Are there any top chefs in chicago?

Question

My husband and I love Top Chef and want to try some of the chef's foods. Are there any contestants present or former in the chicago area and where can we find them?

Answer 1

Chef Stephanie Izard, winner of the last Top Chef owned and operated Scylla restaurant which closed sometime after her Top Chef victory (http://www.scyllarestaurant.com/).  She is currently scouting the Chicago area for a new restaurant spot.  

Answer 2

He's never participated - Charlie Trotter is more of a top chef than any of the contestants that have ever participated. That's the reason he's not on that show.  

Answer 3

i don't know but rick bayless is pretty awesome he runs frontera kitchen

Answer 4

the winner of last season's top chef is from chicago. stephanie, i don't know what the name of her restaurant is but i'm sure you can look it up online. dale from 2 seasons ago was from chicago.