#SPOTTED: KRISTEN KISH, TOM COLICCHIO AND GAIL SIMMONS IN TORONTO FOR “TOP CHEF DESTINATION CANADA”

This is such a huge affirmative moment for Canada! We know our food scene is incredible and it’s time the world finds out. As you might know, this current 22nd season of Bravo’s Top Chef is set here in Canada with some episodes taking place in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, P.E.I. and more. Cooking challenges are all a special Canadian context as chefs compete for glory. New episodes air Thursday nights at 9 PM ET on Bravo. We cannot wait to see who takes the crown!

Coming back to Toronto after filming here late last Summer, were Top Chef judges Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, and Kristen Kish. A bash brought to us by Destination Toronto, was held at TIFF Lightbox celebrating the series’ new season and the food at a reception before a panel (moderated by Amy Rosen) and screening couldn’t have been any better, with Food Dudes paying tribute to ingredients from some of the Canadian cities in the current season of the beloved cooking competition. Guests enjoyed a Raw Bar, Duck, Ravioli, plus an array of delectable pass-arounds.

Some highlights from the night, attended by several notables including Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow:

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