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SEBASTIAN ZIJP, 28
Executive chef, Bar Blanc
Seeking women
What Zijp’s food says about him: “I put a lot of energy into sourcing my ingredients and using them as purely and as simply as possible to let them shine. I guess I’m also just very pure and simple. I just love the beauty of the way things are. I don’t like to overcomplicate or manipulate things.”
Seeking: “I’d like somebody who shares my interests, but also has some new ones that I would have never thought of. Somebody with the same passion as I have, but who also is very unique in her own life. She should be sweet and funny and caring and intelligent—someone who is willing to take risks in relationships and step out of their comfort zone.… I like curves here and there. I’m just looking for someone who is cute, sexy and confident.”
tonysingles.sebastian@timeoutny.com
DAVE MARTIN, 43
Executive chef, Crave on 42nd; Top Chef contestant, season one
Seeking men
What Martin’s food says about him: “I call it upscale comfort food. It says that I’m real, I’m fun and whimsical. I’m a dork and I don’t care that I’m a dork—that’s just who I am.… [Top Chef] was just a moment in time. It was a great time but now I’m back to busting my butt.”
Seeking: “I’m looking for all the good qualities: smart, successful and hardworking. I don’t think lazy guys would really get along with me. We’d have to have things in common. They have to like to eat and drink, but not too much of either. My world really revolves around good food, good wine and bad TV.”
tonysingles.dave@timeoutny.com
CHRISTOPHE BELLANCA, 35
Executive chef, Le Cirque
Seeking women
What Bellanca’s food says about him: “I think the food we do at Le Cirque is very simple and very elegant. I am also a simple guy, a little shy and very sensitive. I prefer to listen to people than to speak about myself.”
Seeking: “To me family is very important. I have two tattoos: One says humility and perseverance and the other says maman and papa. I would like to find a woman with similar values, and who is intelligent with a good sense of humor. Of course, I like a beautiful lady, but in New York there are a lot of beautiful ladies. For me, charm is more important than beauty, but she should have a big heart and beautiful eyes.”
tonysingles.christophe@timeoutny.com
JOSH EDEN, 38
Chef-owner, Shorty’s .32
Seeking women
What Eden’s food says about him: “In some ways meeting women is like cooking—if you’re working too hard with a dish, it’s time to give it up. I think my food says that I don’t take myself too seriously. Life is too short to not have a good time with it. My food is simple and straightforward with big flavors. I’m a fairly simple guy, and I’m definitely straightforward. I’m also fairly spontaneous. As nerve-racking as that can be, it can lead to cool things in and out of the kitchen.”
Seeking: “I like strength in a woman. Independence is super important. Any man would be foolish if he wasn’t looking for a strong woman. Relationships are partnerships in so many different ways. You need someone who likes you as much as you like them. [Physically,] I think whenever a woman accentuates a curve it’s beautiful. A woman can be beautiful in black knee-high boots and a skirt, but I also think a girl in overalls and white T-shirt is sexy. It sounds cheesy, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”
tonysingles.shorty@timeoutny.com
PHET SCHWADER, 32
Executive chef, Talay
Seeking women
What Schwader’s food says about him: “The food gives a background of who I am. There are a lot of different flavors, a lot of variety and a lot of spice. I have this persona in the kitchen that I’m a hard-ass, but I’m really just a pussycat.”
Seeking: “I need someone who can make me laugh. I take life seriously but I need to relax. I’m really open to anything. For me it’s really about personality; if there’s an instant attraction, you know it. I do have an attraction to tall, blond women. I grew up surrounded by them in the Midwest. But the lady I’m with has to be able to eat everything. If you’re a picky eater, it doesn’t matter how hot you are.”
tonysingles.phet@timeoutny.com
MELISSA CHANG, 28
Pastry chef, Delicatessen
Seeking men
What Chang’s food says about her: “With desserts I think it’s necessary to be whimsical and playful. I’m a comfortable person with a tendency toward simplicity, and I think that comes across.”
Seeking: “I want a fun, honest guy. Someone who likes sports, especially football—they don’t have to be a Giants fan. I want him to be outgoing but not cocky. If I had the time, I’d love to be more outdoorsy: hiking, traveling… I was just in China and I found it so invigorating, so empowering. I’d like to share that with someone.”
tonysingles.melissa@timeoutny.com
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Sat, Nov 01, at 12:44pm
I'm so sad Anne Burrell is not gay! I had a huge crush...well, i still do - but now the possibility factor/reality has come in to mess with that...
does she have a gay sister?
tastee
Fri, Oct 03, at 10:30am
Time Out-This is really a service! Most people in the industry rarely have time to go out and meet people (and if they do, it's usually at 2 o'clock in the morning, not the best time if you are looking for someone serious...). Plus, when we do we usually have grease all over our faces and smell like food (not always good) or are wearing some frumpy clogs or something horrible. Good luck to all of your singles!
chef robert
Thu, Oct 02, at 07:19pm
i think melissa is hot. http://profile.myspace.com/391563974
liz
Thu, Oct 02, at 12:40pm
the tattoos on ed are hot. my choice for sure. and who doesn't love a man who can cook.
hansen
Thu, Oct 02, at 08:22am
i think i might be in lust with Ong at the moment...
chairman chow
Wed, Oct 01, at 04:35pm
I really thought Burrell was gay.
Congrats to Melissa Chang on getting the Delicatessen gig and throwing off the yoke of her former oppressor. Sweet girl.
Ed Witt's tattoos make him seem sexy.
ibcheft
Wed, Oct 01, at 02:59pm
oh what to be single and younger again but alls well as is, Anne you would be my girl.
johnny
Wed, Oct 01, at 08:34am
totally agree
Desperate Chefs' Wives
Tue, Sep 30, at 05:04pm
You've got to do an update on this and let us all know if there are any love connections. Good story.
