'TOP CHEF: THE CRUISE' SET FOR APRIL, 2013

Fans of Bravo's Top Chef program will love "this just in" news: The first-ever "Top Chef: The Cruise" is set for April 11-15, 2013, on Celebrity Constellation. According to the press release, "During the voyage, guests will have the opportunity to savor events such as interactive 'Quickfire' cooking challenges, culinary demonstrations, question-and-answer sessions, Top Chef menus and more." Staterooms go on sale on Aug. 16 at www.topchefthecruise.com. Additional information can also be found at the site.

Here is more from the press release:

"Hosted by two of 'Top Chef’s' most beloved stars, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons, and featuring past 'chef’testants,' the April 11-15, 2013 cruise will sail roundtrip from Miami, Florida, with stops in Key West, Florida and Cozumel, Mexico. Joining Colicchio and Simmons are chefs from past seasons of 'Top Chef,' 'Top Chef Masters' and 'Top Chef Just Desserts,' including Hubert Keller, Tim Love, Jennifer Carroll, Tiffany Derry, Chris Hanmer, Michael Isabella, Spike Mendelsohn, Hosea Rosenberg, Angelo Sosa and Casey Thompson. Additional chefs to be announced shortly. -- Gerry