Taylor, Lex: - Lex Taylor is the author of Grill Fire, was the winner of Esquire's "The Next Great Burger," and has been featured on Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay. Lex specializes in traditional cooking techniques such as smoking, curing, pickling, and pastries. Combining his love of food, history, and popular culture, Lex is known to improvise amazing recipes for popular television series, including his favorite Bridgerton.