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EVENT REPORT: Chefs Take Center Stage at Cystic Fibrosis

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

With a two-hour cocktail reception that offered tasting stations from more than 30 local restaurants, a presentation of the Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence, and two local chefs—Curtis Duffy of Avenues at the Peninsula and …

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Chicago 312 Dining Diva — There's Never a Dull Moment in

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

… honors that night in the Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence, which recognizes originality exhibited by Chicago’s culinary professionals. He’s nominated in the Best Fine Dining (for Avenues) and Celebrity Chef categories. …

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Dinner & a Show: Tuesday 2/9 (New Restaurants Edition) | The Blog

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Dinner: Prairie Fire Eclectic new restaurant from Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris of Prairie Grass Cafe. The extensive, eclectic menu ranges from appetizers like warm baked feta with banana peppers, duck and chicken liver patés, Asian- style … Dinner: Longman & Eagle New bar and restaurant from the owners of the Empty Bottle; the chef is Jared Wentworth. The review is pending, but according to a friend of the Food Chain, the slow-roasted cauliflower, beluga lentils, …

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The Stew: James Beard award semifinalists are plentiful in Chicago

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Best Chef, Great Lakes region: Michael Carlson (Schwa), Curtis Duffy (Avenues), Koren Grieveson (Avec), Bill Kim (Urban Belly), Chris Nugent (Les Nomades), Arun Sampanthavivat (Arun’s), Bruce Sherman (North Pond), Giuseppe Tentori …

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Chicago chefs collect Beard accolades — in Vegas | Crain's Chicago

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Among her competitors is Josh Adams of June restaurant in Peoria Heights. Other Chicago semifinalists for the 2010 James Beard Awards are: Jean Joho of Everest, outstanding chef. Paul Kahan of Blackbird, outstanding chef. …

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Chicago Semifinalists for James Beard Awards « Windy City Wine Guy

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

… Outstanding Service: Alinea and Spiaggia; Best Chef, Great Lakes: Michael Carlson (Schwa), Curtis Duffy (Avenues at Peninsula), Koren Grieveson (Avec), Bill Kim (Urbanbelly), Chris Nugent (Les Nomades), Arun Sampanthavivat (Arun’s), …

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Dinner & a Show: Friday 2/19 | The Blog | Chicago Reader

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Dinner: Macello Executive chef-partner Giovanni DeNigris (Trattoria Trullo) showcases the rustic cucina and robust wines of Puglia in his exposed-brick dining room, a former meatpacking warehouse, and pizzas are a good bet under the hands of chef … Ramiro Velasquez runs the kitchen, dazzling patrons with the expertise he gained under such powerhouses as Jacky Pluton, Don Yamauchi, Eric Aubriot, and Alan Wolf. 429 Temple Ave., Highland Park, 847-432-0770. Performing Arts …

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City Girl Chicago

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Outstanding Chef Jean Joho – Everest, Chicago Paul Kahan* – Blackbird, Chicago Outstanding Restaurant Les Nomades – Chicago Spiaggia* – Chicago Best New Restaurant Cibo Matto at the Wit Pelago at the Raffaello Hotel …

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Chicago Semifinalists for James Beard Awards

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

… Best Chef, Great Lakes: Michael Carlson (Schwa), Curtis Duffy (Avenues at Peninsula), Koren Grieveson (Avec), Bill Kim (Urbanbelly), Chris Nugent (Les Nomades), Arun Sampanthavivat (Arun’s), Bruce Sherman (North Pond) and Giuseppe …

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2010 James Beard Semi-finalists announced!

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Best Chef: Great Lakes Michael Carlson – Schwa Curtis Duffy – Avenues at the Peninsula Chicago Koren Grieveson* – Avec Bill Kim – Urbanbelly Chris Nugent – Les Nomades Arun Sampanthavivat -Arun’s Bruce Sherman* – North Pond …

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