New indications ‘Top Chef’ may be coming to Seattle
Jun 15, 2012, 6:28 AM | Updated: 9:39 am
Rumors are gaining steam that Top Chef will be shooting season 10 in the Seattle area. (Image courtesy Bravo)
(Image courtesy Bravo)
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Rumors have been circulating that popular Bravo show “Top
Chef” may be based in Seattle next season. Foodies
tracking the decision say ice trucks in Redmond may be the
latest clue the tenth season of the hit show will be shot
in the Seattle area.
97.3 KIRO FM’s Rachel Belle says at last check the
location decision was between Seattle and Portland.
“What we were told is that the city would have to pay
between $200,000 and $300,000 to get Top Chef to come
here. Then there was some rumor that Seattle lost the
bid,” says Belle.
But Belle says that Eater.com got a tip
that someone in a business park in Redmond is leasing
Bravo a local building. Some ice trucks were reportedly
already seen making deliveries.
“It is a big deal for the town where Top Chef is, because
they show you off like crazy,” says 97.3 KIRO FM Seattle’s
Morning News host Bill Radke.
“What better than to see your own city on TV,” says Belle.
Belle says the show typically involves challenges based on
the location.
“What they do is a lot of local challenges. I imagine
there’ll be some geoduck involved. They’ll probably be
down at Pike Place Market. The challenges will involve
some local things,” says Belle.
She says it would be a brilliant chance to showcase what
Seattle has to offer in the culinary scene.
“People who love food and live here are very proud of our
food, because we live in an area of the country that has
pretty much amazing natural resources.”
By JAMIE GRISWOLD, MyNorthwest.com Editor
