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by Maria Quezada Bandini, September 3, 2021
I staged in Vistro Prime, a restaurant in Hinsdale owned by Chef Paul Virant. The restaurant is a steakhouse with a lot of traditional dishes on [...]

by Maheen Sohail, September 12, 2021
As I entered the kitchen of Elizabeth, prepared for my stage, I got welcomed by a warm smoky coconut flavor. I was asked to help with the prep before [...]

by Sibgha Malik, August 31, 2021
Out of many things that I learned this quarter, one of the most beneficial experiences has been doing a stage experience at the Verzenay Patisserie. I went [...]

by Laura Marcela Murillo Velazco
Less than a month ago, I came back to the U.S. since my upcoming Summer classes will be conducted on campus. I honestly have to say I was reluctant with [...]

by Maheen Sohail, August 4, 2021
It the little joys of food that bring us all together. Sadly, in the last year since covid hit, we have been unable to visit some of our favorite [...]

by Hendy Hermawan, August 3, 2021
This quarter has been a whirlwind it seems. I am currently on my internship and while getting more adjusted to it, have taken a few interests in more of [...]

by Khadija Bano Malik, June 14, 2021
Today Chicago entered Phase 5 of reopening the city. It has been quite a year, one none of us had any idea we would have to live through. As a culinary [...]

by Quan Huynh, June 14, 2021
This Spring term was an interesting journey for me. I started off looking for a job for my Sophomore Internship just 2 weeks before the term began. Knowing [...]

by Natalie Sorensen, August 3, 2021
Spring often consists of a time of optimism and blossoming as we transition into summer. This spring quarter consisted of that, and much more. I have [...]

by Maheen Sohail, March 22, 2021
This menu was created to celebrate my friendship of 10 years with my best friends back in Pakistan. I wanted to not only celebrate our friendship but [...]