Compliments to the Chef

With the conclusion of Season 23, the pod sits down with the master behind the scene of Top Chef, the one, the only Tom Colicchio. You do not want to miss this interview, full of Top Chef history, memories and thoughts on the state of the restaurant industry.

Prepare for the finale with a quick pre-game with all of the finalists! Laurence, Rhoda and Sherry join us to talk about their headspace going into the final cook of the season. You don't want to miss this.

Welcome to the pod Emmy-nominated casting producer of Top Chef Joy Barrett!! Tune into this incredible BTS look into how to get cast on the best show on television!!

We have green-striped DWAYNE herself on the pod, Duyen Ha! Tune into this fun interview to hear about what this fan favorite is up to post-show.

We have the rizz king of season 23 on the pod, Oscar Diaz!!! Tune in to hear about Oscar's journey to Top Chef and what he's up to post-show. A two-time James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef Southeast, Oscar Diaz was born and raised in Chicago. Growing up surrounded by diverse flavors shaped his bold, multicultural culinary style blending his Mexican heritage, global influences, and Southern soul. After training in Michelin-starred kitchens across Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Chicago, he landed in Raleigh, N.C., where he helped to launch Cortez Seafood + Cocktails. In 2023, Oscar opened Little Bull in Durham, which recently earned a Michelin Guide recommendation and features an American melting pot of flavors. His second restaurant AAKTUN opened in 2024, pushing Latin American flavors. Oscar’s latest project and third restaurant, TaTaco is a mercado-inspired eatery in Durham. Known for his fearless creativity and high-pressure skills, Oscar was featured in Time Magazine as a chef defining the “Nuevo South.” A musical aficionado at heart, he loves to DJ, travel and wants to apply the same passion and skills to food and remix his cuisine. Instagram: @buenosdiaz

The chefs take on a dual quickfire/elimination challenge in this week's episode of Top Chef. But more importantly, RHODA IS BACK!!!!! Tune into our coverage of episode 9.

It's RESTAURANT WARS in the Top Chef kitchen!!! Two teams have 36 hours to create a complete restaurant from start to finish, sans serif logo and all. We've got two Carolina-inspired restaurants and rock star teams of chefs ready to face off in the ultimate showdown. Who's restaurant will come out on top?

Last Chance Kitchen has a three-chef showdown. Listen to our recap and conspiracy theories about what's going on in the competition

Join us for an interview with chef Brittany Cochran to discuss her time on Top Chef and off camera! We discuss the second episode of Last Chance Kitchen (Nana vs. Rhoda), she crab soup and the culinary stylings of Myrtle Beach.

Tune into an interview with current Last Chance Kitchen reigning champ Nana Wilmot!

It's time for the chefs to show their true colors in this week's Top Chef showdown. We've got livermush, natural dyes and Emeril in the building! Tune in to hear our coverage about why Tom is grumpy.PLUS! Stick around for our interview with Week 2 eliminated chef Jassi Bindra. You won't want to miss this episode!!

It's the Top Chef Season 23 premier!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to the Carolinas, where 15 chefs will battle it out to see who will be crowned the next Top Chef. This week we meet the new cheftestants, say hello to the judges and meet some titans of the south. From a NASCAR race to Sean Brock's table, this is an action packed first episode you won't want to miss.