Carolina Roots
Top Chef · Season 23 · Episode 1
Top Chef travels to the Carolinas with 15 chefs. At Charlotte Motor Speedway, they meet hosts and NASCAR legends Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch for a timed cooking challenge. Then they create sweet potato dishes honoring their roots.
Episode Details
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Season
23
Episode
1
Air Date
09/Mar/2026
Air Time
21:00
Runtime
54 min
Overview
Episode summary.
Top Chef travels to the Carolinas with 15 chefs. At Charlotte Motor Speedway, they meet hosts and NASCAR legends Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch for a timed cooking challenge. Then they create sweet potato dishes honoring their roots.
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