Stacey Poon-Kinney

Stacey Poon-Kinney is an American chef and restaurateur. She came to prominence as a contestant on the ninth season of the Food Network series Food Network Star.[4]

Stacey Poon-Kinney
L-R: Poon-Kinney, Anna Harouvis and Food Network Star contestant Rodney Henry at Veggie U (Milan, OH); July 13, 2013 (2013-07-13)
Born1978/1979 (age 41–42)[1]
San Diego, California, United States[2]
Spouse(s)Saratoga Sake[3]
Children2
Culinary career
Cooking styleOrganic food

Food Network

Restaurant: Impossible

In 2011,[5] Poon-Kinney's restaurant, The Trails Neighborhood Eatery, was featured in an episode of the Food Network series Restaurant: Impossible.[4][6][7][8] It was reported that after the show aired, the restaurant experienced an 80% increase in sales due in part to dinner service, which the restaurant did not previously offer.[6]

Food Network Star

In 2013,[2][8] it was announced that Poon-Kinney had been selected as a contestant on the ninth season of the Food Network series Food Network Star. Out of the twelve finalists, she proceeded to the top four,[9] and she pitched an idea to producers for a potential series called Stacey's Modern Magic.[10] Although deemed by critics to be a frontrunner for the season,[11][12] Poon-Kinney was eliminated from the show on August 4, 2013 (2013-08-04), finishing in fourth place.[10][13] Her elimination was met with anger and surprise by many viewers,[13] and the decision was described as "shocking" by the season's eventual winner, Damaris Phillips.[14]

Personal life

Poon-Kinney lives in Spring Valley, California with her husband, painter Saratoga Sake.[3] They have two children.[15]

References
  1. Russo, Maria (May 29, 2013). "Star-a-Day: Stacey Poon-Kinney - Star Blog". Food Network. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  2. "Stacey Poon-Kinney : Eater San Diego". Eater San Diego. May 20, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  3. Morlan, Kinsee (December 24, 2013). "Meet our cover artist, Saratoga Sake". San Francisco City Beat. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  4. "Stacey Poon-Kinney, Food Network Star Season 9 Finalist". Food Network. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  5. "The Trails". Restaurant: Impossible. Season 2. Episode 10. September 21, 2011. Food Network. |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  6. Sabatini Jr., Frank (November 18, 2011). "Food Network leaves a happy trail in San Carlos - Gay San Diego". Gay San Diego. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  7. "AOL On - Stacey Poon-Kinney on 'Restaurant: Impossible'". AOL. May 22, 2013. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  8. Estacio, Aldryn (April 21, 2013). "from this day forth - Stacey Poon-Kinney – Food Network Star and The Trails Eatery". From This Day Forth. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  9. "Network Pitch". Food Network Star. Season 9. Episode 10. August 4, 2013. Food Network. |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  10. Swope, Stephie (August 5, 2013). "Food Network Star Review: "Network Pitch" - Food Fanatic". Food Fanatic. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  11. Furlong, Maggie (June 14, 2013). "Maggie Furlong: Reality TV Recycling: Has 'Food Network Star' Run Out Of Good Competitors?". The Huffington Post. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  12. Gorelick, Richard (August 6, 2013). "'Food Network Star' recap, the spotlight shines on Baltimore's Rodney Henry - Baltimore Sun". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  13. Gustafson, Stephanie (August 6, 2013). "Food Network Star: Fans Angered By Stacey's Elimination - Reality TV Magazine". Reality TV Magazine. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  14. Bricker, Tierney; Mullins, Jenna (August 12, 2013). "Next Food Network Star's Damaris Phillips on Her Big Win, Stacey's Shocking Elimination and a Torturous Finale Taping - E! Online". E!. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  15. "Restaurant Impossible! - La Mesa Today - Community Website & Online Newspaper". La Mesa Today. July 1, 2011. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
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