469072 Thu Dec 13 07:45:00 -0800 2007 8 33 Food Media and News 0 3204521 I just have to say that I saw this ad for the first time last night (I realize I might be WAY behind the curve!) for the upcoming 2008/Chicago shows and I got SO excited about it! Anyone else have the same reaction just from the single screen?! I live in Chicago, too, and saw parts of the filming process (at Whole Foods, the Farmer's Market, etc.) - that certainly contributes to my excitment! Thu Dec 13 07:45:00 -0800 2007 28099 DKS1 1 3205081 Oh good, it's NOT just me! I don't know why, but I got all super excited. I suppose that's the point to build up the anticipation, what with the clock ticking down and everything. It gives me goose bumps. I'm a little embarrassed I just typed that. =) Thu Dec 13 10:36:16 -0800 2007 3204521 49193 gmonkey 2 3207846 Don't be emabrassed I had the same reaction. I believe I actually clapped with excitment the first time I saw the ad! I'm not from Chicago but my entire family is and so I'm excited to see how they'll encorporate it in to the show. They have such an incredibe dining scene which often times gets overlooked so this might shine a light on Chi-Town. Fri Dec 14 09:28:02 -0800 2007 3205081 76776 Elyssa 1 3205910 Me too. I was sooo excited when they were there for the holiday show. At the AMAZING South Shore Cultural Center & Culinary School. I went to a dinner there one night for the culinary graduation - what a beautiful building. And the kitchen is state of the art. Ahhh.I miss Chicago. Definitely will enjoy watching the new season. Thu Dec 13 14:22:24 -0800 2007 3204521 88683 stellamystar 1 3206871 I'm looking forward to it! We need more reality shows about food and cooking! Thu Dec 13 20:44:49 -0800 2007 3204521 123480 scuzzo 1 3207259 Did it say when they'll begin airing?? Fri Dec 14 06:02:22 -0800 2007 3204521 82143 amanda3571 2 3207432 No, unfortunately it just said '2008.' Let's hope that it's January or February since they're already starting to advertise it! I *think* I also hear Jan. from someone/somewhere, but I cannot recall the source. Fri Dec 14 07:25:28 -0800 2007 3207259 28099 DKS1 3 3207859 Someone mentioned recently that it won't be until Project Runway is over. I imagine that will at least be through Feb or so. Fri Dec 14 09:31:19 -0800 2007 3207432 76776 Elyssa 1 3208628 I live in Chicago too!!! So jealous that you saw parts of the filming process! I was at the wrong places at the wrong times :(. Sooo excited though!!!!!!!!!!!! I need my Top Chef fix. Thank goodness for the holiday special! Fri Dec 14 12:59:22 -0800 2007 3204521 112406 Chew on That