I cannot wait! As I told you back in February, the Emmy-winning reality food competition Top Chef would start filming its 16th season in Kentucky. One of the hosts is already crazy about the barbecue. 

Observe...

Yes, Padma is ready to go. Her Instagram will be blowing up! Fellow chefs/judges Tom Colicchio and Graham Elliot were in Louisville for the Derby. Filming is scheduled to take place in Louisville, in Lexington, and at Lake Cumberland.

I'm still holding out hope for an Owensboro visit.

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