The Breakfast Queen Turns 80!

The Chicago Chefs Cook philanthropic organization recently hosted the fifth installment of its celebrated Chicago Chefs Cook series. Chicago Chefs Cook for Ina’s 80th Birthday Bash boasted an extraordinary volunteer line-up of 60 chefs who gathered to celebrate the life and leadership of Chef Ina Pinkney, while raising funds for Green City Market and Pilot Light.

“When Paul and Donnie (Paul Kahan/ Donnie Madia, One Off Hospitality), Kevin (Kevin Boehm, BOKA Restaurant Group), Penny (Penny Pollack, Chicago Magazine) and Phil (Phil Vettel, legendary retired Chicago

Tribune restaurant critic) approached us to organize this event, it was a no brainer and an immense honor for us” expressed Chef Tony Priolo, Executive Chef of Piccolo Sogno and Chicago Chefs Cook founding member.

“How many chances in life do you get to celebrate an icon?”

Pinkney, affectionately known as the “Breakfast Queen,” closed her legendary restaurant, INA’s, in 2013 but remained a beloved figure in the culinary arena far after her breakfast destination served its last meal. That admiration culminated in a packed house at The Geraghty, See ‘Breakfast Queen’ page 19

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2023 Global Tastemakers Awards

Food & Wine announced its Global Tastemakers Awards, the firstever Food & Wine readers’ choice awards celebrating the best culinary experiences and destinations in the U.S. For the Best Restaurants in the U.S., Yolan in Nashville, TN, topped the Best Restaurant list, followed by Merois and Camphor in Los Angeles, CA, ranked No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. Daru in Washington, DC, received the Editors’ Pick. Portland, OR, captured the title of Top Food Truck City; New Orleans, LA, was named the Top U.S. City for Neighborhood Restaurants, and The Violet Hour in Chicago, IL, earned the title of Most Creative Bar in the U.S. Food & Wine Global Tastemakers: