Yes he did – here’s an interview he did on Friday, 1/26 (and a big EWWWWW!!! on the leading picture of Ilan! I did NOT need to see that at 9am on a Sunday morning!).... (44 replies, last updated by Katie Nell February 8, 2007)

"Asked if he trusted Lakshmi’s culinary taste, Ilan Hall, a line cook at Casa Mono, asked a Bravo flack, ‘Um, are we allowed to say disparaging things about Padma?’ No. ‘She’s beautiful,’ Hall offered." (31 replies, last updated by Withnail42 February 3, 2007)

of Marlow and Sons now owns a couple spaces in Queens Sam Talbot – formerly of Black Duck, Punch, now consulting Ilan Hall - formerly of Casa Mono, now wasting space Camille Becerra – Paloma (in Bklyn, I believe) Lia... (25 replies, last updated by Miss Needle December 11, 2008)

I’ll be going Saturday – this will be my first time going so I’m looking forward to the adventure. =) Ilan Hall is going to be there on Sunday? Phooey. I was hoping to see him!! (9 replies, last updated by ggdinero April 12, 2007)

I don’t know if there’s a listing anywhere. But off the top of my head, this is what I have (some of the chefs aren’t there anymore): Season 1 Harold Dieterle — Perilla (NYC) Miguel — Asiate (NYC) Season... (8 replies, last updated by jbep November 11, 2008)

I’ve seen recipes for Spanish fideos (or fideus), it’s almost like a paella, but with noodles. Zuni has a recipe with mushrooms and peas, but I haven’t tried it. You can probably find Ilan Hall's recipe on the... (8 replies, last updated by gntlmn6464 October 15, 2007)

Or grazing at a Japanese market’s food stalls in his bedroom slippers. http://la.eater.com/archives/2009/04/06/meanwhile_in_ilan_halls_universe.php (18 replies, last updated by The Chowfather May 4, 2009)

fans, they could check out the Bazaar, where Marcel works, The Gorbals (Ilan Hall's restaurant), Stefan’s restaurant, the Farm, or Betty’s place, Grub. (8 replies, last updated by LATrapp November 24, 2009)

blurb about the soft opening for The Gorbals - Ilan Hall's new LA spot: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dailydish/2009/08/last-night-marked-the-private-opening-party-for-top-chef-winner-ilan-halls (53 replies, last updated by James Cristinian November 16, 2009)

and other bizarre dishes, they had at least partially succeeded, standing out with their eclectic menu. I confess I’ve never watched Top Chef, so I’m not familiar with Chef-Owner Ilan Hall's cooking as the winner of... (24 replies, last updated by cinzia September 8, 2009)

the second season finalists, Marcel Vigneron, Sam Talbot, Elia Aboumrad and Ilan Hall. The two teams are competing for a $20,000 prize that will be donated to charity." My money would be on Season 1. :-) (30 replies, last updated by LiveCJ July 28, 2007)

Just look towards Spanish food which utilizes saffron like mad. Paella, etc. check out recipes from Ilan Hall on season 2 of Top Chef, he used saffron in most of his dishes that he stole from Casa Mono. Apparently his Fideos with... (27 replies, last updated by jinet12 July 18, 2007)

I would never want to consume anything prepared by Ilan Hall, winner from a prior season. Aside from being a rather (extremely) mean spirited individual, I got the impression that he would serve just about anything and cut... (72 replies, last updated by gudeatz November 27, 2008)

Been pretty extensively discussed that Ilan Hall “borrowed” several of his recipes from Casa Mono (a NY tapas restaurant backed by Mario Batali where he had worked). Here’s an example ->... (26 replies, last updated by ChefJune July 17, 2008)

the food, she is also an admirer and friend of Marcel’s, and shared an anecdote with us. Apparently, the child-like behavior did not end with the season. Ilan Hall paid a visit to Bazaar and, according to our waitress,... (7 replies, last updated by Tried_That March 16, 2009)