Overview

• The finale took place at Carlo Cracco’s restaurant in Milan, where Epps-Long blended Italian technique with Afro-Caribbean flavors across four courses.
• Judges Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons joined culinary luminaries Clare Smyth, Carlo Cracco and Sarah Cicolini to evaluate the dishes.
• His victory earned a record $250,000 cash prize and a $125,000 Delta Air Lines flight credit, the biggest award package in the show’s run.
• Additional rewards include a feature in Food & Wine magazine, an appearance at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen and a headlining dinner at the James Beard House.
• Epps-Long stayed true to his cultural roots throughout the Canada-set season and persevered after his father’s death in episode eight to claim the title.