

We love you and your food

Carlos & Ellen Pecciotto

You are fabulous to write this kind note!

 

Rick

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