The competition is heating up on "Top Chef," and for a contestant from Long Island.

News 12's Elisa DiStefano caught up with Central Islip native Byron Gomez, who has a very impressive resume.

He says on "Top Chef" he has worked harder than he ever worked in his life.

"It's very real, the challenges, the element of surprise, the ingredients. They've done such an amazing job over the 18 seasons, it just keeps on getting better and better," says Gomez.