With casting for the next season of the popular culinary competition series to get underway later this summer, here's a comprehensive guide to (nearly) everything that happened on season seven of Top Chef Canada as well as exclusive interviews with some of its competitors and judge Janet Zuccarini.

Acclaimed restaurateur Janet Zuccarini talks Top Chef Canada and dining in Toronto
The Top Chef Canada judge weighs in on the new season and what she loves about Toronto

Renée Lavallée talks candidly about what it’s like to compete on "Top Chef Canada"
Canadian-style camaraderie, a thick skin (and an alibi) is what’s needed to survive a Top Chef Canada, says the chef-owner of Dartmouth’s Canteen and Little C

One day in Tofino: Top Chef Canada's Paul Moran
The Top Chef Canada season 7 finalist shares his go-to spots for food and drink in Tofino

One day in Niagara: Top Chef Canada competitor Tania Ganassini
Niagara-on-the-lake chef Tania Ganassini competes on Top Chef Canada's new season on April 1

One day in Toronto: Top Chef Canada competitor Wallace Wong
The "six pack" chef and Top Chef Canada competitor dishes on guilty pleasure breakfasts and comfort food in Scarborough, ON

One day in Vancouver: Top Chef Canada competitor Phil Scarfone
Vancouver chef Phil Scarfone competes on Top Chef Canada's new season beginning next month

One day in Halifax and Dartmouth: Top Chef Canada competitor Renée Lavallée
Top Chef Canada fan favourite, Renée Lavallée dishes on great places to eat in Dartmouth and Halifax

One day in Toronto: Top Chef Canada competitor Hayden Johnston
Richmond Station's chef de cuisine shares his favourite spots to eat and drink in Toronto

Top Chef Canada Season 7 episode 1 recap: Fast and furious farewells
Waverman breaks down the Top Chef Canada season premiere which sees three chefs eliminated right off the bat

Top Chef Canada Season 7 episode 2 recap: Fly away home
A re-imagined airline food challenge results in turbulence for some Top Chef Canada competitors

Top Chef Canada Season 7 episode 3 recap: Time to put on your big boy pants
Restaurant Wars on this season of Top Chef Canada is not one for the books according to Emma Waverman's latest recap

Top Chef Canada Season 7 episode 4 recap: Chefs gone wild
This week, it's all about seafood grilled cheeses and Nordic flavours.

Top Chef Canada Season 7 episode 5 recap: Amateur(ish) hour
From kid-friendly meals to big hiccups, this Top Chef Canada episode wasn't without its flaws writes Waverman

Top Chef Canada Season 7 episode 6 recap: It was a wild ride
It’s the day after the double elimination that sent Sebastian and Dennis packing, and Wallace Wong and Benet Hunt are talking about how hard the competition is getting and remaining pals.

Top Chef Canada Season 7 episode 7 recap: Last woman standing
We're down to the final five on Top Chef Canada and things get heated at Mill St. Brewery in Toronto

Top Chef Canada Season 7 finale recap: King of the North
The anticipated finale starts with a quick cut of all the contestants, locations and ingredient.