Today is "Top Chef Paul Qui" day in Austin. Mayor Lee Leffingwell with a certificate declaring the honor yesterday.
Earlier this year, of Bravo's "Top Chef" � known as "Top Chef: Texas."
Qui posted a picture of the certificate on Twitter. It states that Qui represented Austin and the State of Texas admirably and has an official seal. the honor was "cool. I did not expect that at all."
Qui lives in Austin and is the executive chef at .
Qui will be presented the key to the city in a reception at City Hall today at 11 a.m. � and Uchiko will be providing light snacks.