“Top Chef” recap with GVLtoday and CLTtoday

Each week, GVLtoday and CLTtoday will recap “Top Chef: Carolinas” with fun facts we’ve learned from our reporting behind the scenes and our pro tips about venues featured in each of our cities.

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Episode one featured a hot challenge at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Season 23 of “Top Chef” is officially airing on Bravo every Monday evening, and to celebrate the season of the Carolinas, GVLtoday’s Senior Editor Danielle + CLTtoday’s Editor Maria will discuss each episode, behind-the-scenes fun facts, and all things dining in Greenville and Charlotte. Don’t worry, there won’t be spoilers.

In episode one, we discuss:

  • The top vegetable grown in North Carolina — an ingredient judge Gail Simmons can’t get enough of.
  • How a hot day at the Charlotte Motor Speedway inspired Host Kristen Kish’s new tattoo.
  • Fun facts we know about the restaurants, chefs, and more as local experts in our cities.
“Top Chef: Carolinas” Episode 1 recap.

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