Filipino Chef Is Food Network 'Chopped' Champion

Nikko Cagalanan (Photo contributed to Charlton City Paper)

Charlestonians may have noticed a familiar face on the Food Network Channel’s Chopped November 22. Nikko Cagalanan, local chef and owner of pop-up Mansueta’s Filipino Food, competed on the high-intensity food competition show — and won (See Charleston City Paper for story).