Brian Malarkey

Brian Malarkey is a celebrity chef, restaurateur, and television personality known for his appearances on cooking competition shows and for opening a number of successful restaurants. He gained national recognition as a finalist on "Top Chef: Miami" (Season 3) and later served as a judge on shows like "The Taste and Guy’s Grocery Games."

Based in San Diego, Malarkey co-founded the acclaimed restaurant Searsucker, which helped cement his reputation in the culinary world. Over the years, he has launched multiple other restaurants, including Herringbone and Herb & Wood, the latter of which has received numerous accolades.