The Emmy Award®-winning cooking competition series treks into the high-altitude terrain of Colorado for season 15. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, Colorado is also home to booming culinary communities in Denver, Boulder and Telluride. Amidst the awe-inspiring panoramas of the Rocky Mountains, a new group of skilled chefs will compete for the sought-after title of "Top Chef." Padma Lakshmi returns as host, along with head judge Tom Colicchio and judges Gail Simmons and Graham Elliot.