The Evolution of Food Television: Top Chef's Impact.
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The Hollywood Reporter has published an oral history of Bravo's Top Chef, chronicling the show's 20-season run and its impact on American dining and food media. The article includes previously untold anecdotes about the show's early days and testimonials from executives, producers, talent, and chefs. The article also reveals how the show was developed and how it elevated itself from mere genre TV to become an institution.
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