BRAVO ANNOUNCES "TOP CHEF" 7TH SEASON PICKUP AND OPEN CASTING CALLS FOR CHEFS SCHEDULE

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Bravo announced that the Emmy and James Beard Award-winning "Top Chef," the No. 1 rated food show on cable, will be returning for a seventh season.

Open calls for chefs interested in competing in the high-stakes culinary competition series will be held in cities across the country starting on October 18. Earlier today, Bravo announced the newest addition to the network's successful series in the food genre, "Chef Academy," premiering Monday, November 16 at 11 p.m. ET/PT. .

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

SAN FRANCISCO
Sunday, October 18, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Parlor
http://www.theparlorsf.com/

MIAMI
Sunday, October 25, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Club 50 at Viceroy Miami
http://www.viceroymiami.com/

CHICAGO
Monday, October 26, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wells on Wells
http://www.wellsonwells.com/

WASHINGTON D.C.
Wednesday, November 4, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Occidental Grill & Seafood at Willard InterContinental Hotel
http://www.occidentaldc.com/

NEW YORK
Sunday, November 8, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
CraftSteak
www.craftrestaurant.com/craftsteak_newyork.html

DALLAS
Wednesday, November 11, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Abacus
http://www.kentrathbun.com/

LOS ANGELES
Sunday, November 15, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Craft Restaurant
www.craftrestaurant.com/craft_losangeles_style.html