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Nov 24 2015 
All About The Ivy
MENU HIGHLIGHTS:
Sushi Hawker Boxes
Filled with Crushed Ice
Entree Duet
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Syrah Reduction
with
Miso Sea Bass
Lemon Popsicle’s
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Nov 11 2015 
High-Rise Entertaining
MENU HIGHLIGHTS:
Caramel Klondike and Mint Chocolate Chip Klondike Martini
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Nov 02 2015 
A Spooky Celebration
MENU HIGHLIGHTS:
Baked Salami on a Stick
Mustard & Apricot Glaze
Mummy Wraps
“Pigs and a Blanket”
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Oct 29 2015 
Porsche Exchange Exclusive Event
MENU HIGHLIGHTS:
Bloody Mary Tomato Mousse
In Savory Cones, Topped with Creme Fraiche
Yellow Tomato Dice
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Oct 28 2015 
Chicago Themed Bar Mitzvah
MENU HIGHLIGHTS:
Tiny Chicken Taco
Served in Mini Lime Wedge
Crunchy Slaw
Tiny Kobe Beef Slider
Ketchup, Cornichon Garnish
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Oct 14 2015 
Corporate Launch Party
MENU HIGHLIGHTS:
“DKC Bubbles”
Courvoisier, Korbel, Sugar Cube
Retro Coupe Champagne Stemmed Glass
Baby Lamb Chop
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Oct 07 2015 
Luxury Tent Wedding
MENU HIGHLIGHTS:
Non-Alcoholic “Infused Cucumber Water”
Lemongrass, Lime
Cucumber on Japanese Wood Ball Skewer
Ice Sculpture
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Sep 08 2015 
Fresh Fusion: Indian Style
So often our clients are looking for a fresh way to excite their wedding… Continue reading
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Jun 15 2015 
Midwest Barbecue and Latin Fire
Our summer obsession, Midwest barbecue with some added Latin fire!
We’re loving grilled All-American Hot… Continue reading
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May 18 2015 
Es Cinco en Alguna Parte! (It’s 5 o’clock somewhere!)
When clients ask for summer celebration ideas, we immediately think: FIESTA PARTY. A Mexican… Continue reading
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May 12 2015 
Chicago Craft Beer Week 2015!
Craft Beer says “Summer in Chicago.” During the “off season” we content ourselves with… Continue reading
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Apr 29 2015 
Food on the Move, Trolley Please
The idea of a trolley, rolling to wherever you are, started with tea and… Continue reading
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Apr 19 2015 
Comfort Food, Late Night Style
The world is so interesting when we are aware of the things around us~… Continue reading
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Apr 06 2015 
Wanna Date?
The world of food forever defies expectations. Just when you think you’ve been around… Continue reading
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Mar 24 2015 
Deliciously Diverse … if the Spices are Right!
As an adult, after I discovered Daal, Chole, Saag Paneer, it was all over… Continue reading
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Mar 09 2015 
Color My Plate
We’re into a cold March in Chicago now and between dressing warm layers, the… Continue reading
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Mar 02 2015 
Venerdì Santo Meet Passover
As often happens at our house, Italian Catholic traditions and Jewish traditions intersect. This… Continue reading
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Feb 20 2015 
Winter White
There’s nothing sweet about Winter (as we freeze today in sub zero weather) however,… Continue reading
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Feb 16 2015 
Salad Fatigue? Let’s re-invent the preliminary course!
Craveable deliciousness, of color, texture and and great flavor, first course through late night… Continue reading
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Jan 05 2015 
Calabria Holiday
Calabria is quirky.
Having just celebrated the holidays around the table with my delightful Calabrian… Continue reading
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Dec 08 2014 
Holiday Headphones, Please!
Raindrops on Roses and Whiskers on Kittens, Bright Copper Kettles and Warm Woolen Mittens… Continue reading
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Dec 01 2014 
Celebrating Beyond Borders
Immigration borders, Syrian Borders, Israeli Borders, Ebola Borders…much conversation about borders in the news… Continue reading
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Nov 17 2014 
Make Mine a Double~ Chez Chicago
I’m old enough to know who Milton Berle is but too young to remember his… Continue reading
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Nov 10 2014 
Apple Crush
In case you need a reason to love Fall, we’re mixing up apple-based cocktails… Continue reading
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Oct 05 2014 
Take-Aways Ideas & Inspirations
Simple can be stunning, right? We’re often found dreaming about how to serve our… Continue reading
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Oct 04 2014 
Summer is a State of Mind
Summer is officially “over” on Labor Day but we’re not buying any of that!… Continue reading
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Aug 16 2014 
Dinner for 1000? Done.
What takes 80 front-of-house staff, 70 Chafers, 7 Double Door Refrigerated Coolers, and 48,000… Continue reading
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Jun 12 2014 
Garden Party!
Inspired by a client’s small party space, a vintage garden cart laden with abundance… Continue reading
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Jun 11 2013 
Our 5 Favorite Sharing Menus This Summer
Clambake
Low on effort yet big on effect, this New England tradition of shellfish, clams… Continue reading -
May 14 2013 
The Mediterranean Middle East Menu: Defined
Discovering regional flavor profiles, especially those showcased in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine can… Continue reading
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Mar 11 2013 
The 3 Great Vegetarian Ideas for Your Wedding Menu
I am not a vegetarian, but I do enjoy eating as one from time… Continue reading
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Jun 13 2012 
The Wedding Sessions All Week! Today: The Menu Tasting
The menu “tasting” that every bride and groom participates in with their caterer can… Continue reading
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Jun 12 2012
The Wedding Sessions All Week! Today’s Topic: Menu Planning
The Wedding Sessions continue!
It’s just me and the fabulous Anthony Navarro of Liven it… Continue reading
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