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"The Chef Whisperer" Debuts at James Beard Awards in Chicago

Wednesday, May 6, 2015  
“THE CHEF WHISPERER” DEBUTS AT THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AWARDS IN CHICAGO

Chicago’s Culinary Greats May Have Future In Film

(CHICAGO; May 6, 2015) – On Monday, May 4, culinary luminaries from around the nation flocked to Chicago for the James Beard Foundation Awards – held for the first time outside of New York City in its twenty five-year history. Hosted by personality Alton Brown, known for his superb comedic timing and quick wit, the evening presented moments both poignant and entertaining as winners were announced in a host of categories. However, it was Chicago’s most prolific culinary leaders who stole the show with the debut of “The Chef Whisperer,” a hilarious short film presented by Partners and Executive Producers at the Illinois Restaurant Association, Choose Chicago, Potenza Productions, The Second City and Kevin Boehm of the Boka Restaurant Group.

The film chronicles the interactions between an all-star culinary cast and character Carl Stankowski, who works “silently, behind the scenes” to guide each personality to greatness.

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