Playful and Poetic Pastries by Chef Amy Arnold

By Margaret McSweeney | October 21, 2016 |

    Be inspired by Chef Amy Arnold’s playful and poetic pastry pairings.   As the Executive Pastry Chef of  DineAmic Group, Chef Amy has created memorable moments for those who have dined at Siena Tavern, Bar Siena, Public House, Prime & Provisions, and Bull & Bear.   To celebrate National Dessert Month, I visited Siena…

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Top Chef Fan Favorite: Chef Fabio Viviani

By Margaret McSweeney | March 9, 2015 |

Top Chef Fan Favorite Chef Fabio Viviani shares food, stories, and recipe tips. What is his favorite food?  What would he be if he wasn’t a chef?  Tune in to today’s Kitchen Chat and join the fun with Chef Fabio.  Enjoy delicious family recipes from Chef Fabio’s cookbook.  Savor the day! .

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Three "FAB"io Cooking Tips

By Margaret McSweeney | April 14, 2014 |

What a blast to attend a Fabio Live event at Siena Tavern in Chicago with my friend Pamela.  Chef FABIO is genuinely a nice guy.  He even took this selfie of us! It was also a delight to meet Chef David Blonsky, Executive Chef at Siena Tavern. Chef Fabio and his lovely co-host, Cheryl Scott…

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