NBC just ordered a reality culinary competition show, United Plates of America from The Magical Elves (producers of Top Chef). In a nutshell, here's the show's format: A group of restauranteurs compete to try to impress a panel of wealthy investors. The winner gets his or her own restaurant chain in four U.S. locations. That's HUGE!!!

Executive producer, Dan Cutforth told the Hollywood Reporter, "It's a culinary competition that anybody can take part in...All you need is a great idea for a restaurant."

I don't have any casting info yet...but if and when I do, I will be sure to post!