“But we’re doing curbside pickup.”, When restaurants are suffering, getting exposure on “Top Chef” may be a a boost for the local food economy. In 2016, Dieterle served as a consultant on the short-lived AMC series Feed the Beast, set in a fictional restaurant. Where Are They Now: Top Chef's Eric Adjepong Eric will soon be able to add the title of restaurateur to his resume as well. If you’re a fan of farm-to-table cooking, it’s all here.”. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and ​celebrity gossip. There are two sides to what happened next . Meet the 12 Contestants Vying to Be Top Chef Jr. Meet the 12 Contestants Vying to Be Top Chef Jr. See who's competing for the title when the show premieres Oct. 13 on Universal Kids Brent not only made headlines as the winner of … In October 2019, he opened his latest endeavor, Ten Hope, a Mediterranean restaurant serving Greek, Italian, Spanish and Moroccan dishes in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. “We get tested every two days.”. He's published two cookbooks, Try This at Home and So Good and launched two podcasts, including the recent Food Court. The Philly-based chef was in the midst of launching his first restaurant, Laurel, when he competed on and won the show's 11th season. By 2016, both had closed. The father of two--daughters Olivia and Sophia live with his ex-wife Kerri Adams--has been dating fashion designer Sami Miro since 2019. He and wife Lauren Feder welcomed a daughter, Sophie, in 2017. (Photo: Nicole Weingart/Bravo)Nicole Weingart/Bravo, Colicchio, a chef and the owner of Crafted Hospitality, which operates several restaurants, says the new “Top Chef” season will look a little different. Even though we’re in a bubble, on the set we’re still in masks, and social distancing. He and wife Hillary Delich welcomed son Luka in December 2018. "Now I'm old, it's old," he laughed. After Michael Voltaggio's protégé became a Top Chef winner in her own right, she started writing food and travel guides for Robb Report. “I think that’s really going to help when things open up again. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. After meeting Meredith Davies at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic the summer after his season, the two tied the knot in 2010. Gourdet, who finished second in the Boston-based “Top Chef” Season 12, returned to compete in the “All Stars” Season 17, which premiered in March. “Portland has been in the news so much this year, I’m really excited to show America part of our city and part of our state,” Gourdet says. At the finale in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, Ilan Hall battled Marcel Vigneron for the title of Top Chef… Harole Dieterle. “None of us thought, when we first started, that it would be quite as a big a deal as it is, or that it would still be happening in September.”. After winning big in season 16's finale, held in Macau, Clark returned home to Dothan, Ala. to raise infant son Monroe and continue running KBC, her restaurant and catering company. Watch Top Chef web exclusive 'Where Are They Now: Top Chef's Stephanie Cmar' on NBC.com. Now: Fatima Ali ... Kevin is now the chef and owner of five restaurants in the Atlanta area. The second season of MasterChef Canada premiered this past Sunday and that's got us a little excited, but to be completely honest, we do miss a lot of the familiar faces from last year. All rights reserved (About Us). A year later, she competed in the first season of Food Network's Iron Chef Gauntlet, beating Iron Chefs Bobby Flay, Masaharu Morimoto and Michael Symon, becoming an Iron Chef in the process. © 2021 E! The kitchen is going to be larger and wider to allow for more social distancing for our crews, and the chefs. The act, Colicchio says, “will give a lifeline to every restaurant in the country if it passes.” Because of the pandemic, he says, “Most restaurants are doing about 20 to 30 percent of the typical business they do.” Restaurants that have been able to set up tables outdoors will face more obstacles once the weather changes and it starts to get cooler, Colicchio says. “'Top Chef' will place an important spotlight on Oregon’s products, places and people," Davidson adds, "ultimately inspiring visitation and generating economic impact at local and state levels.”, Arquines agrees. The new “Top Chef” season won’t premiere until sometime in 2021. The Season 17 Chefs Explore Their Top Chef Home for the First Time. Since his win, Rosenberg returned home to Colorado to open Blackbelly Market in Boulder, later expanding it to include a butcher shop as well. Following stints at Della Femina in the Hamptons and Red Bar and 1770 … He was on Top Chef during season four and, ... 12 of 40. Tommy Garcia/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images; Ernesto Ruscio/Bravo. In 2010, he and partner Ayame Kawaguchi welcomed a son, Theo. Here’s an overview of Top Chef winners, then and now. Following stints at Della Femina in the Hamptons and Red Bar and 1770 … WHERE ARE THEY NOW: All the winning 'Bachelor' couples ... Baldwin has competed in the All-Navy triathlon team five times, appeared on the premiere of "Top Chef," and does frequent charity work. After losing to Kristen Kish in her first season, Williamson returned in season 14 to claim what she thought was hers four seasons prior. As Top Chef All Stars LA kicks off this week, it enters its 17th season of pitting the restaurant industry’s rising stars against each other in a grueling test of their creativity and skill. After reportedly having a blow up with producers, the reality star refused to film, thus ending her time as a Housewife. Perhaps the Top Chef winner with the highest profile, Blais returned four seasons after losing to Stephanie Izard to win the show's first All Stars season. While he’s happy to see “Top Chef” filming in Portland, Gourdet agrees that the timing of it has presented challenges. He currently own and runs Ramen Hood, a vegan ramen outpost in downtown L.A.'s Grand Central Market. After coming out on top in the show's second season despite some controversial antics, the New York-native went on to open two restaurants, The Gorbals in downtown L.A. and Williamsburg, the latter later renamed ESH. Krun-Chi Korean, a fried chicken stall in Time Out Market, followed shortly after. Since his win, Qui has opened restaurants in Austin, Miami Beach, Houston and Dallas, but many have shuttered. The only time we’re not in masks is when the chefs are cooking. “I love competing, I love the adrenaline, I love the stress, I love pushing yourself to the limit,” says Gourdet. Gourdet, former executive chef at Departure, has been working on a plan to open his own restaurant, Kann, with food inspired by the cuisine of Haiti, his family’s homeland. The RESTAURANTS Act, as it’s known, was originally introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) in June, and has won the support of 200 bipartisan co-sponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives. “A lot of these chefs become hometown heroes and the places where they work are sought out by tourists. “We’re needing to be at locations longer, because we need to sanitize, and make sure that everything is safe and clean," she says. I love it.”, Arquines says production began in early September and is expected to continue through mid-to-late October. Married at First Sight couple Woody Randall and Amani Rashid-Smith have shared an update on where their relationship stands now after choosing to stay married on Season 11 of the Lifetime reality series. © 2021 Advance Local Media LLC. It's still too soon to see who the heroes and villians are, but we'll have our picks soon enough. Following his win in season seven, Sbraga began to make a name for himself in his hometown of Philadelphia, opening a handful of restaurants in quick succession that all closed just as quickly. Gourdet says that after competing twice on “Top Chef,” being in a judging role offers a different sort of experience. But as with any season of Top Chef, just being on the show is a boon to business and name-recognition for any chef lucky enough be cast on the reality series. Since taking home top honors during Top Chef's inaugural season back in 2006, the New York-based chef has opened and closed a series of restaurants in the Big Apple. A group of four Boston teamsters said that they were on site that day simply picketing the Top Chef crew to "protest against the abuse of the Massachusetts film tax credit" and the fact that they … "We’re taking things a little bit slower than we have in the past. We are still one of the best food towns in the country, we still have gorgeous landscapes, and that’s really the Oregon I know.”. Coming in the early days of the COVID-19 crisis, the “All Stars” season was both a much-needed escape from increasingly alarming news, and, with its spirit of professional, friendly competition and refreshing lack of theatrics, a demonstration of what sets “Top Chef” apart from many other TV reality shows. Mei Lin (Season 12) After Michael Voltaggio's protégé became a Top Chef winner in her own right, she started writing food and travel guides for Robb Report. After years of wondering when it might be Portland’s turn to host a “Top Chef” season, the time has finally come. “I hope we can be in the process of rebuilding by the time the show airs,” says Gourdet. After becoming the first female winner of Top Chef, the Illinois-native returned to Chicago and set about building a restaurant empire, beginning with the opening of Girl and the Goat in 2010. In addition to Portland, Season 18 of “Top Chef” is scheduled to visit the Hood River Fruit Loop, the Columbia River Gorge, the area known as the Mt. Among the panelists are such “Top Chef” veterans as Richard Blais, Carrie Baird, Nina Compton, Tiffany Derry, Melissa King, Kristen Kish, Edward Lee, Kwame Onwuachi, Amar Santana, Dale Talde, Brooke Williamson, and Portland chef Gregory Gourdet. In late 2019, he opened the Asian-fusion restaurant and bar Warrior on the Sunset Strip. Pictured, from left, Padma Lakshmi, Gail Simmons and Tom Colicchio. Maintaining a regular presence on the Food Network, Blais was one of 16 American chefs to compete in the Tournament of Champions, now airing. Need exclusive stories only we can tell? CLIP 12/22/20. Portland, Colicchio says, is “a great food city, and the products here are great, there’s great wine in the valley, amazing fish on the coast, and great cheese produced here. Paul Qui (Season 9) Since his win, Qui has opened restaurants in … “We’re still working with Whole Foods,” Arquines says. Kristi Turnquist | The Oregonian/OregonLive, who finished second in the Boston-based “Top Chef” Season 12, has won the support of 200 bipartisan co-sponsors. “They’ve slowly been working on bringing the show here for a few years, and it finally comes to town, and it’s the worst year in the history of the modern world,” as Gourdet says. “I think Portland’s in a very heavy place, and it’s a long winter coming. (Photo: Nicole Weingart/Bravo)Nicole Weingart/Bravo. Already a father to Madelyn, his daughter from a previous relationship, Ford and wife Maria Carmelina welcomed daughter Lucianna in 2016. He appeared in a 2016 episode of MasterChef as a guest judge alongside Gordon Ramsay and Christina Tosi. The hit TV series features aspiring chefs who compete for their shot at culinary stardom and the chance to earn the prestigious title of Top Chef. "Now I'm old, it's old," he laughed. “Typically, whenever we shoot in a city or a state, they usually get fans that show up and want to see restaurants that were featured,” Colicchio says. In a monumental mid-season twist, the eliminated chefs from this season are brought back with the potential of changing the competition completely. What once was a show that featured a mixture of home cooks, professional chefs and culinary students has now become a force to be reckoned with by including James Beard winners and many others at the top … Gourdet says he’d like to see the Portland season play a role in helping the city, and its food scene, rebound. Both have since closed. Alongside Richard Blais and fellow Top Chef alum Antonia Lofaso, she was one of 16 chefs asked to compete in Food Network's Tournament of Champions, currently airing on the cable network. “We’re happy to be here,” says Tom Colicchio, head judge on the culinary competition series. Here’s an overview of Top Chef winners, then and now. Harold Dieterle (Season 1, San Francisco) The first season of the Bravo hit (and … The Portland season will bring back some familiar faces, such as host Padma Lakshmi, and Gail Simmons, who will join Colicchio at the judges' table. Until then, here are a few of the most memorable finalists from last season who we miss and what they… But I think we all need to stay as focused as possible on how we get back on our feet.”, (Want to catch up on “Top Chef?”: Stream episodes you may have missed, on Hulu, Hulu + Live TV or fuboTV), Portland’s Gregory Gourdet says being on ‘Top Chef’ helps us ‘remember what restaurant culture used to be like’, In Hulu’s timely ‘Taste the Nation,’ Padma Lakshmi explores how immigrants helped create American cuisine, kturnquist@oregonian.com 503-221-8227 @Kristiturnquist. I’m really honored to be part of it. Since her win, she's launched a handful of L.A.-based restaurants that she runs alongside her husband, Nick Roberts: Hudson House, The Tripel, Playa Provisions, Small Batch, and Da Kikokiko. (Photo: Nicole Weingart/Bravo)Nicole Weingart/Bravo. After serving as Oprah Winfrey's private chef on occasion, the two became close and Lin contributed a handful of recipes to the media mogul's 2017 cookbook. All rights reserved. After returning from Last Chance Kitchen to beat frontrunner Brooke Williamson (who returned to the show to reclaim what had been taken from her in a later season), the South Korean-born chef--Kish was adopted by a family in Michigan at four months--publicly came out in 2014, co-hosted a Travel Channel show 36 Hours in 2015, published the cookbook Kristen Kish Cooking: Recipes and Techniques in 2017 and, finally, opened the restaurant Arlo Grey in Austin, Tx. His latest, Cold Beer, opened in June 2019. Married to wife Jazmin since 2006, the couple have two daughters, Riley and Embry. Season 12: Matt Grant became engaged to Shayne Lamas, but the two parted ways five months later. Padma Lakshmi took over hosting duties for Katie Lee Joel. and ink.sack in 2011. With the pandemic showing no signs of abating, “Top Chef” has found ways to adapt, following CDC guidelines, state and city safety regulations, and safety policies from NBCUniversal, the parent company of the Bravo channel. About 40 local crew people are working with the production, she says, “And we’re also working with local restaurants, businesses, farmers, and all of that.”, Chef Gregory Gourdet presents a dish he created during Season 17 of "Top Chef." He still owns and operates the French-American eatery and has added sister wine bar In the Valley and Royal Boucherie to the mix, as well. After returning to the competition via Last Chance Kitchen and ultimately winning, Flamm returned to his role as executive chef as Chicago's Michelin-starred Italian restaurant Spiaggia. (Photo: Nicole Weingart/Bravo)Nicole Weingart/Bravo, Filming while observing COVID-19 safety measures has been, Arquines says, “a little bit trickier” than ordinary production. “As much as I want to see restaurants open up,” Colicchio says, “safety is the number one concern.”. After his impressive showing during season four of MasterChef Junior, as per Eater, it's back to school for this young chef—he's all of 15 years old now. Brent Owens, season six winner. “We can’t do the big events anymore, and those were always a lot of fun," he says. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. As season 12 of Top Chef barreled along, cheftestant Doug Adams could feel his discomfort growing. 1. When the timing did work out, it coincided with a pandemic that has hit restaurants hard, limiting indoor dining and forcing many restaurants to shift to takeout business as a means to survive. Also pictured, from left, are Tom Colicchio, Stephanie Izard and Padma Lakshmi. He and his big bro still own and operate Santa Monica restaurant STRFSH and Voltaggio Brothers Steakhouse, located at MGM National Harbor in their home state of Maryland. In March 2019, it was announced he would be opening a second location of his East Side King eatery, this time in a food hall in Denver, but lingering controversy from a 2016 assault arrest that saw him accused of hitting his then-girlfriend while intoxicated (he denied he'd done anything wrong and charges were dropped in 2018) ended the deal shortly after it was announced. Instead, he, along with other cast and crew, are staying in their “bubble,” at a Portland hotel. Filming for Season 12 took place from May through June 2014 in locations around Boston, Massachusetts, concluding with a finale in San Miguel de … Meanwhile, The Bachelorette premiered in 2003 with Trista Rehn finding lasting love but last year's 15th season … The couple welcomed a son, Ernie, in 2016. “It was something we had been striving for.”. Kim's mid-season walkout in season 5 has gone down in Housewives infamy. Afishonado, his second restaurant, is in the works with a targeted 2021 opening. “It’s a big bubble, and we have pods in the bubble,” Gourdet says. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 aired March 13 to July 24, 2014 on Fox Network, there were 20 contestants and the prize for the winner was the head chef position at Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill in Caesars Palace at Las Vegas offered during Season 11. “We had been talking with Portland before coronavirus was a thing,” Arquines says. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Where Are They Now? From 2013-15, he hosted four seasons of cooking competition series Knife Fight on the now-defunct Esquire Network. There were several guest judges throughout the season, as in the first season. The group has been asking Congress to support a bill that would establish a $120 billion fund to help independent restaurants cover costs and pay employees. MasterChef US season 8 features MasterChef judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sanchez and Christina Tosi testing the culinary skills of amateur chefs from the USA with a number of challenges and dishes to prepare, with those failing to impress being sent home.. MasterChef US Season 8 aired May 31 to September 20, 2017 … New York native Harold Dieterle won the first season of Top Chef, set in San Francisco in 2006, after besting runner-up Tiffani Faison in the final challenge in Las Vegas. Top Chef: Boston is the twelfth season of the American reality television series Top Chef.The season was formally announced on August 20, 2014, and premiered on October 15, 2014. After parting ways in 2015, he took a job the culinary consultant for Hilton at Resorts World Bimini in the Bahamas in 2016 and, in 2018, served as chef de cuisine at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs. In January 2019, she opened her first restaurant, Nightshade, in L.A.'s Arts District. She married craft beer consultant Gary Valentine in 2013. Since winning the $250,000 prize on Top Chef All Stars: L.A. in June 2020, King continues to dominate the San Francisco culinary scene amid coronavirus quarantine via the online fan subscription site Patreon, where she offers exclusive recipes and access to her dining services. Top Chef has arguably been the biggest (and some might say greatest) culinary competition television program to ever exist. Hell’s Kitchen is Gordon Ramsay’s competitive reality television show where chefs compete to win a $250 million dollar salary as executive chef at a five-star restaurant. "But we’re doing stuff outdoors, at local vineyards, local farms, and things like that.”, In terms of filming in pandemic conditions, Colicchio says, “We’re pretty locked down. In contrast to some TV talent competitions, many “Top Chef” contestants “see much more real world impact from being on the show,” Arquines says. He's since left his post, with an eye on opening a Croatian-Italian joint of his own in the Windy City, though he hasn't brought the plan to fruition just yet. In 2019, he opened hot chicken eatery Sonny & Sons at Purdue University in Indiana. Since then, he's regularly appeared on the show as a judge, launched fried chicken fast-casual chain Crack Shack in So. Most teens aren't whipping up delicacies for their parents, or grilling and broiling meat to perfection to celebrate special occasions, but JJ O'Day isn't like … “Local chefs will be highlighted, and ingredients will be highlighted. Even as this new “Top Chef” season is filming in the city where he lives, Gourdet hasn’t been able to relax at his home. The Bachelor debuted in 2002, and this year's 24th season ended with Peter Weber getting engaged to Hannah Ann Sluss but then dumping her for Madison Prewett -- and then deciding things weren't gonna work out with Madison either, and moving on to Kelley Flanagan a few weeks later! Cal, served as creative director of Flip Burger Boutique in the southern U.S., and opened restaurant Juniper & Ivy in San Diego, Calif. The Emmy® and James Beard Award-winning series returns for Season 17 with host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio and judge Gail Simmons. In 2011, she published Girl in the Kitchen, her first cookbook, and, in 2016, launched This Little Goat, a line of bottled sauces and spice mixes. In 2017, he signed on as the culinary director of the Fitler Club, developing menus for the private lifestyle club's restaurants and catering operation, but departed before opening. “We’ve created this production bubble,” Arquines says, “and it seems to be working so far.”, Well-known Portland chef Gregory Gourdet is a "Top Chef" veteran and returned to compete in Season 17's "All Stars" season. So many people who come to Portland want to eat at his restaurant, because he was on the show.”. “I definitely enjoy being a judge, but I’m a little bit jealous of the cheftestants, because they get to compete.”, "Top Chef" head judge Tom Colicchio hadn't been to Portland before arriving to film Season 18 of the culinary competition. She's also been featured in publications like Food and Wine magazine and highlights her drool-worthy cooking on her Instagram page. Gregory Gourdet is a very good example of that. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! Subscribe to OregonLive. New York native Harold Dieterle won the first season of Top Chef, set in San Francisco in 2006, after besting runner-up Tiffani Faison in the final challenge in Las Vegas. He originally hoped to open the restaurant this year, but is now looking at 2021. “I think Portlanders wanted us to come here for a while, and we’ve been wanting to come here for a while, but the timing never worked out,” Arquines says. When Top Chef moved to Boston for season 12, they decided to use a non-union film crew. Hood Territory, Tillamook Bay, the Tualatin Valley and Willamette Valley wine country. In 2015, he and journalist Mariana Van Zeller co-hosted Travel Channel's Breaking Borders. Season 18 of the Emmy-winning Bravo series will be based in Portland, bringing attention to the celebrated local food scene at a time when the restaurant industry is struggling to deal with unprecedented challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. After beating his brother Bryan Voltaggio to take home top honors in season six, he left his gig as Chef de Cuisine at The Dining Room at the Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa in Pasadena, Calif. and opened West Hollywood eateries ink. So far, it’s been pretty seamless.”, Colicchio, who hadn’t been to Portland before arriving for this “Top Chef” season, says he’s enjoying being in the Rose City. At a time when the Rose City’s image has taken a beating -- thanks to President Donald Trump attacking Portland as a hive of violent protests, and to wildfires that devastated parts of the state -- Gourdet is looking forward to “Top Chef” offering a more positive portrait of Oregon. With pandemic guidelines making it difficult to bring large groups of diners together, this year features a first, a rotating judging and dining panel. Marcel was also the runner-up of second season of Top Chef, which aired 2006–2007.In 2011, he had his own television program on Syfy, Marcel's Quantum Kitchen, in which he started and ran a … < Season 1 --- Top Chef Main Page --- Season 3 > Top Chef Season 2 was filmed in Los Angeles, California. Both Colicchio and Gourdet are among the food industry professionals who have been involved in the Independent Restaurant Coalition, an advocacy group formed to help restaurants affected by COVID-19. For the Elimination Challenge, the "Top Chef" kitchen opens its doors for the first time ever for the ultimate tasting party with "Top Chef" super fans. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Following his victory, Ford return to Miami and left his post as chef de cuisine at famed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Matador Room to open a place of his own on South Beach called Stubborn Seed. “My wife’s home with the kids, dealing with schooling, so I brought my puppy with me," Colicchio says. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. In September of 2019, he published his first cookbook, Laurel: Modern American Flavors in Philadelphia.Â. The “Top Chef” formula, in which professional cooks and chefs from around the country compete in a series of challenges, has seemed a natural fit for Portland’s food-centric, restaurant-friendly culture. As of 2015, she'd opened three restaurants in total. Over the 18 seasons that this show has had, we’ve had some pretty close finale calls which ended up with disappointed viewers and fan of the show.. … Since winning the Miami-set third season, the Vietnamese-American chef began working with restaurant and nightlife company EMM Group, opening restaurants The General, Catch and Catch Miami with them. 'Married at First Sight' couple Woody and Amani share update on where their relationship stands now. in 2018. I think Portland and Oregon will see a nice bump.”, The official announcement of the Portland season, made in partnership with Travel Portland, Travel Oregon and the Oregon Film office, includes a quote from Todd Davidson, CEO at Travel Oregon. "Top Chef just opened so many different doors," third place winner Dave Martin said. Gourdet, who finished second in the Boston-based “Top Chef” Season 12, returned to compete in the “All Stars” Season 17, which premiered in March. A summer 2020 opening date was the target, though that'll likely be pushed back thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Harold Dieterle. 1. In 2017, he opened Santo, also in Boulder, dedicated to the food of his home state of New Mexico. Our judges' table is much larger, to keep more distance from everybody.”, And don’t look for the chefs to be racing around a crowded Whole Foods store, loading up their carts with ingredients. "All Stars LA" features 15 chefs, including finalists, frontrunners and fan favorites from seasons past, who have all returned to contend for the coveted title. We can be in locations when they’re closed, so people that aren’t tested aren’t around. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/21). "I go out to walk her, and everybody has a mask on. Marcel Vigneron is a Celebrity Chef best known for his award winning restaurant and catering company in Los Angeles “Wolf”. Part of him wanted out. “Oregon’s unique food and drink industry is a significant driver of visitation; in fact, studies show that 61% of travelers to the state say culinary-related excursions were the impetus for their trip,” Davidson says in the press release. The Emmy-winning "Top Chef" culinary competition series will spotlight the food scene in Portland, and other parts of Oregon, in Season 18. So, in honor of the 10th anniversary of Bravo’s culture-changing show, let’s take a look at where the winners of each season are now.Top Chef airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on Bravo. Doneen Arquines, “Top Chef” showrunner and an executive producer, says that plans for the show to do a season based in Portland have been percolating for a few years. Colicchio and judge Gail Simmons and Tom Colicchio, Stephanie Izard and Padma Lakshmi 's Cmar... 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