Meet Eric Adjepong
Eric is a chef, restaurant owner, author and the host of Wildcard Kitchen and Alex vs. America.
Eric Adjepong Bio
Chef Eric Adjepong hosts Wildcard Kitchen and Alex vs. America on Food Network. He is a first-generation Ghanaian American who was born and raised in New York City. He's known for introducing West African cuisine to mainstream culinary conversation. After graduating with degrees in Culinary Arts & Nutrition from Johnson & Wales, Eric received his Master of Public Health in International Public Health & Nutrition from the University of Westminster in London. From there, he cooked in several Michelin-starred restaurants before taking his talents to Top Chef. He was a finalist on season sixteen and competed on Top Chef All-Stars. Now, viewers can catch him across Food Network, with appearances on Selena + Chef, Chopped, Guy’s Grocery Games, Supermarket Stakeout, Tournament of Champions and more. He has a longstanding commitment to organizations like Save the Children. Eric's restaurant, Elmina, opens in Washington D.C. in 2025. Learn more about Eric.
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