Lunchbreak Archives 2009

Lunchbreak information from 2009.
October 16 - Executive Chef Disrael A Sanchez

October 16 - Executive Chef Disrael A Sanchez

Oktoberfest

October 1 - Chef John Coletta

October 1 - Chef John Coletta

Quartino

September 30 - Chef Jonadab Silva

September 30 - Chef Jonadab Silva

Green Curry

September 29 - Chef Chris Koetke

September 29 - Chef Chris Koetke

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Maple Syrup

September 28 - Eli and Max Sussman

September 28 - Eli and Max Sussman

Event:

September 25 - Ted Allen

September 25 - Ted Allen

Chicago Gourmet

September 24 - Trina Hahnemann

September 24 - Trina Hahnemann

Chicken in Horseradish and Chervil Sauce

September 22 - Chef Todd Davies

September 22 - Chef Todd Davies

Tap House Grill

September 23 - Maribel Cabrales

September 23 - Maribel Cabrales

2009 5.3K Metro Chicago Start! Heart Walks

September 18 - Chef Vijay Puniani

September 18 - Chef Vijay Puniani

Chutney Joe's

September 17 - Chef Elaina Vazquez

September 17 - Chef Elaina Vazquez

Boutique Bites

September 16 - Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas

September 16 - Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas

Sullivan's Steakhouse

September 15 - Carlyn Berghoff

September 15 - Carlyn Berghoff

Oktoberfest

September 14 - Executive Chef Steve Goodwin

September 14 - Executive Chef Steve Goodwin

Cheddars

September 11 - Chef Branko Podrumedic

September 11 - Chef Branko Podrumedic

Little Bucharest Bistro

September 10 - Chef Lisa Williams

September 10 - Chef Lisa Williams

Allergen-Free Safe & Sound Dinner

September 9 - Chef Ryan

September 9 - Chef Ryan

Centered Chef

September 8 - Chef Michael Psilakis

September 8 - Chef Michael Psilakis

How to Cook Mediterranean

September 4 - Chef Ann Cuiellette

September 4 - Chef Ann Cuiellette

Shrimp Creole

September 3 - Chef Michael Kornick

September 3 - Chef Michael Kornick

Sauteed Soft Shell Crab

September 1 - Chef Massimo Salatino

September 1 - Chef Massimo Salatino

Francesca's Tomato Festival

August 31 -  Executive Sous Chef Kim Stanek

August 31 - Executive Sous Chef Kim Stanek

Westin Chicago North Shore

August 28 - Chef Rick Spiros

August 28 - Chef Rick Spiros

The Red Canary

August 27 - Debra Samuels and Taekyung

August 27 - Debra Samuels and Taekyung

Kimchi Pancakes

August 25 - Chef Jeff Lawler

August 25 - Chef Jeff Lawler

Geja's Café

August 24 - Chef John McMahon

August 24 - Chef John McMahon

Bratwurst

August 21 - Victoria Rumble

August 21 - Victoria Rumble

Cheddar Cheese Soup

August 20 - Chef Gene Kato

August 20 - Chef Gene Kato

Japonais Restaurant

August 19 - Diane M. Henderiks, RD

August 19 - Diane M. Henderiks, RD

Dietician in the Kitchen

August 18 - Chef David Ross

August 18 - Chef David Ross

Cooking 101

August 17 - Executive Chef Kurt Chenier

August 17 - Executive Chef Kurt Chenier

Lunch Rolls

August 14 - Chef Susan Goss

August 14 - Chef Susan Goss

Event:

August 13 - La Tache Bistro and Bar

Quiche Lorainne

August 12 - Chef Ryan Hutmacher

August 12 - Chef Ryan Hutmacher

Centered Chef

August 11 - Chef David Jarvis

August 11 - Chef David Jarvis

Filet Mignon Sandwich

August 10 - Chef Gary Baca

August 10 - Chef Gary Baca

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

August 7 - Chef Fabio Viviani

August 7 - Chef Fabio Viviani

Seafood Pasta

August 6 - Chef Bobby Fitzgerald

August 6 - Chef Bobby Fitzgerald

The White Chocolate Grill

August 5 - Executive Chef Rodelio Aglibot

August 5 - Executive Chef Rodelio Aglibot

Sunda

August 4 - Chef Kevin Provenzano

August 4 - Chef Kevin Provenzano

Tortelloni

August 3 - Dave Zier

August 3 - Dave Zier

Zier's Prime Meats, Inc.

July 31 - Chef Gustavo Tzulik Solis

July 31 - Chef Gustavo Tzulik Solis

LaSalle Power Company

July 30 - Joelen Tan

July 30 - Joelen Tan

RedEye's Virtual Kitchen Stadium

July 29 - Chef Phillip Foss

July 29 - Chef Phillip Foss

Grilled Octopus with Chorizo Vinaigrette & Tartare Sauce Croquette

July 27 - Chef Ron Vasquez

July 27 - Chef Ron Vasquez

Uncle Julio's Hacienda

July 24 - Chef Matt Whiteford

July 24 - Chef Matt Whiteford

Grilling Tips

July 23 - Chef Carol Mackey

Ceviche with Tortilla Chips

July 21 - Chef Frank Brunacci

July 21 - Chef Frank Brunacci

The Terrace at Trump

July 20 - Chef Jake Williams

July 20 - Chef Jake Williams

Rocco's Café & Pizzeria

July 17 - Chef Ryan Hutmacher

The Centered Chef

July 16 - Kevin Halminiak

July 16 - Kevin Halminiak

Salute Wine Bar

July 15 - Fernando Gonzalez

July 15 - Fernando Gonzalez

Fernando's Tequila Bar & Restaurant

July 14 - Executive Chef Mike Cisternino

July 14 - Executive Chef Mike Cisternino

Tavern at the Park

July 13 - Chef Matthew Locricchio

July 13 - Chef Matthew Locricchio

The International Cookbook for Kids

July 10 - Chef Andrew Zimmerman

July 10 - Chef Andrew Zimmerman

Sepia

July 9 - Manolis Alpogianis

July 9 - Manolis Alpogianis

America's Dog

July 8 - Chef Luca Corazzina

July 8 - Chef Luca Corazzina

312 Chicago

July 3 - Stars and Stripes Grilled Brie with Pesto

July 3 - Stars and Stripes Grilled Brie with Pesto

Clever Cleaver Brothers

July 2 - Chef Bradley Manchester

July 2 - Chef Bradley Manchester

State and Lake Restaurant

July 1 - Corporate Executive Chef Randy Waidner

July 1 - Corporate Executive Chef Randy Waidner

Gibson's Bar and Steakhouse

June 30 - Executive Chef Mark Payne

June 30 - Executive Chef Mark Payne

The Café and the Ritz-Carlton Chicago

June 29 - Jamie Purviance

June 29 - Jamie Purviance

Weber's Way to Grill

June 26 - Chef Chip Flanagan

June 26 - Chef Chip Flanagan

Ralph's on the Park

June 24 - Chef Chris Koetke

June 24 - Chef Chris Koetke

Rib Steak Nicoise

June 23 - Chef Bob Zimmer

June 23 - Chef Bob Zimmer

Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort

June 22 - Chef Chef Aaron Ortego

June 22 - Chef Chef Aaron Ortego

First Annual Luau and Pig Roast

June 19 - Pastry Chef Meg Galus

June 19 - Pastry Chef Meg Galus

Tru 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner

June 18 - Chef Jim Hoveke

June 18 - Chef Jim Hoveke

Ben Pao

June 17 - Chef Ryan Hutmacher

June 17 - Chef Ryan Hutmacher

Centered Chef www.centeredchef.com

June 16 - Chef Russell Bry

June 16 - Chef Russell Bry

Omega Restaurant and Pancake House

June 15 - Miriam Jacobs

June 15 - Miriam Jacobs

The Picnic Life

June 15 - Chef Wally

June 15 - Chef Wally

Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa

June 12 - Chef Matthew Durren

June 12 - Chef Matthew Durren

Café at Wild Things 2001 N. Clark Chicago (312) 742-2481 www.lpzoo.org

June 11 - Chef Paul Katz (click to watch!)

June 11 - Chef Paul Katz (click to watch!)

Captain Morgan Club

June 10 - Peg Dunlop

June 10 - Peg Dunlop

The 23rd Annual Illinois Saint Andrew Society Highland Games and Scottish Festival

June 9 - Chef Marc Montagna

June 9 - Chef Marc Montagna

Agio Italian Bistro

June 8 - Chef Joel Hassannali

June 8 - Chef Joel Hassannali

Ruth's Chris Steak House

June 5 - Dawn Jackson Blatner

June 5 - Dawn Jackson Blatner

The Flexitarian Diet

June 4 - Chef Carol Wallack

June 4 - Chef Carol Wallack

Summer grilling with Hawaiian flair.

June 3 - Scott Schmitz, Executive Chef

June 3 - Scott Schmitz, Executive Chef

Lobster in June

June 2 - Executive Chef Kevin Kleist

June 2 - Executive Chef Kevin Kleist

Leona's

June 1 - Pat and Gina Neely

June 1 - Pat and Gina Neely

Down Home Cooking

May 29 - Chef Christophe David

May 29 - Chef Christophe David

Chilled Asparagus Soup

May 28 - Carrie Nahabedian

May 28 - Carrie Nahabedian

NAHA

May 27 - Chef de Cuisine Thomas Rice

Markethouse

May 26 - Joël Kazouini, Chef de Cuisine

May 26 - Joël Kazouini, Chef de Cuisine

What Do You Get When Two Moroccan Brothers Open a French Restaurant in Chicago's Little Italy?

May 25 - Chef Paul Papadopoulos

May 25 - Chef Paul Papadopoulos

Sweet Baby Ray's

May 22 - Chef Mark Strausman

Fred's Sliced Steak Salad

May 21 - Chef Rick Gresh

May 21 - Chef Rick Gresh

$5 Burker Week

May 20 - Chef Ryan Hutmacher

May 20 - Chef Ryan Hutmacher

Centered Chef Food Studios

May 19 - Celso Clemte, Head Cook

May 19 - Celso Clemte, Head Cook

Lucky's Sandwich Company

May 18 - Twisted Skirt Steak

May 18 - Twisted Skirt Steak

Clever Cleaver Brothers

May 15 - Green City Market

May 15 - Green City Market

Green City Market

May 14 - Chef Stephanie Izard

May 14 - Chef Stephanie Izard

Top Chef

May 13 - The Signature Room

May 13 - The Signature Room

Wisconsin Spinach Dip, Grilled Michigan Asparagus, and Truffled Egg Salad

May 12: Bull & Bear Restaurant

May 12: Bull & Bear Restaurant

Bull & Bear restaurant:

May 11 - ajasteak

May 11 - ajasteak

ajasteak at the Dana Hotel and Spa

May 8 - Chef Gale Gand

May 8 - Chef Gale Gand

TRU Restaurant

May 7 - Joey's Brickhouse

Joey's Brickhouse

May 6 - Chef Kelly Williams - Tony Chachere's Creole Foods

To obtain a copy of the cookbook, log on to:

May 5 - Chef Gustavo Castaneda

Chef Gustavo Castaneda

May 4 - Chef Brian Merel

Theory Sports Bar and Grill

May 1 - Steve Raichlen

To purchase a copy of the book:

April 29 - Arlington Park

Arlington Park

April 28 - Lisa Lillien

The Hungry Girl

April 27 - Lawry's

Lawry's The Prime Rib

April 24 - Hawthorne Race Course

Upcoming Events:

April 23 - Red Light Restaurant

Chef Jackie Shen

April 22 - Chef Takashi Yagihashi

Takashi Restaurant

April 21 - Kids Crafts and Eats for Under $10

Beth Engelman

April 20 - Marla's Mandel Bread

Marla's Mandel Bread

April 14 - Arrowhead Restaurant and Bar

Arrowhead Restaurant and Bar A Wheaton Park District Facility 26w151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton (630) 653-5800 www.arrowheadgolfclub.org

April 10 - Mity Nice Grill

Water Tower Place, Mezzanine Level

April 9 - Chef Ryan Hutmacher

Centered Chef Food Studios

April 8 - Passover Cooking

Maxwell's at the Club

April 7 - Tapas Valencia

Executive Chef Filemon Ochoa TAPAS VALENCIA

April 6 - Roti Mediterranean Grill

Roti Mediterranean Grill is opening its third location and hosting a benefit for Northern Illinois Food Bank on April 7 in conjunction with a new store opening in Vernon Hills. Everyone who brings in 5 non-perishable food items to the new restaurant on April 7 between 11 and 2 gets free lunch!

April 3 - No Name Premium Seafood

Salmon Salad with Cilantro Chili Dressing

April 2 - Coobah

Coobah

April 1 - LB Bistro and Patisserie

LB Bistro & Patisserie

March 31 - A16 Food + Wine

To purchase a copy of the cookbook: A16: Food + Wine

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