NEW YORK, NY — Today, Bravo announced that its newest hit culinary competition series, "Top Chef Just Desserts," a spin-off of the Emmy and James Beard Award-winning "Top Chef" will be returning for a second season. The series consists of pastry chefs competing against one another in a series of challenges. Open calls for pastry chefs, as well as the previously announced "Top Chef" season nine series, will be held in cities across the country starting on February 27.

For additional casting information and to download an application, visit Bravo online. "Top Chef" Season 9 and "Top Chef Just Desserts" casting calls are as follows:



Houston
Sunday, February 27, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Mark's American Cuisine
www.mark1658com

New York
Monday, February 28, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Colicchio & Sons
www.colicchioandsons.com

Austin
Wednesday, March 2, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Olivia
www.olivia-austin.com

Philadelphia
Wednesday, March 2, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Sofitel
www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel2741-sofitel-philadelphia/events.shtml

Charleston
Friday, March 4th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival
www.charlestonwineandfood.com

Chicago
Monday, March 7, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Vertigo Sky Lounge at Dana Hotel
www.danahotelandspa.com

Seattle
Wednesday, March 9, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hotel1000
www.hote1000seattle.com

Las Vegas
Thursday, March 10, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
STK at Cosmopolitan
www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

Los Angeles
Monday, March 14, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Foundry on Melrose
www.thefoundryonmelrose.com


This week on "Top Chef All Stars," airing Wednesday, February 9 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, the chef'testants put their own spin on an old classic, fondue. For the Elimination Challenge, the chefs appear on the "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" show and cater the comedian's birthday party where he is the guest judge.

"Top Chef" and "Top Chef Just Desserts" are produced by the Emmy Award-winning Magical Elves. Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz serve as executive producers.