Bio
Sheldon Simeon is an American chef who was a contestant on the tenth season of the cooking reality competition television series Top Chef, from 2012-2013.
Top Chef Bio
Sheldon talks the Hawaiian talk and loves to cook with local island ingredients, but is confident when competing against Mainland chefs.
The Executive Chef of Star Noodle in Lahaina, Sheldon is a two-time James Beard semifinalist - for "Rising Star" and "Best New Restaurant," both in 2011.
Also in 2011, Maui Nokaoi Magazine named him "Chef of the Year." Food & Wine Magazine named Sheldon "Best New Chef People's Choice" nominee in 2012.
He learned his basic culinary skills at Disneyworld, where he also met his wife, but his competitive nature has ensured his continued success that has landed him all of these accolades.