“Top Chef” Winner Joe Flamm on Balancing Culinary Stardom and Fitness

On the surface, Joe Flamm seems to have it all. 

At 38 years old, Flamm is one of Chicago’s rare, homegrown talents. Born and raised on the Southside, he made a name for himself coming up in the kitchens of the city’s most notable (and oftentimes award-winning) restaurants such as the James Beard Award-winning Spiaggia, where he served as executive chef. But he has name recognition that extends far beyond city limits, in part to him winning season 15 of Bravo’s “Top Chef."

If the father of two is not at Rose Mary or BLVD Steakhouse — where he’s the Culinary Director for Day Off Group (with a third concept on the way) hosting the likes of First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and NBA superstar Steph Curry — he’s starring in a cooking segment for the “Today Show,” traveling for a food festival, or acting as a guest judge on “Top Chef.” 

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