Chefs definitely competing on "Top Chef" this season

NORTHEAST:
Stephanie Cmar (Boston)
Patricia Vega (NYC)
Janine Booth (NYC)
Jason Cichonski (Philadelphia)
Nick Elmi (Philly)
Bene Bartolotta (NYC)

MOSTLY WEST COAST:
Carrie Mashaney (Carpenter, IA)
Shirley Chung (Fremont, CA)
Louis Maldonado (Healdsburg, CA)
Ramon Bojorquez (S.D.)
Brian Huskey (L.A.)
Travis Masar (La Junta, CO)

EAST:
Nina Compton (Miami)
Bret Pelaggi (Miami)
Carlos Gaytan (Chicago)
Aaron Cuschieri (Chicago)
Sara Johannes (Minneapolis)

Sources: The Futon Critic & Bravotv.com