“It’s more about really great product ... and chorizo paella being cooked by chef Marcos Asencio on Nov. 10, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Ascencio is now in full paella mode ...

Two Chicago chefs were also nominated for Best Chef - Great Lakes Region: Sujan Sarkar, of Indienne; and Jenner Tomaska, of Esmé. In 2023, Indienne joined Esmé on Chicago's list of one-star ...

Graham Elliot is a returning judge on of The Great American Recipe Season ... The same year, Chef Elliot earned a spot on Crain's Chicago Business list of "40 Under Forty", putting him in an ...