The Top Chef judge has had to try his fair share of meals over the shows many seasons, but he has admitted there is one food he just can't stomach. He has spoke in several interviews about his dislike of okra. In 2007 interview with The New York Times , he said his dislike stems from how "slimy" it is. He also doesn't like sea cucumbers or shredded mountain yams, a fact you might want to have in your back pocket if you're ever a contestant on Top Chef and are tempted to prepare something that incorporates all three of those ingredients.