NEW YORK — Chef Floyd Cardoz, who competed on “Top Chef,” won “Top Chef Masters” and operated successful restaurants in both India and New York, died Wednesday of complications from the coronavirus, his company said in a statement. Padma Lakshmi, host of the Bravo cooking competition series “Top Chef,” praised the success of Tabla and offered condolences to Cardoz’s loved …
Chef Floyd Cardoz, Who Elevated Indian Cuisine, Has Died Of Coronavirus Enlarge this image toggle caption Kris Connor/Getty Images Kris Connor/Getty Images Floyd Cardoz was an influential chef who married regional Indian cuisine with French and new American flavors. In 1998, he opened an influential fusion restaurant in Manhattan called Tabla with restaurateur Danny Meyer — the first in a …