American Idol does it. So You Think You Can Dance does it. Dancing with the Stars does it. And now, Top Chef will hit the road on a nationwide tour. Top Chef? Really? It's true. Beginning June 21st, the popular Bravo show will embark on a twenty-city tour. The tour will begin on Long Island at the Whole Foods market in Jericho. Top Chef on wheels will feature a customized 18-wheeler semi-truck and "will offer Bravo's passionate fans and cable affiliate partners with the unique opportunity to experience the hit series in their hometowns." Here's how it will work. In each city, select "chef-testants" from the hit show will do cooking demonstrations, give out gourmet tips, share show secrets and offer food tastings all from the monster truck which includes a state-of-the-art kitchen and can accommodate 38 guests per seating. Every one else can watch from HD screens.
Tour dates are after the jump. Top Chef might be pulling up to a farmers market or food festival near you. What do you think? Does this sound like something you'd go to?
Boston, MA: July 1
Philadelphia, PA: July 4
Pittsburgh, PA: July 9
Columbus, OH: July 12
St. Louis, MO: July 16
Denver, CO: July 19
Phoenix, AZ: July 26
San Diego, CA: July 30
San Francisco, CA: August 2, 3
Los Angeles, CA: August 8
Des Moines, IA: August 16
Detroit, MI: August 23
Madison, WI: August 27
Chicago, IL: September 3, 4
Raleigh, NC: September 13
Tampa, FL: September 20
Orlando, FL: September 24
Atlanta, GA: September 27
New York, NY: TBD












Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
6-16-2008 @ 5:52PM
Fred said...
I'm close enough to Jericho that I might swing by on Saturday just to give a look-see, but that's probably it.
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6-16-2008 @ 5:58PM
William Whitaker said...
This is something I would totally go to, but alas not a single Texas tour stop.
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6-16-2008 @ 6:01PM
willmore2000 said...
No love for the great Northwest?
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6-16-2008 @ 7:06PM
Akbar Fazil said...
I was wondering the same thing.
6-17-2008 @ 11:09PM
Kurifurisan said...
Nothing for Portland or Seattle? Tsk, tsk Bravo. Here's to hoping there's an update with more dates and more love for the Northwest
6-16-2008 @ 7:53PM
dan2ktj said...
Phoenix, AZ: July 26
In the back of an 18 wheeler
125 degrees
No frozen scallops to be found
Priceless!
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6-16-2008 @ 9:31PM
amy said...
my favorite show but it's coming that close to me. I would be there in chef's minute
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6-17-2008 @ 9:34AM
SassylilB said...
What NO DC or VA!!! I'm upset!!!
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6-17-2008 @ 10:06AM
Kellie said...
I would go to this in a second but a TBD for NYC? WTF! :-p Seriously though, get a date so I can mark my calendar.
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6-17-2008 @ 1:47PM
Adam Bodnar said...
Sheesh, no TX. WTF!
How is that Des Moines makes it on the list, but not Austin or Dallas or even freaking Houston?!
Most of the other cities make sense...I am shocked not to see Seattle.
We may love BBQ here, but we definitely enjoy some good food too.
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