Top Chef

Sieger Bayer smiles while holding a container of apples outside

'Top Chef' Contestant Sieger Bayer Shares His Favorite Places in Chicago

Lisa Futterman
March 9, 2026

Chicago native Sieger Bayer of seasonal pop-up bar Berria is the latest Chicagoan to compete on Top Chef. He shares some of his favorite places in the city.

César Murillo, 'Top Chef' Finalist and North Pond Chef, Shares His Chicago Recommendations

Lisa Futterman
October 15, 2025

César Murillo was a semifinalist on Top Chef season 22 and is the executive chef at Chicago's North Pond Restaurant. He shares his favorite places to eat, drink, and shop in the city.

Bailey Sullivan poses in chef whites in front of produce

A Chicago 'Top Chef' Finalist Talks About Competing on the Popular Show

Lisa Futterman
June 13, 2025

Bailey Sullivan, executive chef at Monteverde, was one of three Chicago chefs on this season of Top Chef and fought her way all the way to the final.