Chefs and the City
Friday, July 24, 2009
7:00 PM

The Peninsula Chicago  (Map it)
108 E Superior
Chicago, IL 60611

Savor delectable eats from 22 of Chicago’s most creative culinary stars. Stroll through the elegant ballroom of The Peninsula Hotel and saunter from one culinary creation to the next raising much needed funds for Vital Bridges

Drink in the splendor of a mid summer evening on the hotel’s terrace, sipping fine wines selected by Master Sommelier Fernando Beteta of NoMI and specialty cocktails designed by Grey Goose.

2009 Chef Roster

Stephanie Izard & Radhika Desai
Allen Brothers

Marty Fosse
Anteprima

Arun Sampanthavivat
Arun's Thai Restaurant

Michael Altenberg & Daniel Jacobs
Bistro Campagne

Paul Kahan & Michael Sheerin
Blackbird

Sarah Gruenberg
Cafe Spiaggia

Rick Gresh
David Burke's Primehouse

Gene Kato
Japonais

Carrie Nahabedian &
Michael Nahabedian
NAHA

Ryan Poli
Perennial

Kai Lermen
The Peninsula Hotel, Chicago

Paul Kahan & Brian Huston
The Publican

Ryan Pitts
RL Restaurant

Andrew Zimmerman
Sepia

Roger Herring
Socca

Shawn McClain
Spring / Green Zebra

Carol Wallack
sola

Beth Welch
Swirlz

Michael Garbin
Union League Club of Chicago

Ticket Information

Premier Tasting (7:00-10:00 pm)
-includes delectable chefs' samplings, cocktails and wine
Early Bird Special $200

VIP Tasting (7:00-Midnight)
-includes Premier Tasting and Exclusive After-Party at RL Restaurant. At the After-Party, which will run from 10:30 pm to Midnight, you will further enjoy cocktails by Grey Goose, hors d'oeuvres, and a bit of bubbly! Only 100 tickets to the After-Party will be sold.
Early Bird Special $350

2009 Committee

Honorary Chairs: Amanda Puck, Jesse Garza

Co-Chairs: Joyce Dawson, Ryan Ruskin, Rich Varnes

Chef-Chair: Ryan Pitts, Executive Chef of RL Restaurant

Members: Charlie Gitto, Bill Lasche, Scott McLellan, Maggie Murzanski, Stewart Smith, Anthony Vayos

2009 Hosts
Rob Andrews & Keith Largay
Austin Baidas
Chuck Benya
Bill & Allison Brigden
David Bornstein
Robert T. Cichocki
& John F. Schussler
Greg Coccaro & Douglas Turold
Nancy Collins Schumacher
Patrice Courboin-Lydon
Mark Cozzi
Michael Davis
Joyce Dawson
Charlie Gitto
James Goeke
Julie Grusin Hess
Kevin Haight
Todd Hatoff & Marshall Erb
Debbie Hinde
Khoa Ho
Michael Humphrey & Tim Sullivan
Joe & Marielena Kenny
Ken Kozicki
Bill Lasche
Scott McLellan
Gail Morse & Lauren Verdich
Gretchen & Jeff Moser
Maggie & Michael Murzanski
Ron Nunziato
Matt Olaveson
Dan O'Leary
Chris Olofson & Keith Shimko
Clint Paton
Tom Pickett & Randy DuRussel
Tom Polucci
Allegra Rich
Kevin Romero
Ryan Ruskin & Michael Andrews
Kathy Saddemi
David Sanchez
Emily Santos
Dan Santow
Jason Schmitt
Leslie & Robert Shook
Susan Silver
Stewart Smith
Aaron Stout
John Tatooles & Victor Moore
Roger Todebush
Rich Varnes
Anthony Vayos & Bil Bertini
Christian Wistehuff

For more information about Chefs and the City go to VitalBridges.org or email kroark@vitalbridges.org or call 773-271-5117.


This is a Make A Difference Partner Event

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Event type: Benefit/Gala, Celebrity Appearance, Cocktails, Community, Dating, Dinner, Fundraiser, Make a Difference Partner

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