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PATRICK ROLFE

Patrick currently serves as the Senior Sous Chef for a restaurant in Seattle, Wash., and also teaches cooking classes. He got his start in the restaurant industry after receiving a culinary degree from Art Institute of Seattle. Patrick's culinary motto is "Local local local, fresh fresh fresh" and he finds inspiration from fellow chefs. He is married and expecting his first child.

Age: 33
Hometown: Seattle, Wash.
Occupation: Chef
Favorite restaurant: Palisade Seattle
Food specialty: Pastas with fresh sauces
Interests: Cooking, gardening, music
Favorite Food Network chef: Iron Chef Morimoto, Mario, Alton Brown (not necessarily in that order)
Favorite Food Network show: The original Iron Chef series
Three people, alive or dead, that you'd like to invite to a dinner party: Jay Z, Oprah, Alton Brown
Three foods you can't live without (other than bread or water): Basil, butter, garlic
Culinary inspirations: Asian fusion – chefs that blend Asian flavors with other regional cuisine
Culinary secret weapon: Local fresh ingredients
Favorite food: Pastas with fresh sauces
Food you won't go near: Uni, foie gras, almost all meat
Weirdest thing you've ever eaten: Uni
Favorite food destination: Mexico
Why you think you should be The Next Food Network Star: I think I possess the skills of a good host. Passion for food and creative cooking, humor, plus I really love to teach people how to eat well and healthy in their own homes.

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