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Bob Benenson

Oct 293 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

Aug 133 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 132 min read

Non-Profit Advocates for Mothers in Culinary Plans Fundraising Event

WOMEN CHEFS l The Abundance Setting, which advocates fairness and opportunities for mothers in culinary, is holding a fundraising event...

Bob Benenson

Aug 72 min read

Check, Please! Local Non-Profit Gets a Big Slice from a Steakhouse

FOOD EDUCATION l I often pass on restaurant invites because they don't fit our mission. But in this case, a favorite non-profit was involved

Bob Benenson

Aug 56 min read

Impact Culinary Training Grads Told They'll Never Walk Alone

FOOD EDUCATION l Impact Culinary Training provides learning opportunities to chef-aspirants from under-resourced Chicago communities...

Bob Benenson

Aug 41 min read

The Abundance Setting Seeks Rising Chefs for Mentoring Program

FOOD NON-PROFITS l The Abundance Setting promotes opportunity for mothers in culinary, and is seeking applications for its keynote program..

Bob Benenson

Jul 163 min read

EEEEEATSCON Restaurant Rally Beat Chicago's Heat With Diverse Choices

FOOD EVENTS l The Infatuation's Chicago food fest was diverse and was pay as you go for attendees. Like a food truck rally, only in tents...

Bob Benenson

Jul 152 min read

Eataly Chicago's Tasty Virtual Visit to Italy's Amalfi Coast

EVENTS l A recap of my speed eating (and drinking) at the Amalfi Coast Festa Walk-Around event held at the Chicago location of Eataly.

Bob Benenson

Jun 272 min read

Chef BBQ, Green City's Mega-Tasting Event, Scheduled for September 5

CHEF TASTING EVENTS l Chicago's Green City Market has scheduled its epic Chef BBQ for Thursday, Sept. 5. This is a can't miss tasting event.

Bob Benenson

Jun 125 min read

A Reception of Flavor and Diversity

Chefs l A reception following a series of panels reflected both the culinary excellence and the diversity of Chicago's chef community.