The rumor mills have been working overtime as to who’d be toque-ing up on the eighth edition of Top Chef (ever heard of it?). Now, Bravo confirms what blogs were speculating for weeks: the lineup will include 18 "all-stars" from seasons past.

Sadly, Seattle—no stranger to the TV competition —won’t be repped in this go-round.

The aptly-titled Top Chef: All-Stars is set to air December 1. Grub Street has a video preview of the show and the contestants.

Next time, Seattle. Next time.