David Thomas, the executive chef and owner of Ida B’s Table, won a Thanksgiving-themed episode of “Chopped,” the Food Network cooking-competition series that pits chefs against one another.Thomas, who hosted a watch party Tuesday night at his restaurant, received $10,000 for winning the episode, which aired Tuesday at 9 p.m.The episode featured host Chef Ted Allen and a panel of judges, including Martha Stewart.“It was great. I enjoyed the experience. This was humbling to be asked to be on the show. I got a chance to meet Martha Stewart, which was incredible,” Thomas said.Thomas, 50, has more than 25 years of experience in the food industry. He attributes his start to when he was a young child observing his grandmother cooking traditional African-American cuisine in her kitchen.His restaurant, Ida B’s Table, is a soul food-inspired restaurant that he runs with his wife, Tonya. The downtown restaurant has been opened since fall 2017.In addition to returning to “Chopped” for a “champions” episode, Thomas said he’s also been tapped for another Food Network Show.“It is in its second season. But I can’t say the name of the show,” Thomas said.As for the $10,000 prize for winning Tuesday night’s episode, Thomas said he plans to use the winnings for travel.“I want to take my wife to Africa,” he said.