'Top Chef' coming to Washington
The next season of Bravo's hit “Top Chef" is set to be taped in Washington this spring, sources say. The reality competition show — about to enter its seventh season — has boosted the careers of local chefs such as Carla Hall, Spike Mendelsohn and Bryan Voltaggio.
There was a sizable local presence on the show last season, with Zaytinya's Mike Isabella; Bryan Voltaggio, chef-owner of Volt in Frederick; and Michael Voltaggio, Bryan's brother, then at the L.A. restaurant of Washington's José Andrés. (Not food-related, but read about Isabella's wedding here.)
Washington's Carla Hall made it to the finals the previous season, as well. And Spike Mendelsohn has opened Good Stuff Eatery on Capitol Hill.
--Joe Yonan
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Terri Rupar
| March 11, 2010; 7:57 PM ET
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Posted by: mattgitlin | March 11, 2010 9:02 PM | Report abuse
Yes! I am fired up!
Please pack your knives.
Posted by: SW-Joe | March 11, 2010 10:26 PM | Report abuse
For a story on local Top Chefs at home, visit http://www.homeanddesign.com/article.asp?article=20943&paper=98&cat=200
Posted by: sharon24 | March 11, 2010 10:57 PM | Report abuse
YESS!!! Not that this really means anything, but it should be a HUGE boost to our foodie egos and a big HELLO to the world that our culinary scene is blossoming, bigtime!
Posted by: crzytwnman | March 12, 2010 12:27 AM | Report abuse
Woohoo! It's about time Top Chef does a season in DC - so many great restaurants here.
Posted by: NoVAredsox | March 12, 2010 9:13 AM | Report abuse
I'd rather have Top Chef than the Real Housewives!
Posted by: mdreader01 | March 12, 2010 1:32 PM | Report abuse
I agree with matt...how do we get into Restaurant Wars especially! WOOOOOO
Posted by: sigmagrrl | March 12, 2010 3:13 PM | Report abuse
I love that show!
Posted by: jabreal00 | March 12, 2010 5:51 PM | Report abuse
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How do we get into the EATING events?!?!?!