The Bravo show’s most famous faces have landed in the Queen City, and they’ve set out to start exploring Charlotte’s food.

Collabs are the new clout — and Charlotte’s chefs are cooking up something cooler than just buzz to enhance the city’s food ...

The popular cooking reality competition “Top Chef” is coming to Charlotte. Season 23 of the Bravo show will be centered in Charlotte, the network announced on Wednesday.

Top Chef season 23 is set in Charlotte and Greenville, hosted by Kristen Kish with judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons. Premieres in 2026 on Bravo.

Customshop Location: 1601 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204 Chef: Andres Kaifer Chef Andres Kaifer at Customshop has been the majority owner at the Elizabeth neighborhood restaurant since mid-2022.