Brittany Cochran, executive chef at Stagioni, is competing on Season 23 of "Top Chef," a season filmed in Charlotte and across the Carolinas. The episode, "Top Cheer Carolinas," premieres on Bravo on March 9 at 9pm. Cochran credits Charlotte's evolving food scene, which includes seafood, local produce, whole-hog programs, and globally influenced menus. She also mentioned her desire to make the city proud, not just of her but of its growing food scene.