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Winner of 'Food Network Star' Contest at Book Revue: Jeff Mauro

The winner of the popular television show "The Next Food Network Star" will speak about and sign "Food Network Star: The Official Insider’s Guide to America’s Hottest Food Show" at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17.

And that winner is ..... Jeff Mauro. He will be at Book Revue along with finalist Whitney Chen. Mauro will host the Food Network's upcoming new show "The Sandwich King."

Mauro is a private chef at the Chicago corporate headquarters for a large mortgage company. He graduated from California's Hollywood Kitchen Academy and has worked in the food industry in various roles, including line cook, caterer and chef instructor. He pursued a career as an entertainer and comedian in Los Angeles, then returned to Chicago to spend time doing what he loves: cooking. Jeff's down-to-earth personality coupled with his comic relief make a great combo in the kitchen.

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Mauro will speak about and sign "Food Network Star: The Official Insider’s Guide to America’s Hottest Food Show."

The book is an all-access, behind-the-scenes pass to Food Network’s highest rated series ever—where intense tests of talent and exciting guest stars steer a handful of finalists towards the ultimate dream job: his or her own Food Network show.

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The book chronicles the drama of seasons one through seven—plus winning recipes, candid photographs, revealing bios, trivia, and insider stories about the contestants and celebrity judges, including Bobby Flay, Susie Fogelson, Guy Fieri, Rachael Ray, Wolfgang Puck, Melissa d’Arabian, and Hollywood luminaries like Courtney Cox and Eva Longoria.

All books signed at Book Revue events must be purchased at Book Revue. If you purchase your book at Book Revue in advance of the event, please save your receipt and bring it with you to the event.

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