‘Top Chef’ Host Padma Lakshmi Calls for Investigation Into Season 18 Winner’s Past Behavior
Eater Austen reported that Erales was let go as the executive chef of Comedor, a high-end Mexican restaurant. Citing an email from chef and partner Philip Speer, Erales was discharged because of “repeated violations of our policies and for behavior in conflict with our values.” No further details were given at the time.