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'Top Chef' Wisconsin premiere party kicks off at Discovery World

TMJ4's Cassandra McShepard interviewed the 'Top Chef' judges, a local contestant, and the President and CEO of Visit Milwaukee.
Posted at 5:57 PM, Mar 20, 2024
and last updated 2024-03-20 22:09:53-04

A new season of Top Chef premieres tonight -- and this time, Bravo brings the competition to Milwaukee!

The show will show off some of our city's most iconic scenes, restaurants, and local chefs -- including Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs as one of the 15 competitors.

A premiere party was held at Discovery World.

'Top Chef' judges Kristen Kish, Gail Simmons, and Tom Colicchio attended.

TMJ4's Cassandra McShepard interviewed the judges and contestant Dan Jacobs.

Cassandra also connected with Peggy Williams-Smith, President and CEO of Visit Milwaukee, to discuss what the newest season of Top Chef means for Milwaukee's food scene.

Watch the interviews above


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