Radhika "Rad" Desai, executive chef at Between Boutique Café & Lounge, is the next Chicagoan to compete on "Top Chef." (Bravotv.com)

Last season, the winner of "Top Chef: Chicago" was a top chef in Chicago, Stephanie Izard. When the next season of "Top Chef" starts Nov. 12 (this time from New York), another aspiring Chicagoan will be trying to bring the bacon home to Chi town once again.