By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor, Podcast Host Published May 15, 2024 at 10:01 AM

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 15 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 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: CHARLIE BERENS

Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor, Podcast Host

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.