The ultimate food fight is set to begin on Bravo's 'Top Chef All-Stars,' premiering on Bravo on December 1, 2010 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Anthony Bourdain is joining Top Chef as series judge. A dream team of past chef'testants are returning for a spot of redemption.
The 2010 Primetime Emmy Award-winning "Top Chef" returns to New York City for season eight of the popular series. Top Chef is hosted by Padma Lakshmi. Head Judge Chef Tom Colicchio judges alongside Gail Simmons. Best-selling author and chef Anthony Bourdain is joining the judging panel in the upcoming season, according to a September 23, 2010 press release from Bravo.
Bravo's "Top Chef" congregates a dream team of 18 past chef’testants who nearly won the title in past seasons. Carla Hall, Spike Mendelsohn, Marcel Vigneron, Fabio Viviani and others will compete in the new season. The chefs return to see if they have what it takes for the premiere of “Top Chef All-Stars,” on Wednesday, December 1 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
The powerhouse of Top Chef chef’testants going head-to-head include Carla Hall (season five finalist), Spike Mendelsohn (season four, top five), Fabio Viviani (voted fan fav, season five) and Marcel Vigneron (season two finalist), just to mention a few (full list below). For more information, visit BravoTV..
"Top Chef" offers a fascinating window into the competitive, pressure-filled environment of world-class cookery and the restaurant business at the highest level. The series features aspiring chefs who compete for their shot at culinary stardom and the chance to earn the prestigious title of "Top Chef."
Following are the 18 "Top Chef All-Stars" chef'testants: Elia Aboumrad, Stephen Asprinio, Richard Blais, Jennifer Carroll, Tiffany Derry, Tiffani Faison, Carla Hall, Mike Isabella, Jamie Lauren, Dale Levitski, Antonia Lofaso, Spike Mendelsohn, Angelo Sosa, Dale Talde, Casey Thompson, Marcel Vigneron, Fabio Viviani and Tre Wilcox.
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"Top Chef All-Stars" is produced by the Emmy Award-winning Magical Elves. Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz serve as executive producers.
Following are the 18 "Top Chef All-Stars" chef'testants: Elia Aboumrad, Stephen Asprinio, Richard Blais, Jennifer Carroll, Tiffany Derry, Tiffani Faison, Carla Hall, Mike Isabella, Jamie Lauren, Dale Levitski, Antonia Lofaso, Spike Mendelsohn, Angelo Sosa, Dale Talde, Casey Thompson, Marcel Vigneron, Fabio Viviani and Tre Wilcox.
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"Top Chef All-Stars" is produced by the Emmy Award-winning Magical Elves. Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz serve as executive producers.
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Hi it's Fabio.... it will be a great show, each and any of the chef on is great and in theyr everyday life they are working theyr ass off.....i think the best season so far.... but hey i know you're all excited as much as i was to shooting it, few more weeks and you all have a good laugh.... december 1st, hope you behaving till then and stay out of trouble guys !!!
Have a good day !!!
Fabio Viviani
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