# Mei Lin
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mei lin (born November 29, 1985) is a Chinese-American chef and television personality, best known as the winner of the twelfth season of the Bravo television network's reality television series, Top Chef. After winning Top Chef in 2014, Lin worked as a personal chef for Oprah Winfrey before going on to open her first restaurant, Nightshade in Los Angeles in 2019.
== Early life and education ==
Lin was born in Guangdong, China before moving to Dearborn, Michigan at three months-old.
Mystical Ruins and Mei Lin's Quest for Heritage Connection
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mystical Ruins and Mei Lin's Quest for Heritage Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-12-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在这个夏季的某个晴朗上午，梅琳和她的朋友们，俊和莉，来到了一片神秘的古老废墟。En: On a clear morning this summ…
Q&A: Chain's Mall Era, Guilty Pleasures, Matū Kai Steak Frites, Summer Restaurants and More
Max's secret from his recent San Francisco trip is exposed, LA restaurants that are making the best of Summer ingredients, a short farmer's market report, Mei Lin and more at Chain's new mall pop-up, Vin Folk's tasting menu, 80s music, bad restaurants to enjoy, living in Venice, Jordo's comfort foo…
A Birthday Surprise: Finding Joy in Science and Friendship
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Birthday Surprise: Finding Joy in Science and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-26-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在炎热的夏天，秘密实验室的空气中弥漫着科技的气息。En: On a scorching summer day, the air in the …
Moonlit Reconciliation: A Sibling Journey on Shanghai's Bund
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlit Reconciliation: A Sibling Journey on Shanghai's Bund Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-09-13-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 上海外滩的秋天，一片清新的空气包围着每个人。En: Autumn on Shanghai The Bund envelops everyo…
Best 'Top Chef' Cheftestant
Cooking shows have existed for decades, and cooking competitions have been on Food Network since the 1990s. But Bravo found the perfect recipe for success when it launched “Top Chef” in 2006. Borrowing from the reality competition format of “American Idol,” “Project Runway,” and “America’s Next Top…
Moonlit Masterpieces: A Craftsman's Autumn Revelation
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlit Masterpieces: A Craftsman's Autumn Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-09-29-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 李伟站在空荡荡的旧仓库里，四周渐渐染上秋天的颜色。En: Li Wei stood in the empty old warehouse, the su…
Unveiling the Secrets of the Leshan Giant Buddha
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unveiling the Secrets of the Leshan Giant Buddha Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-09-29-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋日的阳光洒在乐山大佛的巨石脸庞上，给人一种宁静却又充满神秘感的氛围。En: The autumn sun cast its light on the Lesha…
Crisis & Compassion: Mid-Autumn at Tianye Hospital
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Crisis & Compassion: Mid-Autumn at Tianye Hospital Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-10-01-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 黄昏时分，凉爽的秋风轻抚着田野医院的帐篷。En: At dusk, the cool autumn wind gently caressed the tent…
Living With Down Syndrome: Stigma, Independence, Alzheimer’s & Inclusion
What is it really like living with Down syndrome — navigating stigma, finding independence, accessing healthcare, and being included in society? And what does Down syndrome have to do with Alzheimer’s disease and brain health?
In this episode of the Brain Health Equity Podcast, Grant Longwe is join…
Under the Moonlit Lanterns: Unveiling Hangzhou's Secret Past
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Under the Moonlit Lanterns: Unveiling Hangzhou's Secret Past Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-10-06-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在杭州的月光亭，秋风轻拂，桂花香甜。En: At the Yueguang Pavilion in Hangzhou, the autum…
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