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Tom Colicchio

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Chef

The Resume

    (August 15, 1962- )
    Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey
    Head judge on Bravo's 'Top Chef'
    Co-founder and co-owner of Craft restaurant
    Co-founded and co-owned New York's famed Gramercy Tavern

Why he might be annoying:

    Some consider him to be arrogant and smug.
    His restaurant refers to the art of making a good sandwich as 'wichcraft.'
    He was sued by a former employee who alleged he withheld tips and overtime pay.
    He referred to Julia Child as a 'great tv personality,' but not a chef.
    He resembles a burlier version of Cal Ripken, Jr.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He cooked meals for rescue workers at Ground Zero following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
    He reportedly performed the Heimlich Maneuver on cook Joan Nathan when she began choking on a piece of chicken at an inaugural dinner (2009).
    'Food & Wine' magazine named him as one of their '10 Best New Chefs in the U.S.' (1991).
    He isn't heavy on gimmicks and showmanship like other television chefs.
    He authored several successful cookbooks.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 24 Votes: 4.17% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 23 Votes: 26.09% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 10 Votes: 10.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 15 Votes: 6.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 17 Votes: 11.76% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 35 Votes: 37.14% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 37 Votes: 37.84% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 47 Votes: 48.94% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 78 Votes: 47.44% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 59 Votes: 45.76% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 113 Votes: 35.40% Annoying