Food Friday: A chat with Chicago’s 2022 James Beard Award winner, finalists
Chicago had nine finalists but only one chef walked away with a win during Monday night’s ceremony.
By Brenda Ruiz
Food Friday: A chat with Chicago’s 2022 James Beard Award winner, finalists
Chicago had nine finalists but only one chef walked away with a win during Monday night’s ceremony.
By Brenda RuizThe James Beard Awards returned to Chicago this week after a two-year hiatus. Reset talks with the city’s sole James Beard Award winner and a few finalists.
GUESTS: Erick Williams, owner and executive chef at Virtue Restaurant & Bar; 2022 James Beard Award winner for best chef in the Great Lakes region
Jason Hammel, owner and chef at Lula Cafe; 2022 James Beard Award finalist for best chef in the Great Lakes region
Timothy Flores, chef and owner of Kasama; 2022 James Beard Award finalist for best new restaurant
Genie Kwon, chef and owner of Kasama; 2022 James Beard Award finalist for best new restaurant