Padma Lakshmi Called Chef Melissa King Her ‘Plus One' Before Joint Costume

Padma Lakshmi and Top Chef contestant Melissa King, known for their close friendship, recently showcased their bond with a playful Halloween costume as Gomez and Morticia Addams. Their lighthearted posts sparked online attention, while their real-life mentorship story unfolds. Melissa, who won Top Chef during the pandemic, has since expanded her career with a cookbook, Cook Like a King, inspired by her Chinese and Californian roots. Padma, stepping away from hosting, continues to mentor chefs like Melissa, highlighting the lasting impact of shows like Top Chef on real friendships and new chapters. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.