The third edition of Bravo's Top Chef Masters has announced its contestants, New York City is represented by chefs Suvir Saran of Devi, George Mendes of Aldea, and Floyd Cardoz of the late Tabla. The chefs are competing to win up to $15,000 for charity during each episode and another $100,000 as the winner of the entire competition. And would you believe that they'll have to please guests like Mad Men's Christina Hendricks, pop group Maroon 5, and singer Kelis along the way? Wonder if they are serving...milkshakes. more ›

Think Korean food. Now think Korean food that's not BBQ or Kimchi. That blank you're drawing is what Kelly Choi has been working hard to change in the US since she began talking about (and tasting food) on TV. The former hostess of Top Chef Masters began her career hosting and producing the ever-popular Secrets of New York in 2005 and won a New York Emmy for Eat Out NY in 2009. more ›

After an email circulated saying that Barrow Street restaurant Annisa had been "destroyed" by a fire on the morning of July 4, Serious Eats' Ed Levine sent a quick note to Anita Lo, the restaurant's acclaimed chef and owner. It turns out the rumor is true: while no one was present at the time, a fasting moving blaze has in fact destroyed the restaurant. "The fire marshall hasn't come yet, so we don't know what started it," Lo tells Levine. "And yes, we are going to rebuild--hopefully better than before." You may remember that a fire temporarily shut down another restaurant owned by Lo, Bar Q, which has since closed for good. While Annisa does its whole phoenix/flames thing, you can catch Anita Lo compete on this week's Top Chef Masters. Neil Patrick Harris is guest judging. more ›