The Bravo show’s most famous faces have landed in the Queen City, and they’ve set out to start exploring Charlotte’s food.

From classic spots and casual joints to high-end tasting menu restaurants, you’ll find good food where the locals eat.

Collabs are the new clout — and Charlotte’s chefs are cooking up something cooler than just buzz to enhance the city’s food ...

“Charlotte looks forward to serving as the host city for Season 23 of Bravo’s ‘Top Chef,’” said Steve Bagwell, CRVA’s chief executive officer.

Discover the top Charlotte dining spots perfect for Top Chef judges, including Bird Pizzeria, Counter-, Sweet Lew’s BBQ, and more unforgettable eateries.

Top Chef season 23 is set in Charlotte and Greenville, hosted by Kristen Kish with judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons. Premieres in 2026 on Bravo.

Charlotte is roughly two hours away from Asheville, while Greenville is about an hour down the mountain, which leads the Citizen Times to ask, "Will 'Top Chef' make its way to Asheville?" ...

ASHEVILLE - "Top Chef" has revealed its filming location for Season 23, which has all eyes on the Carolinas. On July 23, People magazine announced that Bravo's high-stakes reality culinary competition ...