Chef James Rigato, Mabel Gray Kitchen (Detroit, MI)
10/13/2020
Those who experience Mabel Gray Kitchen are sure to feel the restaurant’s embrace of Detroit’s storied history, paired with the modern and adventurous nature of its delectable, yet ever-changing menu. Chef Rigato brings his approachable and reclaimed but refined technique to this motor city gem.
Theme: Regional American
Mabel Gray Kitchen
Chef Jimmy Papadopolous, Bellemore (Chicago, IL)
11/10/2020
In arguably one of the most Instagrammable restaurants in Chicago, Chef Jimmy Papadopolous has created a vibrant and upscale yet quirky modern American brasserie with cult favorite dishes.
Theme: American
https://www.bellemorechicago.com/
Chef Dan Snowden, Bad Hunter (Chicago, IL)
08/11/2020
At Bad Hunter, Executive Chef Dan Snowden brings a craveable veg-forward New American eatery to life in the heart of Chicago’s West Loop.
Theme: Vegetarian
https://www.heislerhospitality.com/bad-hunter
Head Butcher Rob Levitt, Publican Quality Meats (Chicago, IL)
06/09/2020
Publican Quality Meats’ superstar butcher, Rob Levitt, is known for his whole-animal butchery, using the finest, local quality cuts, from nose to tail.
Theme: American
http://www.publicanqualitymeats.com/#about
Chef Adam Siegel, Lake Park Bistro + Bartolotta Restaurants (Milwaukee, WI)
05/12/2020
James Beard Award-winning chef Adam Siegel whips up his takes on both traditional and modern French cuisine at the long time Milwaukee mainstay, Lake Park Bistro.
Theme: French-inspired
https://www.bartolottas.com/lake-park-bistro
Chef Perry Hendrix, avec (Chicago, IL)
04/14/2020
Chef Perry Hendrix offers a rustic Mediterranean-inspired menu at avec, taking its cue from the sun-drenched wine regions of Southwestern Europe.
Theme: Mediterranean
http://www.avecrestaurant.com/
Chef Zeeshan Shah, Superkhana International, (Chicago, IL)
09/15/2020
Chef Zeeshan Shaw brings a modern spin on classic Indian dishes to Superkhana International, a collaborative effort with chefs Yoshi Yamada and Jason Hammel, based on a mutual love of the Indian kitchen and local food.
Theme: Indian
https://www.superkhanachicago.com/
Guest Chef Series: Ryan Tate
11/12/2019
Ryan Tate of Deer Mountain Inn
Tannersville, NY
Guest Chef Series: Danny Grant
09/17/2019
Danny Grant of Etta and Maple & Ash
Chicago, IL
Guest Chef Series: Justin Yu
08/06/2019
Justin Yu of Theodore Rex,
Houston, TX
Guest Chef Series: Jaime Malone
07/16/2019
Jaime Malone of Grand Cafe
Minneapolis, MN
Guest Chef Series: Tory Miller
05/07/2019
Tory Miller of Letoile, Graze, Empellon, & Suejo
Madison, WI
Guest Chef Series: Jorge Guzman
04/09/2019
Jorge Guzman of La Crosse Distilling
La Crosse, WI
Guest Chef Series: Ryan Pfeiffer
03/13/2019
Ryan Pfeiffer of Blackbird
Chicago, IL
George DuBoeuf Wine Dinner 5/30
05/30/2018
Join us for a special event Wednesday, May 30th as we celebrate the perfect pairing of Cru Beaujolais and beautiful, spring-laden menu items brought to you by our EsterEv chefs.
6+ courses, 7 wines, and an opportunity to purchase wines at special event pricing.
6:30pm
$95
Monthly Visiting Chef Series!
11/06/2018
Chefs Mitch Ciohon of Snack Boys
Monthly Visiting Chef Series!
10/02/2018
Alex Seidel of Fruition and Mercantile in Denver, CO
Monthly Visiting Chef Series!
09/04/2018
Chef Dan Snowden of Bad Hunter in Chicago, IL
Monthly Visiting Chef Series!
08/07/2018
Justin Apprahamian of Sanford
Monthly Visiting Chef Series!
07/24/2018
Chef Bill Kim of Urban Belly and BellyQ in Chicago, IL
Monthly Visiting Chef Series!
06/05/2018
Zachary Baker of Pizza Man Wine Bar & Kitchen
Monthly Visiting Chef Series!
05/01/2018
Ryan McCaskey of Acadia in Chicago, IL
Monthly Visiting Chef Series!
04/03/2018
Bradley Day of Tullibee in Minneapolis, MN
Monthly Visiting Chef Series!
03/06/2018
Chef Bryan Lee Weaver of Butcher & Bee in Nashville, TN
Visiting Chef Series Kicks Off 3/6!
03/06/2018
UPCOMING:
4/3: Bradley Day of Tullibee, Minneapolis, MN
5/1: Ryan McCaskey of Acadia, Chicago, IL (SOLD OUT)
6/5: Zach Baker of Pizza Man in Milwaukee
7/24: Bill Kim of Urban Belly and BellyQ in Chicago, IL
8/7: Justin Apprahamian of Sanford in Milwaukee
9/4: Dan Snowden of Bad Hunter in Chicago, IL
10/2: Alex Seidel of Fruition and Mercantile in Denver, CO (SOLD OUT)
11/6: Mitch Ciohon and Shay Linkus of Snack Boys in Milwaukee