Posts Tagged ‘Chicago’
Meals on Wheels Chicago
On November 8, Chef Jaime Laurita and I will emcee the Celebrity Chef Ball for Meals on Wheels Chicago. It’s extra special this year as the organization will be honoring the legendary Ina Pinkney. Ina is a dear friend and mentor. Her experience as a restaurateur, cookbook author, brand ambassador, a polio survivor and a…
Read MoreKevin Boehm and The Boka Restaurant Group
“Chicago is a choice for me. When I had a six table restaurant in the Florida Pan Handle in 1993, my dream always was that maybe some day I’ll be able to have a restaurant in Chicago and sit down with the smartest restaurant people around.” Kevin Boehm, co-founder of Boka Restaurant Group At age…
Read MoreChicago's Chef Didier Durand
For twenty years, Chef Didier Durand has brought delicious French cuisine to Chicago through his restaurant Cyranos Farm Kitchen, which just recently closed. In 1986, Chef Didier arrived in Chicago and worked at many of the area’s finest French restaurants until opening his own in 1996. The restaurant was named after the celebrated Frenchman…
Read MoreKitchen Chat Gus From Greek Islands Restaurant Interview
Ooopa! Come celebrate the flavor of Greek cuisine with Gus, the founder and owner of Greek Islands, “America’s favorite Greek restaurant” Learn why it is one of the healthiest cuisines. Savor the day! .
Read MoreHealthy Cooking at Le Cordon Bleu with Chef Suzy Singh
As I stepped into the kitchen of Le Cordon Bleu Chicago, I must admit that I had a little “Julia Child” moment. I had never been inside such a prestigious place steeped with the richness of culinary history. My heart raced with the anticipation of actually having the opportunity to cook with Master Chef finalist…
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