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Jul 06 2016 
Bohemian Greenhouse Loft Wedding
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Mini Handmade Pop Tarts
Warm Blueberry Filling, Almond and Lemon Glaze
on a lollipop
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Jun 29 2016 
Summer Rooftop Wedding
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Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
Freshly Squeezed Lemonade,
Garnished with Lemon Wheels, Lavender Sprigs
Burrata Pate
Fresh Mozzarella Burrata,… Continue reading -
Jun 21 2016 
Pure Michigan Birthday Celebration
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Handmade Guacamole in Tortilla Cup
Black Bean and Charred Corn Salad
Manchego Cheese
Chopped Vegetable Salad
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Jun 10 2016 Wedding Trends for Summer 2016
Floral! Floral! Floral! Creative uses of floral in décor, food and beverage are trending… Continue reading
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Jun 08 2016 Elevating the Humble Vegetables
Our EC chefs have restyled the most humble of seasonal vegetables. Starting with the cucumber,… Continue reading
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Jun 08 2016 
Poolside High School Graduation Party
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Chicken Verde Taco
Lime creme served in bamboo boat
with Guacamole and ChipsPepper Encrusted Ahi… Continue reading
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Jun 01 2016 
Game Day Themed Mitzvah
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Paloma
Tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice,
club soda, simple syrup
salted rim
Tuna Tartar
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May 05 2016 It’s Outdoor Entertaining Season in Chicago
When the local weather turns warm, we’re sourcing local produce for all the Tailgating,… Continue reading
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Feb 17 2016 
Golden Glamour Chicago Wedding
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Bourbon Tasting Bar
&
Custom Old Fashioned Cocktails
Choice of Bourbon, Raw Sugar Cube, Dashes Bitters
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Jan 27 2016 
Corporate Glam
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Crepe Purses
Filled with Pesto Chicken and Tied with a Chive
Taleggio, Caramelized Onion, Port… Continue reading -
Jan 20 2016 
A Fête to Remember
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Mini “Croque Monsieur’s”
paired with
Tiny French Onion Soup Sip
Pear and Lola Rosa Salad
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Dec 07 2015 
Romantic Winter Wedding
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BBQ Brisket Shooters
Layered with Gouda Cheesy Potatoes, BBQ Brisket
Crispy Onions, Chives
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Nov 24 2015 
All About The Ivy
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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 02 2015 
A Spooky Celebration
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Baked Salami on a Stick
Mustard & Apricot Glaze
Mummy Wraps
“Pigs and a Blanket”
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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 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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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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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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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 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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Jun 12 2014 
Garden Party!
Inspired by a client’s small party space, a vintage garden cart laden with abundance… Continue reading
