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Meet the 20 Home Cooks Competing on Season 8 of MasterChef
JUNE 8, 2017 – 12:06 AM
Jeff Philbin of Tampa moves on in the MasterChef kitchen
The Helicon marketing director was the last local home cook to compete for a coveted apron.
JUN 8, 2017 10 AM
Former Palm Coast resident premieres on MasterChef
by: Paige Wilson Staff Writer
Po-ta-toes: Did anyone from Tampa Bay get a MasterChef white apron?
We saw two of three home cooks with local connections compete in last night's premiere.
'MasterChef' Season 8 features three contestants from Tampa Bay
Christopher Spata, Tampa Bay Times Times Staff Writer
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Hot pursuit: Meet two of the home cooks repping Tampa Bay on MasterChef
Jeff Philbin and Danny Flores are among the Season 8 contestants competing for a white apron.
Three 'MasterChef' contestants from the Tampa Bay area talk cooking inspiration and more
By Christopher Spata and Michelle Stark, Times staff writers
MasterChef in tweets: Wine rooms aren't always what they appear to be
But Tampa's still in it, baby.
JUN 15, 2017 2 PM
MasterChef in tweets: Someone's voted out of the kitchen, Survivor style
Was it Tampa?
JUN 22, 2017 2 PM
MasterChef in tweets: That was a close one, huh?
Phew.
JUN 29, 2017 11 AM
Why Tampa’s MasterChef contestant is putting his ‘city on a plate’
Alexis Muellener
MasterChef in tweets: "Viewer discretion advised?" Yes!
Rated L for language, Episode 7 was much more entertaining than the last, especially for Tampa.
MasterChef in tweets: A cow named Daisy, plus a twist in disguise
The cooking reality show delivered a much less-shouty episode.
MasterChef interview: Jeff Philbin on competition to date, watch parties for good cause
Matt Carter
Homemade Broadcast: Tampa Bay’s Jeff Philbin Brings Cullinary Prestige to FOX’s “Master Chef”
Will Kuncz
MasterChef in tweets: We almost had a goner, again
How do I keep falling for this shit?
Local MasterChef joins Good Day Tampa Bay
MasterChef in tweets: Desserts 2, Jeff 0
Time to make a comeback.
MasterChef in tweets: Which bottom home cook gets lucky in Vegas?
We have to wait and see.
MasterChef in tweets: The Long Night
Wednesday night's episode was looong, but there was no shortage of surprises — or upset.
MASTERCHEF MEET JEFF
By Sammi Turano
MasterChef in tweets: Hey, judges, that was cool of y'all
The trio seemed like they were feeling real generous Wednesday night.
Tampa's Jeff Philbin finishes strong among the MasterChef top 5
The Season 8 competitor might've gotten the boot, but he said he still feels like he won.
Ernest Hooper: Amateur chef pitches Tampa like a pro on Gordon Ramsay show
Ernest Hooper, Times Columnist/East Hillsborough Bureau Chief
MasterChef interview: Jeff Philbin reflects on top 6 finish, season at large
Matt Carter