Bustle - Tiffany Pollard Will Always Be The HBIC

Tiffany (née New York) Pollard is an icon, a legend, and my favorite menace. From…well every single moment on Flavor Of Love and I Love New York to the ICONIC Gemma Collins confessional and “David’s dead” confusion on Celebrity Big Brother, she stands at the center of the most important pop culture moments of our time. I have yet to tune into House of Villains — I’m gonna be real, I don’t know or want to see most of them people on my screen — but based on the single clip I’ve seen, overwhelmingly positive reviews from friends, and this beautifully chaotic interview (hosted by my girl, Alexis!) I just might be convinced.

“If a dish can tell a story, it has a soul, and then it tastes more alive. For instance, everyone talks about our okra, which started out as a garnish on another dish. There was no sauce, just salt and lemon juice. But it was a story too complex and special for a garnish! We added a sauce and gave it pizzazz. Now the okra is a star. Most of the recipes at Tatiana took a year of tweaking. I cooked a lot of the dishes for friends at my house. But then I had to figure out how to make the same dish 50 times a night. That’s when the editing becomes crucial.”

Based on this excerpt, I need to make a reservation at Tatiana, post-haste. Tap in for more of Chef Kwame’s journey from ‘Top Chef’ to opening one of the hottest restaurants in NYC.