Chef Eric Adjepong is the chef/owner of On the Double and co-founder of Pinch & Plate, a customizable and fully curated dinner party service based in Washington, D.C. He was a finalist on season 16 of Bravo's Top Chef, where he earned consistent acclaim from judges and popularity among viewers. As a first-generation Ghanaian-American born and raised in New York City, Adjepong sources the flavors and influences in his cooking from many of the West African dishes he grew up eating. He is passionate about introducing diners to West African cuisine and the impact its diaspora has had on South American, Latin American, Caribbean, and American food, all in his elegant, artfully plated style. Adjepong previously cooked in several Michelin-starred restaurants in New York after graduating with degrees in culinary arts and nutrition from Johnson & Wales, one of the country's premier culinary universities. He also holds a Master of Public Health in International Public Health Nutrition from the University of Westminster in London. Chef Eric Adjepong initially made a name for himself during season 16 of Bravo’s Top Chef, where he finished third and became an instant fan favorite. He also competed on Top Chef All-Stars (Season 17), where the idea for On the Double first took shape.