When two powerhouse Kentucky chefs hit the national stage on Food Network’s “Tournament of Champions”, they didn’t just bring bold flavors, fierce talent, and Southern grit — they also brought a KY for KY tee right into the arena.
And yes, it was glorious.
This week, Chef Sara Bradley (@chefsarabradley) and Chef Damaris. Phillips (@chefdphillips) teamed up on one of TV’s most intense culinary battlegrounds, showcasing the heart and soul of Kentucky cooking. And somewhere between the chopping, sizzling, and smack-talking… our shirt popped up on national TV.
Two Kentucky Chefs, One Big Moment on Food Network
Chef Damaris Phillips captured the spirit perfectly in her Instagram caption:
“Cooking with @chefsarabradley feels like coming home. We speak the same kitchen language — one shaped by Kentucky soil, seasons, and stories. In the heat of battle, we’re smiling, because this isn’t just competition…it’s celebration. Two Kentucky girls showing what our Southern cuisine can do.”
This wasn’t just another TV appearance — it was a spotlight on the heart of Kentucky:community, heritage, hospitality, and home-grown talent.
Our KY for KY Tee Makes Its TV Debut
Right there in the TOC arena, as the chefs took on the clock and the chaos, one of them rocked a piece of gear straight from the Bluegrass — a KY for KY original tee.Want the exact look from the episode?
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Learn more about the show here:
👉 Food Network: Tournament of Champions
These chefs didn’t just compete —they represented Kentucky with fire, heart, and flavor.
Rep the Kentucky Look Yourself
Want to show off your Bluegrass pride just like they did?
Bold, local, limited — just how Kentucky likes it.
Kentucky to the Core
Moments like this remind us why KY for KY exists:
to celebrate the makers, the chefs, the artists, and the everyday Kentuckians who carry this state’s spirit into everything they do.
Huge congrats to Chef Bradley and Chef Phillips for bringing Kentucky to the national spotlight — and for taking one of our tees along for the ride.
