Top Chef Mania: Previews, Parties, and Emeril Tweets

Season 11 of Top Chef premieres tonight at 9 p.m., but Bravo's website has already leaked some scene previews from the first episode, which you can check out after the jump. As for more local Top Chef news regarding tonight's premiere...

· Emeril will be tweeting and sharing behind-the-scenes details during tonight's premiere and throughout the season. Fans can follow his tips and insider info by using #EmerilsNOLA. [Eaterwire]

· Todd A. Price reports that Emeril's, Emeril's Delmonico, NOLA, Cafe Adelaide, and Pearl Wine Company are all hosting shindigs for tonight's Top Chef: New Orleans premiere on Bravo at 9 p.m.[NOLA.com]

· Meanwhile, The Advocate asks who will be top cher, darlin? and takes a look at what the experience has been like for local cheftestapants Michael Sichel of Galatoire's and Justin Devillier of La Petite Grocery. [Advocate]

Video: Enjoying A Soiree in The Swamp

Video: Straight For Elimations

Video: The Chefs Get Swamped

· Top Chef Season 11 on Bravo [Official Website]
· 'Top Chef: New Orleans' Can Be Seen at Area Watch Parties [NOLA.com]
· Who'll Be Top Chef, Darlin'? [Advocate]
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