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Celebrating Rob Levitt's Well-Earned Move Up To Publican Executive Chef
CHEFS l It's great when a friend who has elevated Chicago's food culture get rewarded. So I'm thrilled about Rob Levitt's promotion to The Publican's Executive Chef
Bob Benenson
Jul 14, 20253 min read
One Off Hospitality Commissary Caters to an Expanding Clientele
RESTAURANTS l A rising interest in catered meals spurred Chicago's famed One Off Hospitality restaurant group to start a catering unit with a stand-alone commissary
Bob Benenson
Apr 22, 20254 min read
Award-Winning Chef Starts Series Highlighting Laudable Vendors
CHEFS l James Beard Award-winning Chicago area chef Sarah Stegner has always generously praised the vendors who provide her ingredients. She is now highlighting them in her Spotlight Series.
Bob Benenson
Apr 10, 20253 min read
Publican Oysterama: Chefs Shucked, Diners Slurped, Charity Benefited
CHEF PHILANTHROPY l The Oyster Shuck Off held by Chicago's The Publican featured 5 women chefs guest-shucking & raised $4,000 for a charity
Bob Benenson
Mar 19, 20252 min read
Next Door Dinner's March 25 Chicago Fundraiser Stars Chef Lamar Moore
CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Next Door Dinners holds pop-up event to raise money for charities. Its 3/25 event is at one of the city's new hot spots
Bob Benenson
Mar 11, 20251 min read
Shucking News: Women Chefs to Serve Oysters at Publican March 12
WOMEN CHEFS l Chicago's The Publican is presenting an oyster event March 12 with an all-woman chef lineup to mark Women's History Month...
Bob Benenson
Feb 22, 20251 min read
James Beard Foundation to Hold Restaurant Industry Report Webinar
RESTAURANT INDUSTRY l James Beard Foundation is holding a February 24 webinar to release its 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report...
Bob Benenson
Feb 18, 20251 min read
Multi-Restaurant Effort to Aid L.A. Fire Victims is Under Way in Chicago
CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago Chefs Cook has launched a multi-site campaign to raise money for culinary community victims of the LA wildfires
Bob Benenson
Jan 12, 20252 min read
One Off Hospitality Lived Up to Its Name at Catering Facility Opening
RESTAURANTS l One Off Hospitality, a leading Chicago restaurant group, is on trend with its big new catering and special events commissary..
Bob Benenson
Oct 29, 20243 min read
The Evolved Network Goes West (to Hinsdale) for Fundraising Dinner
FOOD NON-PROFITS l As he plans The Evolved Network's big annual event, Chef Sebastian While staged a fundraising dinner in suburban Hinsdale
Bob Benenson
Aug 13, 20243 min read
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