It seems like Top Chef’s New Orleans season just had its finale (it was in February), but competitive brunoise waits for no one, and today Bravo confirms that the TV show is filming its 12th season in Boston. So far, the network has confirmed the return of Gail Simmons, Tom Colicchio, and host Padma Lakshmi, and says that a handful of “Boston-based chefs and celebrities” will drop by to guest-judge during the season, which will “showcase the many facets of the city.” Expect casting announcements any day now. [Related]