NYC, LA or Chi: Which city wins the most on Top Chef?
We have the data on chef cities, one of the great underlying debates on Top Chef
East Coast vs. West Coast. New York vs. Los Angeles. Some classic rivalries exist in sports - and even extend to food competitions. Beachside Brawl, anyone? Tournament of Champions seasons 1 through 5? Yup. All focused around East vs. West.
But what about specific cities? In the first episode of Top Chef Destination Canada, there was mention of a “Chicago clique.” When I think of Chicago food and Top Chef, Stephanie Izard and Joe Flamm immediately come to mind - the Chicago winners of Seasons 4 and 15, respectively. And then the past three seasons of Top Chef have all been won by NYC-based chefs…
Is NYC the best city from which to come?