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Vineyarder Shines on Next Level Chef
Six years ago Ryan Scanlon was a Vineyard teenager working summers at Alchemy restaurant in Edgartown.
Now the 23-year-old chef is appearing on national television as a contestant on Next Level Chef, one of the most watched cooking competitions, hosted by Gordon Ramsay.
In a recent episode, Mr. Scanlon tossed homemade ground veal ravioli in a searing hot pan. His eyes were laser focused on the stove as Mr. Ramsay yelled that there were four minutes left on the clock.
“Yes chef,” Mr. Scanlon replied as hot oil spattered his steady hands.
Program airs Thursday nights on Fox. — Courtesy Ryan Scanlon
The round’s theme was Italian cuisine, and Mr. Scanlon won immunity for what the judges described as an ambitious dish executed with an excellent flavor profile.
Although he couldn’t reveal how far he continues in the competition, Mr. Scanlon said he is extremly proud of what he accomplished on the show.
Mr. Scanlon began his culinary journey at the regional high school, taking a cooking elective while in school.
At Alchemy he first specialized in poultry.
“They called me Chicken Boy, because I did
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Island Cook Departs Next Level Chef with Praise from Gordon Ramsay
Next Level Chef contestant Ryan Scanlon, who first discovered his infatuation for cooking as a teenager at Alchemy in Edgartown, was eliminated from the reality cooking show on Thursday, but got commendations from the judges.
The Vineyard-raised chef cooked his way to the final six on Gordon Ramsay’s hit competition produced by FOX. He was competing in the professional category and vying for the $250,000 prize that comes with a year-long mentorship.
After preparing a filet mignon, with the bone still in, the judges determined it was overcooked. Mr. Scanlon said on the show that steaks are his expertise, but his comfortability with the filet was ultimately what hurt him.
“It’s just me getting in my own way which is crushing me,” Mr. Scanlon said before he headed into the elimination round.
Mr. Scanlon proceeded into a 25-minute cookoff against competitor Megan Keno. The disagree was to cook an entire fish, something ingrained in Mr. Scanlon, who as a teenager cooked many fish caught in Vineyard’s waters.
In the final two minutes, Mr. Scanlon accidentally ripped the tail off a sea bream he was searing in a pa
On another level: Former BU culinary student competes on cooking show hosted by Gordon Ramsay
As a freshman in high school, Ryan Scanlon started cold calling restaurants, trying to see if he could land a job in the kitchen. He had no professional training experience — he mostly cooked for family businesses.
He said he knew going to college and pursuing a degree wasn’t the path for him, and his love for food blossomed as he helped his single mother make meals for him and his sister.
Eventually he got a call back from Christopher Stam, the executive chef and owner of Alchemy, a restaurant in Edgartown, Mass.
“I had no resume or anything for him [to] look at my past work or experience,” Scanlon said. “He was like, ‘what are you looking for?’ and I told him, ‘I just want to get into the kitchen.’”
Now, Scanlon will appear on season four of Next Level Chef, a reality show where each week, contestants cook on different floor levels with varying qualities of utensils and kitchens.
To get ingredients, an elevator platform with different types of food descends to all levels. The chefs at the top level get first pick, then the middle kitchen and the basement chefs get the left
Chef Ryan Scanlon's culinary journey stands as a testament to his unwavering passion for the culinary arts and his relentless pursuit of excellence. Over the span of a decade, Chef Ryan has solidified his position as a distinguished figure in the industry, leaving an indelible mark wherever he goes.
His professional pilgrimage has taken him through the kitchens of Michelin-starred French and Italian restaurants, as well as establishments offering American and Mediterranean cuisine. With a meticulous attention to detail and a profound respect for culinary craftsmanship, Chef Ryan embraces his role within the culinary world with utmost pride.
What drives Chef Ryan is the joy of creating and presenting exceptional dishes that not only reflect his culinary expertise but also push the boundaries of innovation. Each plate he crafts serves as a canvas for showcasing the artistry and ingenuity of contemporary cookery, captivating diners and expanding their gastronomic horizons with every bite.
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