It’s almost time for another episode of “Top Chef” Season 21, which – as you know – is set right here in Wisconsin. The show's seventh episode will air on Wednesday, May 1 from 8-9:15 p.m. with episodes to follow every Wednesday evening through June 19.
Every Wednesday evening, all season long, you are invited to join us at 8 p.m. to cheer on local Chef Daniel Jacobs of Dandan and EsterEv at our OnMilwaukee watch parties at Zócalo Food Park, 636 S. 6th St., followed by the broadcast of our Facebook Live recaps discussing all the good, bad and ugly details from each episode.
Special guests on May 1
This week, we've not only got special drink deals for everyone with our weekly Zócalo password (you'll find that below), but a host of special guests who will be joining us for this week's festivities.
Before "Top Chef" airs, between 7 and 8 p.m., we'll host a special visit from ALL FIVE of the Famous Brewers' Racing Sausages. Stop in to say hello and capture an Instagram-worthy moment with the best of the wursts!
We've also invited Chef Gregory Leon of Amilinda – one of the local chefs appearing on tonight's episode – to join us for our Facebook Live recap at 9:15 p.m. What will he say about his experience on "Top Chef"? Join us in the Zócalo Tavern loft to watch in person or tune in on OnMilwaukee's Facebook page to check it out!
Special drink deals
There are few better places to watch the show than a food truck park that’s filled to the brim with tasty food options. (After all, watching Top Chefs preparing food is sure to make you peckish.)
But, even better, every week we’ll give readers a special password (or phrase) that entitles them to happy hour deals at the Zocalo bar during the show and recap.
Just share the password with the bartender on duty, and you'll be eligible for specials like $4 tap beers, $5 Topo Chico, $5 Nosotros shots, and $7 Margaritas and Palomas.
Guests also have access to a special "Top Chef" cocktail (available on Wednesday nights only): The Hendrick's Basil Gimlet featuring Hendrick's Grand Cabaret Gin, lime juice, simple syrup and basil.
The catch? You’ll have to read our article each Wednesday to get the password!
The password for Wednesday, May 1 is: MILWAUKEE IS AWESOME.
Exciting "Top Chef" episodes
We’ll be watching as the contestants compete through various Quickfire and Elimination challenges and eagerly awaiting episodes featuring:
- A challenge at American Family Field during which contestants will cook dishes that “elevate” the flavors behind the five different Milwaukee Brewers’ Racing Sausages
- An episode featuring a Door County fish boil followed by a challenge for chef competitors to create their own
- The always exciting “Restaurant Wars” episode
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with each and every dish. She’s had the privilege of chronicling these tales via numerous media, including OnMilwaukee and in her book “Milwaukee Food.” Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or recording the FoodCrush podcast, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
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