Top Chef Houston debuts March 3, 2022 on Bravo with two Texans as contestants for the reality show's 19th season.
The Emmy-winning show returns with host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio, and judge Gail Simmon, this time in the Bayou City.
Evelyn Garcia, a native Houstonian, and Chef/Co-Owner, Kin HTX will be a Texas contestant along with current Austinite Jo Chan.
Food & Wine has a breakdown of the other contestants.
"I cannot think of a more perfect pairing than Top Chef and the City of Houston," said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner in a statement. "Both represent a celebration of cuisine, culture and innovation. We are proud of the diverse community and unique heritage that makes our city such a hot culinary destination — from classics like Tex-Mex and barbecue to local inventions like Viet-Cajun and Japanese Tapas. As any Top Chef contestant will tell you, the best food is born out of passion, and Houstonians exemplify this idea with every dish we create."
