With Mother's Day around the corner, a Houston chef who has cut his teeth at some of the biggest fine dining restaurants in the city, has never forgotten his biggest supporter and the one who first introduced him to his love of food.

HOUSTON – 15 of the best chefs around the country will be competing on the newest season of Bravo’s popular show “Top Chef,” and two local chefs will be representing Houston in what promises to be a sizzling culinary showdown. For more information on Top Chef, click here. Dawn Burrell on Season 18 of Bravo's "Top Chef" (David Moir/Bravo)Burrell is the partner and executive chef of Late August, a restaurant focused on Afro-Asian flavors, expected to open later in the year. To connect with Burrell, click here. AdTo connect with Grumman, click here.