Looks like The New York Times has more or less confirmed that Top Chef Season 7 will be set here in D.C. Here’s what Sam Sifton wrote in a review of host Tom Colicchio’s restaurant, Collichio and Sons.

Mr. Colicchio has Craft restaurants in both cities, as well as others in Atlanta, San Francisco, Las Vegas and at Foxwoods in Connecticut. He had been in Washington, too, where he will film the next season of “Top Chef,” the cooking competition on Bravo for which he is chief judge. It draws something on the order of three million viewers a week.

Local foodies have been buzzing about the news since last week.

If you’re hoping to get your chef-spotting on, there is a rumor that the Quickfire kitchen will be at the Washington Hilton.

The wisdom of shooting in D.C. during the first three weeks of April is a little questionable, in our minds. The city’s famous cherry blossoms will certainly make for a pretty backdrop, but asparagus is one of the few food items that will actually be in season. Still, it’s exciting to see the culinary recognition that comes with the city’s selection. We asked you about possible contestant challenges before, but let’s see how many our gifted commentariat can get right. I’m thinking D.C. Central Kitchen, a visit to Maine Avenue Seafood Market, and obviously guest appearances by the local Top Chef alum.