On Friday, November 8, 2019, more than 80 chefs and mixologists came together at the Celebrity Chef Ball, hosted at Morgan Manufacturing. Sponsored by Chicago, the celebration of food and philanthropy included an interactive dining experience followed by a reception-style party known as the Chef’s Tasting Party. The event raised enough to fund more than 100,000 meals for the area's homebound seniors and people with disabilities. For more information, visit the Meals on Wheels website.
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Table setting at VIP dinner.
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Thai Dang of Haisous, Cory Morris of Nacional 27, Margaret McSweeney of Kitchen Chat, and Jaime Laurita of Middle by Residential present the 2019 Chefs Council Award to Ina Pinkney, Chicago’s Breakfast Queen.
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Kavi Bansal, Lauren Esula, Marissa Brokaw, Cydney Cleveland, Audrey Catalano, and Aleta Williams
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Chef Ken Polk of Batter and Berries mingles with guests at the VIP reception.
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Chris Gawronski (Gage Hospitality Group) and Chris Thompson (Coda di Volpe)
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Amy Cavanaugh, Matt Mellon, Brian Chan, Luke Miller, and DS Shin
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Ashlee Aubin of Fisk & Co presents his course at the VIP dinner.
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Haley Stultz, Tiana Brescia, Colleen Bergerm, and Cassidy Park
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Mari Katsumura (Yugen) presents her dish at the VIP dinner.
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Soo Ahn (Band of Bohemia) finishes plating at the VIP dinner.
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Tyler Hartshorn
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Chris Gawronski (Acanto & Gage & Beacon Tavern) - Ora King Salmon Crudo (Pod 9, Course 1).
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Soo Ahn (Band of Bohemia) Salt Cured Carrot - Miso caramel, cashews, beluga lentils, coconut, and navel oranges.
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Andres Farias (Terrace 16) - Roasted Baby Beets Salad (Pod 8 Course 1).
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Chris Thompson (Coda di Volpe) - Squid Ink Cavatelli (Pod 9 Course 3).
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Giancarlo Valera (Tanta) - Tiradito la Punta Callao (Pod 5 Course 1).
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Thai Dang (HaiSous) - Dau Hu Va Bi Nuong (Pod 2 Course 1).
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Andres Farias (Terrace 16) - Tuna Poke (Pod 8 Course 2).
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Paul Walker (The Dawson) - Honolulu (Pod 9 Cocktail).
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Thai Dang- Goi Ca Hoi (Pod 2 Course 2).
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Andres Farias (Terrace 16) finishes plating.
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Andrew and John Ladan
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Anne and Mike Mucha
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Mike Cacasse, Sam Brower, CJ Jacobson, and Cara Waffe
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Kate Witte, Julie Volkmann, Tammy Pham, Sam Chung, Amh Chung, and Vinh Luu
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Nehal Patel, Malisa Patel, and Harit Bhatt
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Mike Bayley and Jessica Turano
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Mary Nowak, Rebekah Kim, and Misty Nguyen
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Madhuri Patel, Christine McCarty, Susan Dechant, and Tanya Kregul
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