Our 2024 Tribute Series
January 14 - April 21, 2024
Julia Child
The TV Chef is born. A pioneer in American cooking and seminal figure to home cooks and chefs alike, Chef Julia Child introduced French cuisine and cooking techniques to American homes through her show, “The French Chef”.
An author. A TV personality. An educator. A chef. Immerse yourself in a menu inspired by Chef Julia’s life and love for French cooking.
Bobby Flay
April 27 - September 1, 2024
Ushering in a new chapter of celebrity, Chef Bobby Flay transcended the screen accumulating accolades and acclaim as both Chef and TV personality. At Mesa Grill, Chef Flay’s revolutionary debut restaurant, bold flavor combinations inspired by the Southwest were popularized and introduced to the mainstream. We revisit that oft-forgotten culinary landmark, and formative period, in light of the charismatic TV persona we now recognize today. With Bobby, the path to Chef celebrity - as name and stylistic cuisine - was born.
Charlie Trotter
September 8 - December 31, 2024
At the forefront of a new age of restaurants and cuisine, Charlie Trotter championed the farm-to-table movement, advocating for seasonal ingredients, while popularizing an innovative and artistic approach to cooking. Globally-acclaimed, Chef Charlie Trotter paved the way for Chicago’s creative culinary landscape; serving as a springboard for a future guard of Michelin-starred Chefs that continue to carve a path forward in American cuisine.