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Bob Benenson

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Rick Bayless' Words of Wisdom for Impact Culinary Training Grads

FOOD EDUCATION l Famed chef Rick Bayless had words of praise and hope for graduates of Chicago's Impact Culinary Training, which he founded

Bob Benenson

Nov 195 min read

Quality and Sustainability Focused Journeyman Draws Visitors to Valpo

CRAFT SPIRITS l The owners of Journeyman Distillery are old friends, so I accepted an invite for a trip to visit their new Indiana complex..

Bob Benenson

Nov 124 min read

Green Up Your Thanksgiving With These Pro Tips

THANKSGIVING SUSTAINABILITY l A sustainability-focused panel of chefs and restaurateurs had timely tips for greening up your Thanksgiving.

Bob Benenson

Nov 115 min read

Restaurant Sustainbility Panel: Success, Opportunity, Challenge

SUSTAINABILITY l Daisies, a standout on Chicago’s restaurant scene, hosted an panel on sustainability on Saturday featuring culinary leaders

Bob Benenson

Nov 72 min read

Bob's Birthday Fundraiser Benefits The Evolved Network Non-Profit

LOCAL FOOD FORUM l The publisher's birthday is nigh. To celebrate, he's donating 20% of any new paid subscription to The Evolved Network...

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

Oct 244 min read

Evolved Network's Awards at Gala Added Inspiration and Sentiment

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l The setting was familiar for The Evolved Network's annual gala, but new awards added uplift to an event rich in both...

Bob Benenson

Oct 222 min read

Farmers Rising Announces Six-Part Series on Impact of Climate Change

CLIMATE CHANGE l Farmers Rising, an Illinois farmer education non-profit, announces a 6-class program on the impact of climate change...

Bob Benenson

Sep 63 min read

Green City Market Chef BBQ Was Smokin' Once Again

FARMERS MARKETS l Green City Market proved once again why its Chef BBQ fundraiser is Chicago's most anxiously awaited annual tasting event..

Bob Benenson

Aug 263 min read

Under the El Tracks, Just Roots Farm Grows to Feed Its Community

URBAN FARMS l Just Roots is a community-focused farm on Chicago's South Side, where crops grow under the clatter of trains passing overhead