"Top Chef: Texas" returns to Bravo in fall 2011.
Go big or go home—that's the motto for Season 9 of the Emmy and James Beard Award-winning No.1 food show on cable, "Top Chef," as it heads to the state that does everything bigger—Texas. Possibly the worst kept locale secret in this moment's culinary universe, the new season of "Top Chef" will heartily embrace the Lone Star State's adage that all things are bigger as, in a series first, the production will head to three cities within the season—Austin,
"Top Chef" offers a fascinating window into the competitive, pressure-filled environment of world-class cookery and the restaurant business at the highest level. The series features aspiring chefs who compete for their shot at culinary stardom and the chance to earn the prestigious title of "Top Chef."
"Top Chef 9" is produced by the Emmy Award-winning Magical Elves. Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz serve as executive producers.
Go big or go home—that's the motto for Season 9 of the Emmy and James Beard Award-winning No.1 food show on cable, "Top Chef," as it heads to the state that does everything bigger—Texas. Possibly the worst kept locale secret in this moment's culinary universe, the new season of "Top Chef" will heartily embrace the Lone Star State's adage that all things are bigger as, in a series first, the production will head to three cities within the season—Austin,
Dallas and San Antonio. "Top Chef" Season 9 will also showcase many surprising twists and turns and never-before-seen challenges and events. Returning to the judges table is host Padma Lakshmi and head judge, chef Tom Colicchio, alongside judges Gail Simmons and new this season, famed chef and restaurateur Emeril Lagasse and critically acclaimed chef Hugh Acheson.
"Top Chef" offers a fascinating window into the competitive, pressure-filled environment of world-class cookery and the restaurant business at the highest level. The series features aspiring chefs who compete for their shot at culinary stardom and the chance to earn the prestigious title of "Top Chef."
"Top Chef 9" is produced by the Emmy Award-winning Magical Elves. Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz serve as executive producers.
Top Chef 8: All-Stars contestants and judges Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi and Gail Simmons Top Chef 8: All-Stars Gail Simmons and Padma Lakshmi Top Chef 8: All-Stars Tom Colicchio and Padma Lakshmi Top Chef 8: All-Stars Anthony Bourdain Top Chef 8: All-Stars Angelo Sosa Top Chef 8: All-Stars Top Chef 9: Texas Pictures
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