Muze: Episode One ~ Taste Buds
On August 20th, five amazing chefs including Rick Bayless of Frontera Grill/Topolobampo/Lena Brava/Xoco, Carrie Nahabedian of Naha/Brindille, Sarah Grueneberg of Monteverde, Abraham Conlon of Fat Rice and Curtis Duffy of Grace joined host Michael Muser (GM/Partner of Grace) for an incredible night of stories, insight and celebration of Chicago's food scene. With a surprise appearance from legendary newsman, Bill Kurtis, this entertaining evening supported the Jean Banchet Awards benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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2015 Banchet Dinner: Vera
On October 19th, five All-Star Sommeliers including Liz Mendez of Vera, Rachael Lowe of Spiaggia, Alpana Singh of The Boarding House and Seven Lions, Rachel Driver Speckan of City Winery and Jill Zimorski of Alinea collaborated on a dinner with Executive Chef Mark Mendez of Vera, to create a one-of-a-kind experience to support the Jean Banchet Awards benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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2015 Banchet Dinner: Grace
On June 15th, five of Chicago’s culinary stars, including Curtis Duffy (three Michelin Stars) of Grace, Jake Bickelhaupt (two Michelin Stars) of 42 Grams, Matt Kirkley (two Michelin Stars) of Intro/L20, Thomas Lents (two Michelin Stars) of Sixteen, and Ryan McCaskey (one Michelin Star) of Acadia, collaborated in the kitchen of Grace for an exclusive dining experience to support the Jean Banchet Awards benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Photo Slideshow - Photo Credit: Caitlin Lisa Photography