"Top Chef Wisconsin Premiere: Highlights and Controversies"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Eater SF

Chef David Murphy of Shuggie’s Trash Pie + Natural Wine in San Francisco was sent home in the first episode of Top Chef Season 21 after struggling with a stuffed pasta challenge and failing to impress the judges with his dish made from leftovers. Despite his early exit, Murphy remains a celebrated chef, and the new season promises more surprises and higher stakes for the contestants.