Tom Colicchio, once a New York treasure, now celebrated the world over, is dishing with us about his favorite part of next week’s foodie-esque celebrations. Chef Colicchio, having executive produced and starred in Top Chef, the definitive foodie’s reality show, knows a thing or two about cooking for a crowd. And he’s likely the only chef to have won both a James Beard Award and an Emmy – what a combo!

We asked this beloved chef of both restaurant (Craft, Craftbar) and television (Top Chef, Top Chef Masters) fame to answer a few questions about his Thanksgiving cooking habits. Get in that cozy holiday cooking mood with us and join us in the kitchen with one of America’s most celebrated chefs as we talk aprons, favorite moments and beet cocktails!