Dawn Burrell

The Top Chef judge also revealed the alum she wishes had competed on Season 20.

Tom Colicchio hosts Bravo's Top Chef digital companion series. Here's how to watch every episode.

Learn how eliminated chefs can cook their way back into the competition on Top Chef's digital companion series.

Get your first look at the new batch of cheftestants competing in Houston ahead of the Top Chef Season 19 premiere on March 3.

Before she was a Bravo's Top Chef Season 18 finalist, Dawn Burrell competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.

Season 18 cheftestants Dawn Burrell & Shota Nakajima share exactly how to make incredible, stress-free dishes for the holiday season.

Season 18 cheftestants Dawn Burrell & Maria Mazon share a step-by-step guide to making side dishes that shine.  

Find out where the culinary competition is headed next.

The cheftestant also reveals whether she still keeps in touch with her BFF in the competition, Sasha Grumman.

See all the new and familiar faces when Top Chef returns for Season 18 in Portland.