Born in 1978 in Chicago, IL, Jeff Mauro was instantly totally into
making sandwiches. One of his first creations was a Mother's Milk
Grinder, made with wilted arugula, seared fig and a wonderful balsamic
reduction. In all seriousness, Jeff spent his youth performing in
school plays, Second City Chicago youth programs, acting classes and,
all the while, feeding his enormous appetite. After attending Bradley
University School of Communications, he opened a deli with his cousin
and performed at nights as "Tony" in the Chicago production of "Tony
and Tina's Weddings". With professional cooking knowledge and his
acting and improv chops honed, he moved out west to the Island of Los
Angeles. Here, he attempted for three years to produce and co-star with
his best friend, Ali Khan, in the gonzo cooking show concept known to
most Hollywood insiders as "Chef Jeff & Ali". After a couple of years,
he threw in the towel, enrolled in culinary school, worked in some
restaurants, moved back Chicago, got married, had a baby and landed
himself on Season 7 of
The Next Food Network Star (2005),
winning. Jeff Mauro is now the host of Food Network's
Sandwich King (2011), where he
showcases the art-form that is Sandwich-Making by turning any sandwich
into a meal, and meal into a sandwich.
The Kitchen(2014)as Self - Co-Host, Self
The Drew Barrymore Show(2020)as Self, Self - Guest
Worst Cooks in America(2010)as Self - Co-Host, Self - Judge
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen(2009)as Self - Bartender
Today(1952)as Self - Guest, Self
Celebrity Page(2013)as Self
