The Emmy Award-winning cooking competition, 'Top Chef', premiered its 21st season in Milwaukee on Wednesday night. Over 500 people gathered at Discovery World to celebrate the new season, including judges Kristen Kish, Gail Simmons, and Tom Colicchio. For contestant Dan Jacobs, co-owner of Milwaukee's DanDan and EsterEv, the show's return to his hometown is a special opportunity to showcase the city's culinary scene on a national stage. With the spotlight on Milwaukee, not just through events like the RNC and Bucks, but also through the show's highlighting of iconic scenes, restaurants, and local chefs, the city proves its warmth and hospitality to the judges and competitors alike.
Top Chef Returns to Milwaukee for Season 21
The Emmy Award-winning cooking competition "Top Chef" made its return to Milwaukee on Wednesday night for the premiere of its 21st season. Over 500 people gathered at Discovery World to celebrate the new season, including judges Kristen Kish, Gail Simmons, and Tom Colicchio.
For contestant Dan Jacobs, co-owner of Milwaukee's DanDan and EsterEv, the show's return to his hometown is a special opportunity to showcase the city's culinary scene on a national stage.
"It's really exciting to have 'Top Chef' back in Milwaukee," said Jacobs. "The city has such a vibrant food scene, and it's great to have the opportunity to share that with the rest of the country."
With the spotlight on Milwaukee, not just through events like the RNC and Bucks, but also through the show's highlighting of iconic scenes, restaurants, and local chefs, the city proves its warmth and hospitality to the judges and competitors alike.
Background
"Top Chef" is a reality cooking competition television series that has been airing on Bravo since 2006. The show features chefs from around the United States competing in a series of culinary challenges. The winner of each season receives a $100,000 prize and the title of "Top Chef."
Past winners of "Top Chef" include Harold Dieterle, Stephanie Izard, and Kristen Kish. The show has been nominated for numerous Emmy Awards, and in 2010, it won the award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program.
FAQs
The premiere of Season 21 of "Top Chef" aired on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
Season 21 of "Top Chef" is being filmed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The judges on Season 21 of "Top Chef" are Kristen Kish, Gail Simmons, and Tom Colicchio.
The contestants on Season 21 of "Top Chef" are: * Abishek Sharma * Ashleigh Shanti * Blake Hartwick * Brittanny Anderson * Dan Jacobs * Dawn Burrell * Gabe Erales * Jae Jung * Kiki Louya * Luke Kolpin * Maria Mazon * Monique Feybesse * Rachelle Boucher * Robert Hernandez * Sarah Welch * Shota Nakajima
The winner of Season 21 of "Top Chef" will receive a $100,000 prize and the title of "Top Chef."
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