The Chicago Traveler

I’ve noticed that there are a lot of people looking for information on “Top Chef,” the American reality competition show on the Bravo network. I’m a big fan of the show, and, trust me, if I had any information to give, you all would be the first to know.
This reality competition show pits over a dozen chefs from all over the country with different backgrounds and styles against each other in weekly challenges. Every week, a panel of professional chefs and food-scene celebrities judge the contestants’ performances and eliminate (at least) one of them. The one winning chef receives $100,000 …read more

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 It’s been a week since the finale of Top Chef’s third season, so I don’t think I’m spoiling it for anyone when I say that, sadly, our favorite chef from Chicago, Dale Levitski, did not win. However, his culinary skills helped him make it all the way to the final episode, where he was one of the final three contestants competing for the title of Top Chef.
The finale was aired live here in Chicago, though despite my best efforts, I haven’t been able to determine exactly where in the city the finale was held. The cable television network Bravo did …read more

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Dale Levitski, a self-taught chef and consultant, has had his fair share of challenges, working in several Chicago restaurants and eateries, including Stone Lotus. But he’s never faced the kind of stress he’s got now as a contestant on the third season of “Top Chef.”
This reality competition show pits 15 chefs from all over the country with different backgrounds and styles against each other in weekly challenges. Every week, a panel of professional chefs and food-scene celebrities judge the contestants’ performances and eliminate (at least) one of them. The one winning chef receives $100,000 to help start his/her culinary career …read more

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