About

Chef, Author, Cyclist and Philanthropist.

Chris Cosentino a passionate chef, author, cyclist, and philanthropist.

A graduate of the culinary program at Johnson & Wales University in his home state of Rhode Island, Cosentino got his professional start at some of the country’s most beloved restaurants in Washington, D.C. and then the Bay Area. In his first executive chef position at Incanto, elevating a neighborhood Italian restaurant to the international scene. During his twelve-year tenure, Cosentino drew critical acclaim for his innovative Italian and whole animal cooking. Cosentino mastered the art of hand-crafted cured meats and helped raise awareness about sustainability & utilizing the entire animal. He also created Boccalone, a celebrated cured meat company, with manufacturing and retail operations in the Bay Area.

Cosentino won the popular series Top Chef Masters, competing against the nation’s top chefs to take the coveted title while earning over $140,000 for The Michael J. Fox Foundation. He has hosted, judged and competed on numerous national food television shows, including Top Chef; Top Chef Family Style; Iron Chef America; Next Iron Chef; Guy’s Grocery Games; The Best Thing I Ever Ate; Tournament of Champions; Chefs vs. City. 

Tonight is the last night for my menu at @publicanchicago run!!
Roasted spruce tip marinated sweetbreads & ramp salsa verde this dish is available tonight on my special menu @publicanchicago
Eggs,Eggs, Eggs & Eggs duck, chicken, @alaskaseafood salmon ikura & mentaiko aioli still available tonight @publicanchicago
The @thebearfx is a show that has struck a cord in the hearts of all chefs. Thank you for capturing what is great, awful, amazing & wrong about our industry! We pour our hearts into this industry and you have captured it in every way. So when I h

“I try to make food approachable for everyone. The goal is to make people comfortable, to make people familiar with the unfamiliar.”

Chris By the Numbers:

  • Cooking competitions won: 10

  • Restaurants opened: 4

  • Cookbooks authored: 2

  • Cookbooks in personal collection: 3000

  • Bike races competed in: 100+

  • Miles on the bike per week: 200+

  • Charities donated to: Endless.

“The bike inspires that feeling of instant freedom and adventure in me, like it always has since childhood. And because of that freedom, it gives me a sense of mental health and clarity.”