Top Chef will film next season in Boulder, other Colorado cities

BOULDER — Colorado culinary TV fans are going to see some familiar locations on the upcoming season of Top Chef.

Bravo Media announced that season 15 of the reality TV show, which has professional chefs compete for the title of top chef, will be filmed in Boulder, Denver and Telluride.

The show will premiere later this year, and the announcement is made in partnership with the Colorado Tourism Office and the Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media.

“We are always on the hunt for the next great culinary destination and Colorado is fast becoming a hot spot for young chefs and foodies, making it an ideal backdrop for our upcoming season,” said Shari Levine, executive vice president of current production for Bravo Media, in a prepared statement.  “Our new cheftestants will have an abundance of inspiration to pull from as they cook amid the awe-inspiring scenery and explore the bourgeoning [sic] culinary scenes from cities to mountain resorts.”

Top Chef has won both Emmy and James Beard awards.

“Colorado is the ideal locale for ‘Top Chef’s’ first visit to the Rocky Mountains,” added Cathy Ritter, director of the Colorado Tourism Office, in a statement, “and we cannot wait for viewers to experience the scenic beauty, hospitality and vibrancy of some of our thriving culinary destinations, including The Mile High City of Denver, Boulder and Telluride.”

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