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Amanda Rockman Introduces Herself to the World (Or, at Least, to Top Chef Viewers)

By Anthony Todd in Food on Aug 16, 2011 4:20PM

Hometown hero Amanda Rockman, pastry chef of The Bristol, starts her run on Top Chef: Just Desserts on August 24th. We're rooting for her - her Apple Basque Cake is one of the only desserts in town that genuinely makes us swoon. Heck, it taught us the meaning of swoon! Her thoughtful, sweet-and-savory concoctions are one of the best parts of dining at the Bristol, so hopefully the show will inspire you to head in and start eating.

Her introductory video just went up on Bravo's website. Take a look and get excited.