The “Top Chef Carolinas” finale lands Monday night on Bravo — and if you’ve been tracking every Lang Van shoutout and Brittany Cochran appearance like the rest of us, this is your moment. Whether you’re caught up or scrambling to binge before the winner is crowned, here’s a refresher on the chefs, restaurants and Restaurant Wars chaos that made Season 23 feel like a love letter to Charlotte’s dining scene.

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