CHICAGO CULINARY M– USEUM AND CHEFS HALL OF FAME TO INDUCT CHEF TONY MANTUANO, CHEF JUDY CONTINO, CHEF J. JOHO, GEORGES “KIKI” CUISANCE, STEVE LOMBARDO AND HUGO RALLI
Tenth Annual Ceremony and Fundraiser to be Held at
Crystal Gardens on Navy Pier on Thursday, October 15, 2015
WHO:
Chef Tony Mantuano, 2015 Chef of the Year
Chef Judy Contino, 2015 Pastry Chef of the Year
Chef J. Joho, 2015 Legendary Chef
Georges “Kiki” Cuisance, 2015 Industry Legend
Steve Lombardo and Hugo Ralli, 2015 Industry Leaders
Also scheduled to attend:
Phil Stefani, Honorary Chairperson of the 2015 event and 2014 Chefs Hall of Fame inductee
Chef Graham Elliot, 2012 Chefs Hall of Fame inductee
Chef Carrie Nahabedian, 2009 Chefs Hall of Fame inductee
Richard Melman, 2013 Chefs Hall of Fame inductee
Larry Levy, 2014 Chefs Hall of Fame inductee
WHAT:
Six Chicago restaurant industry leaders will be honored as inductees into the
2015 Chefs Hall of Fame by the Chicago Culinary Museum: Chef Tony Mantuano, Chef Judy Contino, Chef J. Joho, Georges “Kiki” Cuisance, and Steve Lombardo and Hugo Ralli. Mayor Rahm Emanuel has also proclaimed it will be “Chef Tony Mantuano Day in Chicago”. This event serves as the annual fundraiser for the Chicago Culinary Museum.
The event is open to the public, and tickets are $80 each in advance or $125, if available at the door. The evening will feature an open bar, wandering feast from top local restaurants including Graham Elliot Bistro, Heaven on Seven, Bittersweet, Rush 437, Riva, LaScarola, Spiaggia, Gibson’s Steakhouse, Hugo’s Frog Bar, Quartino’s and more, along with a silent auction, raffle, and awards presentation.
WHEN:
Thursday, October 15, 2015
5:00 p.m. event start – 7:00 p.m. induction and awards ceremony
WHERE:
Crystal Gardens on Navy Pier
700 East Grand Avenue
Chicago
