How to experience Greenville like a “Top Chef” judge

Episodes in our city will start airing soon, and VisitGreenvilleSC has a list of ways for you to celebrate.

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The judges tell us they loved their time in Greenville. | Photo by GVLtoday

Every week, we’re waiting with bated breath to find out when “Top Chef: Carolinas” is headed to Greenville. Once episodes start airing, VisitGreenvilleSC has a full lineup of activations so you can experience our city through the eyes of the judges.

Eat like a “Top Chef” judge

Explore the interactive map highlighting where the judges dined while in Greenville, based on their own social media posts.

TV Dinner Series

After each episode airs, featured restaurants will launch exclusive menus inspired by the episode that will run through August 12.

As Seen on TV: Greenville Culinary Tour

Starting May 28, you can hop on a tour that takes you behind the scenes of five stops, retracing what the judges ate as they filmed their Greenville episode.

As Seen on TV: Greenville Culinary Package

Starting May 22, you can enjoy a staycation in a VIP Suite at the Hyatt (where the judges stayed) with a curated welcome bag, gift cards to restaurants featured on the show, and complimentary drinks at the same lounge where the judges unwound after filming.

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