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FYI: Tom Colicchio Knows Who Arcade Fire Is


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Jen Carlson

Published Feb 21, 2011

Modified Feb 21, 2011


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Published Feb 21, 2011

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When Pattern Is Movement drummer Chris Ward noticed Top Chef and restaurateur Tom Colicchio's Twitter follow list was sprinkled with indie bands and influencers, he wondered: does Tom Colicchio know who Arcade Fire is? Tom Colicchio responded, saying, "saw them 4 years ago." Well look at you! Someone's not getting a hipster beatdown anytime soon.

The chef also follows Brooklyn Vegan and past Gothamist House band, The Hold Steady.

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Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.

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