Top Chef Las Vegas
New Twists And Flavorful Contestants Spice Up The Contest!
Season 6 of Top Chef began with an amplified energy that rose above that of seasons past. The exhilarating setting of Sin City epitomizes the thrill of the gamble that is at the heart of this culinary competition. In accord with the Vegas theme, increased rewards for challenge winners have been added to make some very interesting episode matches!
The Cheftestants
This season's cast of characters are the most highly skilled and diverse to date. Consider the brothers going head-to-head, national culinary award winners, restaurant owners, executive chefs, sous chefs, and the self-taught all convening in this sensational arena that is Las Vegas. As usual, the extreme personality traits will rear their ugly heads. Therefore, drama is sure to ensue as expected. A bit of sexism, the naive vs. the wordly, envy and one-up-manship, the identification of each individual's nemesis. Cue the circus music indeed. One thing certain is this: herein are seventeen aspiring competitors all vying for the prestigious title of Top Chef. May the best chef prevail.
Why Sin City?
Once thought of as the land of the 99 cent shrimp cocktail, cheesy entertainment, gaudy decor of glitz and neon, Las Vegas has re-emerged as a leading culinary landmark. Many world renowned chefs have established a base in Las Vegas, including restaurateurs Hubert Keller, Wolfgang Puck, Bobby Flay, Joel Robichon, and Emeril LaGasse, to name a few. Top Chef Judge and Chef/Owner of Craft Restaurants, Tom Colicchio, reports, "Visitors have responded to the rise in fine dining options: as of last year or the year before, food revenue in Las Vegas has surpassed gambling for overall revenue. So I think it’s safe to say that when you think Vegas and food, you no longer think “all-you-can-eat-buffet-for-$14.95.” It is clear that Sin City is a major foodie town. Hence, a perfect setting for Top Chef 6.
High Stakes
The initial Quickfire Challenge got off to an exciting start by thrusting into the mix a $15,000 chip prize, courtesy of the new M Resort Spa and Casino. A star-chef studded panel of judges promises to draw out the best efforts of the contestants. Wolfgang Puck, Daniel Boulud, Todd English, Hubert Keller, Michelle Bernstein, Tyler Florence, and Nigella Lawson are just some of the distinguished members of the judging panel. More challenge plot twists, incentives and fabulous prizes are forthcoming throughout this exciting season in Las Vegas.
Top Chef Las Vegas can be seen on Wednesday nights, 10pm/9pm central on BravoTV.
The Panel of Top Chef Season 6 Las Vegas
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