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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 9 of 10)
Valerie Miller Nov 1st 2012 11:09PM
Yigit Pura!
Wonderful to watch and wonderful desserts!!
John Nov 1st 2012 11:11PM
Fabio Viviani
kristina g. Nov 2nd 2012 2:04AM
Stephanie Izard was my favorite!!!
CHARLES TRIMBLE Nov 2nd 2012 12:30AM
Carla Hall is my fav.
Stephanie G Nov 2nd 2012 12:32AM
We LOVE Richard Blais! Thank you so much for this chance. This is my husband's favorite show, and we have never had the chance to go on a cruise! Good luck to everyone!
Margaret Nov 2nd 2012 7:58PM
Stephanie Izard - my midwest girl!!
Ron Miller Nov 2nd 2012 3:49AM
Jennifer Carroll
Carrie Conley Nov 2nd 2012 5:27AM
My favorite is Richard Blais
jeanne Nov 2nd 2012 8:07AM
Kevin Gillespe !
Stacy Nov 2nd 2012 12:18PM
I love Spike Mendlesohn
adam bussie Nov 2nd 2012 10:46AM
Spike! He can cook and also adds a little humor to his dishes.
christie b Nov 2nd 2012 3:10PM
My favorite contestant was Richard Blais! I love that he took risks and still did well!
Josh Nov 2nd 2012 11:35AM
Stephanie from Chicago
Monica Nov 2nd 2012 11:48AM
My favorite Top Chef is most definitely Spike Mendelsohn! Woot woot!
Cassie Nov 2nd 2012 12:11PM
Spike Mendelsohn!
Jamie Anderson Nov 2nd 2012 11:52AM
Fabio Viviani all the way!
Darlene wetzel Nov 2nd 2012 12:15PM
Carla Hall always makes me laugh it up in the kitchen.
Carol Nov 4th 2012 6:51PM
Jennifer is my favorite too.
tammy shelton Nov 2nd 2012 12:07PM
Carla Hall
kathy brown Nov 2nd 2012 12:31PM
Richard Blais is my favorite chef. i would love to go cruising with the top chef. please pick me.