Next Food Network Star: Aarti Sequeira
Posted By LBJ on August 16, 2010
Sunday, Season 6 of Food Network’s Next Food Network Star came to a close as the image of Aarti Sequeira was reveled on the Wall of Fame of life-sized photos of networks hosts.
I pegged Aarti as one of my two picks for the winner of this season. My other pick made it to the top 4, but I believe her attitude was that little thing that made a big difference–thus her departure prior to the final round.
It should come as no surprise that Aarti was a natural in front of the camera. She is a former Producer at CNN, and she hosted her own web show on her food blog Aarti Paarti, but that did not mask her natural vulnerability in front of the camera that would make any viewer want to hug her and taste her food!
Aarti, wowed the judges and selection committee week after week with her culinary point-of-view. She added Indian flavors to classic American food! One week, Iron Chef Bobby Flay said he was interested in opening a restaurant with Aarti, and Iron Chef Cat Cora offered to invest! Once those words were uttered, I knew Aarti was the winner!
Congratulations Aarti! From Food Blogger to Food Star! We wish you well!
Here’s Aarti’s pilot show, directed by Rachel Ray.









