Top Chef Season 23 Premieres March 9 with New Contestants and Rewards Fifteen chefs from across the United States will compete for the prestigious title of “Top Chef” in the upcoming season, which debuts on Monday, March 9. The premiere episode will air at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo and will be available for streaming on Peacock the following day, Tuesday, March 10. The winner of Season 23 will receive a substantial prize package, including a cash reward of $250,000, a feature in Food & Wine magazine, an invitation to the annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado, and the opportunity to headline an exclusive dinner at the James Beard House in New York. Additionally, the victor will be granted the chance to present at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards in Chicago. Following the season premiere, new episodes of “Top Chef” will air weekly on Mondays at 9:30 p.m. ET, with each episode becoming available for streaming on Peacock the next day. The competition will feature a diverse group of chefs, including: Nana Araba Wilmot from Cherry Hill, New Jersey Justin Tootla from Suttons Bay, Michigan/Detroit, Michigan Rhoda Magbitang from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Laurence Louie from Quincy, Massachusetts Day Anaїs Joseph from Atlanta, Georgia Anthony Jones from Alexandria, Virginia Jennifer Lee Jackson from Suttons Bay, Michigan/Detroit, Michigan Duyen Ha from Los Angeles, California Jonathan Dearden from Alexandria, Virginia Brandon Dearden from Hamilton, Montana Oscar Diaz from Durham, North Carolina Brittany Cochran from Charlotte, North Carolina Sherry Cardoso from Brooklyn, New York Jassi Bindra from Houston, Texas Sieger Bayer from Chicago, Illinois The season will be hosted by Kristen Kish, a former “Top Chef” winner from Season 10.#bravo #peacock #top_chef #food_wine #james_beard_house
Alexandria Resident to Compete on 'Top Chef' Anthony Jones, a native of Sunderland, Maryland, will compete on Season 23 of Bravo’s Top Chef, which premieres Monday, March 9 at 9 p.m. ET. The show, set in the Carolinas, will center on Charlotte, N.C., with episodes also filmed in Greenville, S.C. Jones, who now resides in Alexandria, is one of the standout chefs in the competition, bringing a unique blend of culinary influences to the table. Growing up surrounded by food, Jones credits his early experiences with shaping his approach to cooking. "I think those memories help me even now to create and express myself," he said. "I always loved the holidays, not because of the gifts, but due to the meals attached to them. Thanksgiving was definitely a favorite." His passion for food has evolved into a professional career, where he now focuses on incorporating elements from the Black Diaspora into his dishes. As executive chef at Marcus DC, a restaurant led by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson in Washington, D.C., Jones describes his role as a mentorship-driven position. "He knows me pretty well and at this point, we know how to work with each other and the strengths and weaknesses of the other." Jones’ signature dish, "Mel’s Crab Rice," reflects his love for summertime traditions. "I always had a love for rice growing up whether it was sweet or savory. In the summertime boiling and eating crabs on the picnic table outside was the best reward we could get for being good," he explained. This dish, which embodies his connection to childhood memories, is a standout in his culinary repertoire. Before joining Marcus DC, Jones served as chef de cuisine at Restaurant Eve in Alexandria during its final year of operation in 2018.#alexandria #anthony_jones #sunderland_maryland #marcus_dc #top_chef
