'Top Chef: Las Vegas'

Gillespie currently resides in Atlanta, Ga.

Profession: Executive Chef & Partner, Woodfire Grill

Culinary Education: Art Institute of Atlanta

Favorite Simple Summer Recipe: Creamed silver queen corn with a warm salad of small tomatoes and pole beans.

Foodie Fact: Name a prestigious restaurant in Atlanta, and Gillespie has probably worked there. He's held positions at Atlanta Grill at The Ritz-Carlton, Two Urban Licks, and Woodfire Grill. Gillespie's kitchen is never without banyuls vinegar, smoked pork, espelette pepper, lemon oil and lard, and if Gillespie had to pick a favorite junk food, it would be hot wings.