'Guy's Grocery Games' Pays Tribute to Late Chef Carl Ruiz With Special Episode
By Gary Trock on September 26, 2019 at 5:59 AM EDT
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Chef Carl Ruiz was remembered during one of his memorable moments on Food Network while his fellow chefs continue to pay tribute to the culinary star.
Food Network aired a special episode of "Guy's Grocery Games" on Wednesday night, featuring Ruiz racing down the aisles and whipping up some of his famous Cuban dishes.
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A statement from the network read:
"Tonight's episode of Guy's Grocery Games is in loving memory of Carl Ruiz. Carl was a great friend and colleague who made Flavortown a better place. His friendship, humor and amazing cooking will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him."
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Chef Rocco DiSpirito, who has one the championship on "GGG," commented that the episode was a "Nice tribute."
Food Network regular, Scott Conant, wrote that, "Carl is already missed."
Chef Eric Greenspan wrote an emotional message while watching the episode:
"Tonight will be filled likely with laughs and tears. Its all still surreal and tonight will be no different. But any chance to bask in [Ruiz's] presence is a chance worth taking. "
As we reported, Guy Fieri released a heartbreaking statement about Ruiz after the popular chef unexpectedly died over the weekend while on a trip to Maryland.
""Over the years, I’ve met a lot of great people but a friend like Carl is one in a hundred million. Carl ’The Cuban’ Ruiz will forever live on in my heart and in those of all who loved him," Fieri wrote on social media.
44-year-old Carl Ruiz's death is still under investigation by officials, but those close to the late chef are reporting he died of a massive heart attack.
