What Adam From Below Deck Mediterranean Is Doing Now

Below Deck Mediterranean's Adam Glick became an instantaneous fan favorite during his initial two stints on the show thanks to his uniquely rugged and tattoo-covered look, willingness to get involved in the onboard fray, and (naturally) his drama-filled love triangle with two other cast mates. The self-professed "Adventure Chef" wasn't necessarily made for a life out at sea, especially with his every move being captured by Bravo cameras, but Adam is well-suited for nomadic living. In fact, he's so untethered to the regular world he doesn't live in a traditional home, instead choosing the vagabond lifestyle that better suits his insatiable desire to be out on the road at all times.

Since his initial introduction to Below Deck viewers, Adam has continued to live by his own rules, remaining true to his brand while simultaneously forging a path back to Bravo for another wild voyage that surpassed both of his previous trips. Although he's not as fame-hungry as some of his contemporaries, Adam expertly utilizes the spotlight to his advantage so he can continue to spread the good word about cooking, living, and loving freely. After all, they don't call him the Adventure Chef for nothing.

While most people would think living in a van to be a bad situation, that's not the case for Adam Glick. In fact, it was 100 percent his choice to live in his vehicle. As he deadpanned to Decider, "It's a nice van, if that counts for anything." Adam posts almost as many photos of his Quigley van on Instagram as he does of his adorable pet.

In 2018, Adam revealed that he once "lived in the back of a pickup truck" and "[spent] ten years traveling on yachts." He continued, "Believe it or not I actually sleep better in confined spaces because of it." Inside, his home-on-wheels does look pretty sweet, particularly after the extensive renovations undertaken by Adam and his father.

Cooking meals in the van isn't an issue for someone used to the tightness of a yacht kitchen, as Adam told Heavy. And, if he ever feels constricted by the space, the Below Deck Mediterranean star just rolls up to the old mechanic shop he shares with a friend in North Hollywood, where the two have built their own "Fantasy Factory," equipped with a basketball court, skate ramp, and plenty more besides, Adam detailed to Decider.

Adam Glick's BFF is his dog, Tex, who bunks with him and is a major component of everything the chef does. According to his Instagram Stories, the chef actually rescued the dog from the streets in May 2018 after returning from Below Deck Mediterranean and the two have been inseparable ever since. Although Tex is a loyal companion on the road, unfortunately he can't accompany Adam while he's out at sea. When he took a job in Turks and Caicos, for example, his beloved pooch had to stay home. The distance clearly affects the chef as he posted, "Happy to say I'll be back on the adventure with my boy Tex in just two more weeks. And I absolutely cannot wait, I miss him so much!" He'd previously shared how sad Tex was to see him go, too.

Adam subsequently shared an Instagram Story (via CheatSheet) of his plane landing in San Francisco, writing "home sweet home" alongside the post. The clip finishes with footage of Tex excitedly dashing out to greet his dad when he sees the chef appearing in the driveway. The Below Deck Mediterranean star can't even take a photo of Tex because the dog is so excited.

Adam Glick made his triumphant return to Below Deck aboard the Parsifal III as he joined the ranks of the spinoff show Sailing Yacht. In an interview with Vulture, he explained that it was simply the right time for him to come back. "To be candid with you, when Bravo calls you up and says, 'Hey, you wanna do another series?' you say yes. That's the reality of the situation," he admitted, noting that after spending so long traveling the country in his van, he liked the prospect of "[cruising] out to Greece for six weeks" before ultimately hitting the road again.

The Adventure Chef acknowledged that his Season 2 run on Below Deck Mediterranean was hard because he was still getting used to everything, which was destabilizing for someone who'd already been in the business for a decade and figured he already knew his way around a kitchen.

Adam felt he'd be better equipped for Below Deck Sailing Yacht. "Third time's the charm," he said. As for what he learned about cooking on a sailboat, Adam noted, "When you're working, you've got to remember to just work. That's the most important thing."

Playing favorites isn't usually a good idea, particularly in a professional environment, like when you're stuck in close quarters out at sea. But Adam Glick isn't afraid of anything  — he is the Adventure Chef after all. When it came time to name his favorite chief stew, Adam didn't hesitate.

"Working with Hannah [Ferrier] and working with Jenna [Macgillivray] is like night and day," he began, during an episode of Below Deck Sailing Yacht (via Decider). "Hannah was a cold, long, dark night. Jenna is like a beautiful morning with sun and chirping birds and spring flowers. Night and day!"

Adam and Jenna, who subsequently became involved romantically, clearly hit it off from the outset. In an interview with Bravo's Daily Dish ahead of the season, they showcased how alike they are. Adam argued he didn't have any advice for Below Deck staff newcomers because they wouldn't listen anyway while Jenna confirmed she wouldn't listen herself. Adam then acknowledged, "Some of us had to learn that the hard way. Or I still haven't learned, actually."

Although Adam Glick was happy to return to the open seas as a crew-member on Below Deck Sailing Yacht, the Adventure Chef isn't convinced the yachting life is for him. Still, he's grateful for the opportunity to grow as a person. While appearing on Watch What Happens Live @ Home with Andy Cohen, he admitted it's very difficult at times but that, ultimately, seeing himself "play out on television for three-plus years has been a rewarding experience." He added, "It's still nice to see yourself and sort of reflect on who you are and how you treat people."

However, Adam acknowledged he isn't usually so hot-tempered in real life situations and therefore wonders whether the yacht life is necessarily the right path for him. In fact, he admitted with a laugh, "I think that the learned lesson for me, in the long run here, is that after 12 years living and working on the open ocean, I'm f***ing over it." For the perpetually chilled-out chef, he said, "I'm ready to have a ranch. I'm ready to live my life on land and grow a beautiful garden."