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Season 23 Carolinas Cast & Trailer Released!

We have a trailer! We have a cast! We have a premiere date!

Jan 30 • Tom Haberstroh, Pack Your Knives, and Carly Levitz

Top Chef Season 23: Carolinas trailer and cast reveal!

If you haven't yet seen the trailer, go do that right now!

Jan 29 • Carly Levitz

When can we expect the Top Chef cast announcement?

Jan 6 • Carly Levitz

What's the best advantage type in elimination challenges?

Last week, I shared that having an advantage in Top Chef elimination challenges is associated with better outcomes. Today, I’m going to dig into some…

Nov 22, 2025 • Carly Levitz

How much of an advantage are advantages in Top Chef?

It’s in the names: advantage and immunity.

Nov 16, 2025 • Carly Levitz

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Highlighting recognition in the new "American South" category

Nov 4, 2025 • Carly Levitz

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