Free Coffee Tomorrow and Friday Compliments of Nando's PERi-PERi at 22 S. Wabash

Coffee's on Nando's! Now that they’re moved into the Loop, they want to meet their new neighbors.

If you live or work nearby, stop by Goddess and The Baker (33 S. Wabash Ave across the street from the new Nando's) for a cup of coffee this Thursday and Friday, December 3 & 4 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. They'll be picking up the tab and giving out an extra reason to come see their new nest!

Food Network Star Opening Casting Call Sat., Oct. 24

Food Network Star, one of Food Network’s most iconic shows, is currently casting for Season 12. They are holding an open casting call in Chicago on Saturday, October 24th.

"We are looking for those with a captivating personality who believe they’re at the top of the culinary game and want to inspire a Food Network audience through their passion for food and cooking!"  Interested in becoming the host of your own cooking show? Here's your chance.

Details:  Chicago, IL Open Casting Call

Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2015

Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: The Westin Chicago River North

320 N Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60654

Please visit us at www.JSCasting.com for additional information or to let them know you are attending!

*If you cannot make it to this event, check out where else we will be, or submit an application online!

 

Learn About Chicago’s Green City Market Sept. 27 at the Stevenson Center on Democracy

Green City Market board member Elizabeth Richter will share the inspiring story and mission of the Green City Market this Sunday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. at The Stevenson Center on Democracy (25200 N. St. Mary’s Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045). 

Richter will discuss the contribution the Green City Market and its vendors make to ensure Chicagoans access to local, sustainable food. Tickets are $15 for the general public and free for students that register online using their school email. Make your reservation today at http://www.stevensoncenterondemocracy.org/events.html Copies of the Green City Market Cookbook will be available to purchase or may be purchased on line here.

The Green City Market was founded with a plan to provide a marketplace for purchasing

sustainably grown food that educates, promotes, and connects farmers and local producers directly to chefs, restaurateurs and the greater Chicago community. In 2014 they launched the Green City Market Cookbook which includes more than 90 seasonal recipes from the local Chicago community of customers, volunteers, farmers and Chicago Chefs.

Chicago’s Green City Market has been named one of America’s Top 10 Farmer’s Markets by USA Today. It has come a long way since its humble beginnings 1998. The Market started as a handful of vendors in an alley next to the Chicago Theater and has since grown into the best and biggest farmers market in Chicago with more than 60 vendors and 175,000 visitors per year. 

Bittersweet Pastry Shop's Judy Contino Announces New Managing Partners

Chef Mindy Gohr and Esther Griego to assume management of Chicago landmark

Gohr and Griego will continue to serve Bittersweet's fiercely loyal customer base with their longstanding popular pastries while also introducing some new and exciting creations.

Judy Contino, 2015 James Beard Outstanding Baker Award nominee and founder of Bittersweet Pastry Shop, today announced the addition of new managing partners Mindy Gohr and Esther Griego. Gohr and Griego will assume the responsibility for all day-to-day operations at Bittersweet, while Contino will remain as a partner and guiding influence on the pastry shop.

"I couldn't be more excited to pass the torch to these two incredibly talented women," Contino said. "I am confident that with their enthusiasm and passion, Mindy and Esther will ensure that Bittersweet's quality and consistency endures for generations to come."

Mindy Gohr began her career at Bittersweet in 2005 under Contino's tutelage, and has been the pastry chef since 2011. Known for her distinctive and unique cake designs, Gohr will continue to uphold the quality and long tradition of excellence for which the pastry shop is known. Esther Griego, who is Contino's niece, brings more than 12 years of experience in marketing, management and hospitality to the role. Griego will focus on enhancing Bittersweet's retail operations, expanding the pastry shop's cafe offerings, and developing the brand's regional and digital presence.

"I'm incredibly grateful for all that Judy has taught me over the past decade," Gohr said.  "She's helped to shape me as a chef, and I look forward to applying everything I've learned when creating new and delicious pastries for our patrons."

Bittersweet Pastry Shop has been a beloved institution in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood for nearly 25 years. Gohr and Griego will continue to serve Bittersweet's fiercely loyal customer base with their longstanding popular pastries while also introducing some new and exciting creations.

About Bittersweet Pastry ShopLocated at 1114 West Belmont Avenue, Bittersweet is Chicago's premier European-style pastry shop and cafe, serving extraordinary confections and custom-built cakes for every occasion. Founded by award-winning pastry chef Judy Contino in 1992, Bittersweet sets the standard for fine pastries in Chicago. Find us on Facebook.

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