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.
Episode 3: “True Colors”
Danielle is back and she’s putting on her history teacher hat as we dig into...
- Livermush and its NC roots
- The Carolinas’ textile history
- Our Q+A with guest judge Jamie Brown of Supperland — the site of this week’s elimination challenge
Episode 2: “Puckerbutt”
Maria’s taking some well-deserved time off, so Danielle’s here to recap our second episode in Charlotte, including:
- Her first sighting of a Duke’s Mayo jar
- All about Puckerbutt Farms
- Moments from the two Carolina Cheftestants that left her “wowed”
Episode 1: “Carolina Roots”
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.
