JBF Finalists, Public Affairs Conference, Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine Recap
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine Recap
Thank you to everyone that attended and chefs and sponsors that participated in last night's Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine benefit. This incredible evening brought together over 75 local chefs to raise funds for World Central Kitchen's
work benefiting Ukrainian refugee families in need of a nutritious meal. 100% of the event proceeds benefited World Central Kitchen.
Special thanks to IRA Advisory Council member Chef Tony Priolo of Piccolo Sogno and Chef Sarah Stegner
of Prairie Grass Cafe for spearheading the unforgettable event.
Read more from Fox32 Chicago.
James Beard Awards Finalists Announced
This week, the James Beard Foundation announced the 2022 Award finalists with nine nominations going to Illinois. IRA Executive Vice President Mary Kay Bonoma joined the James Beard Foundation for the announcement
in Paradise Valley, Arizona. The IRA and Choose Chicago are proud hosts of the Awards in Chicago through 2027.
Congratulations to all the talented chefs, restaurateurs, and industry professionals nominated for this great honor, including:
Best New Restaurant
Kasama
Outstanding Restaurant
Parachute
Outstanding Bar Program
Nobody’s Darling
Outstanding Baker
Maya-Camille
Broussard, Justice of the Pies
Best Chef: Great Lakes
Jason Hammel, Lula Café
Noah Sandoval, Oriole
John Shields and Karen Urie Shields, Smyth
Erick Williams, Virtue
Outstanding Chef
Jason
Vincent, Giant
Click here to read the full list of nominees.
The winners will be announced at the 31st annual James Beard Awards Gala
at the Lyric Opera House on Monday, June 13.
Join Us in D.C. for the National Public Affairs Conference
Join the IRA delegation at the 36th annual National Restaurant Association Public Affairs Conference on April 25-27 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C.
We are thrilled to bring the restaurant industry back to Capitol Hill to advocate for our industry. Click here to register now. Contact Matt
Quinn with any questions about the event.
Next Week - Hospitality Operator Roundtable in South Loop
Join the IRA for an upcoming Hospitality Industry Roundtable on Tuesday, March 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Bureau Bar & Restaurant in the South Loop. This event open to restaurant and hospitality operators only.
This will
be an opportunity for area restaurateurs to connect, share best practices, and discuss the challenges facing the restaurant community. Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer (2nd) and Alderman Pat Dowell (3rd) will also be attendance to provide city
and county updates to attendees.
Contact IRA Director of Sales & Marketing Christine DeSousa to RSVP.
IRAEF ProStart Invitational Preview with WGN
IRA President & CEO Sam Toia recently spoke with WGN Radio about the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's ProStart Invitational coming up this Saturday, March 19.
Six culinary teams and four management teams will
compete from schools in Chicago, the suburbs, and downstate will compete for prizes, scholarships, and a chance to represent Illinois at the National ProStart Invitational held in Washington, DC on May 6-8.
Click here to listen to the segment. Click here to learn more and get involved with IRAEF.
Watch on Demand - Webinar on Expert Tax and Legal Tips for Right Now
Thank you to everyone that attended and our panelists from accounting firm Plante Moran and law firm Laner Muchin for joining today's webinar providing expert ideas and guidance you can use in your business right now.
Click here to watch the webinar recording. Click here to download the presentation.
|
Email to a Friend
