Top Chef 9 and Just Desserts 2 Casting Call

Network Kicks Off Nationwide Casting Calls For Top Chef Season Nine and Top Chef Just Desserts

NEW YORK – February 3, 2010 – Today, Bravo announced that its newest hit culinary competition series, “Top Chef Just Desserts,” a spin-off of the Emmy and James Beard Award-winning "Top Chef” will be returning for a second season. The series consists of pastry chefs competing against one another in a series of challenges. Open calls for pastry chefs, as well as the previously announced “Top Chef” season nine series, will be held in cities across the country starting on February 27.

For additional casting information and to download an application, visit www.BravoTV.com/casting. "Top Chef" season nine and “Top Chef Just Desserts” casting calls are as follows:

HOUSTON
Sunday, February 27, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Mark’s American Cuisine
http://www.marks1658.com

NEW YORK
Monday, February 28, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Colicchio & Sons
http://www.colicchioandsons.com

AUSTIN
Wednesday, March 2, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Olivia
http://www.olivia-austin.com

PHILADELPHIA
Wednesday, March 2, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Sofitel
http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-2741-sofitel-philadelphia/events.shtml

CHARLESTON
Friday, March 4th, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival
http://www.charlestonwineandfood.com/

CHICAGO
Monday, March 7, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Vertigo Sky Lounge at Dana Hotel
http://www.danahotelandspa.com/

SEATTLE
Wednesday, March 9, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hotel 1000
http://www.hotel1000seattle.com/

LAS VEGAS
Thursday, March 10, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
STK at Cosmopolitan
http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/

LOS ANGELES
Monday, March 14, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Foundry on Melrose
http://www.thefoundryonmelrose.com/