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.