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Enter To Win A Culinary Voyage On The 'Top Chef' Cruise!

Have you ever wondered what the dishes on Bravo's "Top Chef" actually taste like? Here's your chance to give them a try. Gadling is giving away a chance go out to sea with some of the show's favorite judges and contestants on a five-day, four-night cruise through Key West, Florida and Cozumel, Mexico, aboard the Celebrity Constellation from April 11-15.
Cruises will be able to come face to face with "Top Chef" judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons, plus Hubert Keller and Tim Love from "Top Chef Masters." A panel of a dozen celebrity chef'testants will compete in quickfire cooking demonstrations and challenges, including:
- Richard Blais, finalist on "Top Chef: Chicago" (season four) and winner of "Top Chef All Stars" (season eight)
- Jennifer Carroll, competitor on "Top Chef: Las Vegas" (season six) and "Top Chef All Stars" (season eight)
- Tiffany Derry, fan favorite on "Top Chef: DC" (season seven) and "Top Chef All Stars" (season eight)
- Chris Hanmer, winner of "Top Chef: Just Desserts" (season two)
- Mike Isabella, competitor on "Top Chef: Las Vegas" (season six) and finalist on "Top Chef All Stars" (season eight)
- Spike Mendelsohn, finalist on "Top Chef: Chicago" (season four) and competitor on "Top Chef All Stars" (season eight)
- Yigit Pura, winner of "Top Chef: Just Desserts" (season one)
- Paul Qui, winner of "Top Chef: Texas" (season nine)
- Hosea Rosenberg, winner of "Top Chef: New York" (season five)
- Angelo Sosa, finalist on "Top Chef: DC" (season seven) and competitor on "Top Chef All Stars" (season eight)
- Casey Thompson, competitor on "Top Chef: Miami" (season three)
- Fabio Viviani, competitor on "Top Chef: New York" (season five) and "Top Chef All Stars" (season eight)
While aboard the ship, guests will be able to sample food from Top Chefs, take part in a Q&A with the hosts and contestants, watch cooking demonstrations and challenges, and more Top Chef-related activities. There will also be a one-hour cocktail party and all of the world-class entertainment that comes standard on Celebrity ships.
The Top Chef: The Cruise prize includes an ocean view stateroom for two people. All meals, snacks, coffee, tea and juices are included, plus complimentary 24-hour room service. Ship amenities also include two pools, a whirlpool, fitness center, casino, library and duty-free shopping. Retail value of the cruise is $2,796, which includes port taxes, fees and gratuities. Prize does not include transportation to/from Miami.
To enter, simply leave a comment below telling us your favorite "Top Chef" contestant. We'll randomly select one winner from the entries and award him or her the prize. The contest runs through 5 p.m. ET on Friday, November 2, and is open to U.S. residents 18 and over. See the full contest rules here.
Fans of the show will also want to tune in to "Top Chef: Seattle," the tenth season of the show that premieres Wednesday, November 7 at 10/9c.
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Reader Comments (Page 3 of 10)
Gia Oct 29th 2012 4:45PM
I love Carla Hall! A great chef that cooked accessible, down-home food and was just such a sweetie! I wish her all the success in the world!
Andrea Oct 29th 2012 5:00PM
My FAVVVVVVVVVVV is Yigit Pura! Just a genius when it comes to desserts.. Yum...
John Oct 29th 2012 5:05PM
My favorite is the one and only Mike Isabella, very talented....
Aimee Bellmore Oct 29th 2012 5:10PM
I love Carla's inventive culinary creations and her incredibly hilarious personality!
Holly Oct 29th 2012 5:40PM
Fabio is the best
Rebecca Metz Oct 29th 2012 5:51PM
Carla Hall, now and forever!
Cat T Oct 29th 2012 5:53PM
Tiffani
Mike Oct 29th 2012 5:53PM
Stephanie, totally
Brad ringer Oct 29th 2012 6:02PM
Fabio Viviani
John Oct 29th 2012 8:24PM
Carla Hall -- hootie hoo
Jenn Oct 29th 2012 6:36PM
My favorite was Spike.
john Oct 29th 2012 7:04PM
Jennifer Carroll - hands down
Lindsey Oct 29th 2012 8:14PM
Richard Blais! He is amazing! I wonder if he is looking for a sidekick? :)
CinnaMan Oct 29th 2012 9:03PM
Love Yigit Pura! Great personality and sooooooo talented. Good luck with Tout Sweet, can't wait to visit on my next trip to SF.
Erik B Oct 29th 2012 8:40PM
Fabio for sure. He is the best (Blais is a close second).
jodi a Oct 29th 2012 9:00PM
Fabio Vivian
Jennifer Knauss Oct 29th 2012 8:57PM
Fabio. Always brought a smile to my face. I have seen him now on lots of other stuff and he just seems like he is who he is and I love it.
Carolyn Oct 29th 2012 9:19PM
Tiffany Derry has a great attitude...lots of fun and sparkle. But in all honesty, Tom Colicchio amazes (nothing better than a dinner we had at NYC's Craft restaurant, December 2011. Exquisite!)
Kaylee Oct 29th 2012 9:22PM
Fabio Viviani (on repeat, saying burger). Adore the guy!
Ben Oct 29th 2012 10:04PM
Casey Thompson