Chicken Adobo

Born in Toronto, Canada, Chef Jordan Andino began his foray into the culinary world at the young age of 9, learning under his father. After moving to Manhattan Beach, California, he traded in his surfboard to work in fine dining kitchens, and later attended Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration to grow his business acumen. Andino has honed his training and experience working at acclaimed restaurants like The French Laundry, Spago, and Jean Georges. He has rapidly gained clout as one of the freshest, most notable faces in New York City’s culinary world. His hospitality skills and clean, unique flavors have been an integral part of his Flip Sigi restaurants. A blend of classic Filipino cuisine and French technique, Andino's cooking is an inspired combination of his grandmother and father. Blending those elements with Spanish and Mexican vessels, he's created a unique signature profile for for Flip Sigi. His next passion project is to build on his classic training in a relentless effort to bring a Michelin star to Filipino cuisine. In addition to Andino's diverse culinary career, his dynamic demeanor, training, energy, and international upbringing has landed him on the old tube. Most recently he taught Selena Gomez how to cook the national dish of the Philippines, Chicken Adobo, on Selena + Chef, shining a spotlight on the country and culture for the masses. Andino was also a recurring judge on Food Network's Easter Basket Challenge. Some of his past host, judge, and guest appearances include: Jr. Chef Showdown, Late Nite Eats, Food Boats, Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay, Worst Cooks In America, Cooks vs. Cons, Recipe for Deception, Rachael Ray, and The Today Show.

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