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Mushroom Madness at Green Grocer Chicago!

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

(May 10 10:00 AM)

All day on Saturday May 10th Mushroom Madness hits Green Grocer Chicago! There will be plenty to snack on throughout the day, since Eric Rose of River Valley Kitchens will be at the store sharing all his fantastic mushroom products. Besides mushroom salsa, sauce and tapenade, River Valley Ranch is going to offer our customers a bounty of fresh mushrooms all sustainably grown on their farm in Wisconsin. If we are fortunate, there will be fresh morels to purchase since we are not all lucky enough to hunt our own wild Midwestern jewels!

GILDA’S CLUB WELCOMES MY PRIVATE CHEF FOR HEALTHY COOKING IDEAS

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT

(May 13 6:00 PM)

Chef Christopher Tong, of My Private Chef continues his series of cooking demonstrations on May 13, 2008 at 6pm at Gilda’s Club Chicago. The club is located at 537 North Wells Street, Chicago.

People living with cancer continue to make hopeful headlines. They have inspired many to maintain a healthy lifestyle and continue to enjoy their lives. Healthy eating is a key ingredient of this kind of success. The meals are designed to inspire people living with cancer to eat well, serve beautiful food and stay healthy.

In special anticipation of spring, Chef Tong will demonstrate the preparation of a savory seasonal dish.

Gilda’s Club provides a place where men, women and children with cancer, and families and friends, join with others to build social and emotional support in addition to medical care. Gilda’s Club is named in honor of the late comedian Gilda Radner.

Free to anyone touched with cancer. For reservations, contact Gilda’s Club Chicago at 312.464.9900 or visit www.gildasclubchicago.org

My Private Chef is enjoying popularity as one of Chicago’s favorite private gourmet dining services. Celebrities from the world of entertainment and sports have feasted on Chef Chris’ fine cuisine. Now, he has adapted his impressive skills to the world of private entertaining.

For more information about My Private Chef, contact Event Services at 773.981.8131 or visit our web site: www.myprivatechef.net

Opening Day of Chicago Green City Market

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT

(May 14 7:00 AM)

The first Farmers market to open in the city is Chicago Green City Market. Don't miss the first taste of Spring! Come out and see what your favorite farmers have been up to all winter!

Opening Day of Chicago Green City Market

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT

at the Green City Market (May 14 7:00 AM)

Green City Market's opening day. Come have the first taste of spring and see what your farvorite farmer has been up to all winter. Get ready for cool crop greens such as chard, arugula and spinach. Enjoy the first Savor the Season tasting of seasonal greens given by Chef Sarah Stegner of Prairie Grass Cafe and Chef Bruce Sherman of North Pond Restaurant.

Green City Market 10th anniversary celebration and Sustainable Food Rally at Saturday's market, May 17th with a special guest speaker Mayor Richard Daley. A seasonal celebration cake will be served to all attendees provided by Limelight catering. Festivities begin at 9:00am.

MY PRIVATE CHEF TO REPRESENT VALLEY LAHVOSH BAKING COMPANY AT THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION SHOW IN CHICAGO

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

( May 17-20, 2008 9:00 AM)

Valley Lahvosh Baking Company, makers of award winning crackerbread and flatbread,
has invited Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based My Private Chef to appear at the National Restaurant Association, Hotel-Motel Show. As the industry's largest and most comprehensive event, the Show offers opportunities to explore the hottest trends. The Show will be held May 17-20 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

Chef Tong will present delicious samples of a variety of food items that can be created using crackerbread and flatbread. Valley Lahvosh Baking Company recently earned a third consecutive
best of show award from the prestigious American Tasting Institute. It has become the crackerbread of choice for those who want superior quality.

Chef Christopher Tong has been creating distinctive cuisine at fine restaurants and hotels
in Chicago, Los Angeles and Florida for more than 20 years. As the owner of My Private Chef,
he’s getting rave reviews for offering that same world-class cuisine for private occasions from your own kitchen or chosen location. He is also known for his popular cooking demonstrations on local television, at Bloomingdale’s Home and Furniture Store, Sur La Table, Williams-Sonoma, Chicago Botanic Gardens and Taste of Chicago.

Stop by the Valley Lahvosh Baking Company booth #9676 at the Restaurant Show for delicious samples from My Private Chef.

For more information about My Private Chef, contact Event Services at 773.981.8131
or visit the web site: www.myprivatechef.net

National Restaurant Association Show

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

(May 17 9:00 AM)

One of Chicago's largest conventions. Celebrity chefs, books signings, equipment etc... Show and exhibition is open to the public.

Visit: http://www.restaurant.org/show/events/bookstore.cfm for a list of celebrity chefs and their book signing schedule.

Consider the Cocktail, A Slow Celebration of the Repeal of Prohibition

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

at the Weegee's Lounge (May 18 4:00 PM)

Join Allen Katz, Master Mixologist and Chair of the Board of Directors for Slow Food USA, and Bridget Albert, Master Mixologist and member of Slow Food Chicago, for an evening of fine drink, long tales, and festive camaraderie as we revisit classic American cocktails in toast and benefit of Slow Food USA. The cocktail party will feature a repertoire of expertly mixed libations and seasonal hors d'oeuvres in the tradition of the fabled "Free Lunch," a pre-Prohibition custom.

Allen Katz is the Director of Mixology & Spirits Education for Southern Wine & Sprits of New York. He is also the host of The Cocktail Hour a weekly program on Martha Stewart’s Sirius Satellite Radio on the joyous topic of cocktails. Yes, you can drink alcohol on satellite radio!

Price: $50/per person Advance reservations and payment required, as space is limited. Visit the link below to purchase tickets.

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/33889

National Restaurant Association Show

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

(May 18 9:00 AM)

One of Chicago's largest conventions. Celebrity chefs, books signings, equipment etc... Show and exhibition is open to the public.

Visit: http://www.restaurant.org/show/events/bookstore.cfm for a list of celebrity chefs and their book signing schedule.