Ranked #1 of 14 in Season 23•+0.6 vs season avg
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.
Tom Colicchio
Self - Head Judge
Gail Simmons
Self - Judge
Kristen Kish
Self - Host
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"Carolina Roots" is episode 1 of Top Chef season 23. It scored 7.9/10 from 51 votes, ranking #1 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on March 9, 2026.