On Wednesday, April 26, the Chicago culinary community will join together for “Chicago Chefs Cook for Ina’s 80th Birthday Bash” to celebrate the life and leadership of Ina Pinkney. But this is not just a party–it’s a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the power of Chicago’s Chefs when they come together to bring hope, kindness, and care to our city. On this night, more than 60 chefs will gather in the spirit of neighborly love to unite and celebrate an icon, the Breakfast Queen. But more importantly, the community will unite to celebrate Ina’s wish to lift up the next generation and ready themselves for the challenges of a changing world.
OFFICIAL CHEF LINEUP:
- Aaron Cuschieri: The Dearborn
- Aram Reed: Chef Aram Reed Private Events
- Arshiya Farheen: Verzênay Chicago
- Art Smith: Reunion
- Bailey Sullivan & Sarah Grueneberg: Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
- Barry Sorkin: Smoque BBQ
- Boo Kim & Bobby Geetha: Bar Goa
- Brian Jupiter: Frontier, Ina Mae Tavern
- Cara Shelley: Caffe Umbria
- Carrie Nahabedian: Brindille
- Casey Doody: Boka Restaurant Group
- César Murillo: North Pond Restaurant
- Chloe Gould: Dixie Pura Kitchen
- Christine Cikowski & Josh Kulp: Honey Butter Fried Chicken
- Christopher Lackner: Jeng
- Cleetus Friedman & Phillip Foss: EL ideas
- Cliff Rome: Peach’s Restaurant
- Cristiano Bassani: Gene & Georgetti
- D’Andre Carter: Soul & Smoke
- Dan Raskin: Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen
- Dana Cree: Pretty Cool Ice Cream
- Darnell Reed: Luella’s Southern Kitchen
- Debbie Gold: LeTour
- Debra G. Sharpe: The Goddess and Grocer
- Devon Quinn: Eden
- Diana Moles: Eli’s Cheesecake Company
- Djibril Webb: Mordecai
- Dylan Patel: Avec
- Fabio Viviani: Siena Tavern and Bar Siena
- Gale Gand: Gale’s Bread and Butter
- Giuseppe Tentori: GT Prime Steakhouse
- Greg Wade & Paul Kahan: Publican Quality Bread
- Jason Hammel: Lula Cafe
- Jenner Tomaska:Esmé
- Jimmy Bannos & Jimmy Bannos Jr: The Purple Pig
- John Boudouvas: Nonnina
- John Manion: El Che
- Ken Polk: Batter & Berries
- Kevin Hickey: The Duck Inn
- Leigh Omilinsky: Daisies
- Martial Noguier: Bistronomic
- Matt Orton & Noah Sandoval: Pizza Friendly Pizza
- Michael Lachowicz: Aboyer
- Nikolaos Kapernaros: Avli on the Park
- Paul Virant: Gaijin
- Phil Wingo: Porkmafia
- Richie Farina: Adorn
- Rick Bayless: Frontera Grill
- Rickie Perez: Logan Oyster Socials
- Sam Rattanopas & Mina Sudsaard: NaKorn
- Sam Sabori: Intelligentsia Coffee
- Sandra Holl: Floriole
- Sarah Stegner: Prairie Grass Cafe
- Sebastian White: The Evolved Network
- Soo Ahn: Adalina
- Sydney Blakely: Cook It Mama Cafe
- Tigist Reda: Demera Ethiopian Restaurant
- Tony Priolo: Piccolo Sogno
- Whitney McMorris: Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar
- Zachary Engel: Galit Restaurant
