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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 5 of 10)
kathryn park Oct 30th 2012 3:01PM
tiffany derry
Jill Vanabel Oct 30th 2012 3:00PM
I think Fabio is hilarious! I'll never forget his comment that this isn't top scallop.
Christine Oct 30th 2012 3:04PM
Carla Hall by a longshot!! She seems genuinely nice, honorable and fair...with no ego! Seems like someone fun to have a nice glass of wine with.
Kerry Oct 30th 2012 3:30PM
CJ! He was the best!
Jillian Phillips Oct 30th 2012 3:20PM
Difficult to choose a favorite, they are all exceptional AND fun to watch, but I will vote for Richard Blais!
jackie Oct 30th 2012 3:38PM
Carla Hill " hootie who" and comfort food
Nancy Oct 30th 2012 4:16PM
Fabio is fab-u-lous, but I also have a special place in my heart for Harold Dieterle, winner Season One! Love his restaurant!
Caitlin Oct 30th 2012 6:09PM
My favorite has to be Yigit Pura because he is local San Franciscan and I love his sweet creations. Oh, and he's adorable!
Donna Dodson Oct 30th 2012 4:48PM
Richard Blais is my favorite.
He has great innovative ideas to infuse food with flavors. I liked the idea of using a local Puerto Rico beer to marinate meat in the Top Chef finals.
Debra Gaswint Oct 30th 2012 9:36PM
My favorite chef is Fabio. Chao!
Sue Barney Oct 30th 2012 5:34PM
Antonia Lofaso from Top Chef Chicago and All-Stars!!!!
Dana Smith Oct 30th 2012 5:06PM
Favorite Top Chef contestant: Chef Richard Blais - He's very creative and understands the importance of having a quality of life outside the kitchen.
anthony Oct 30th 2012 5:24PM
stephanie from chicago
Heather S Oct 30th 2012 5:09PM
Richard Blais, hands down.
Shari Oct 30th 2012 5:20PM
Has to be season 1 winner - Harold Dieterle. Also liked Dave Martin and LeeAnn
Diana Brown Oct 30th 2012 7:55PM
I loved Carla!
Kevin E Oct 30th 2012 7:48PM
Kevin Gillespie
Tina Oct 30th 2012 6:14PM
Stephanie
Cassandra McCann Oct 30th 2012 9:09PM
steph. but they are all equally good
Angie Oct 30th 2012 6:43PM
Fabio Viviani is awesome. He seems like an all-around nice and talented person!