by danikka | Apr 29, 2024
As native of the Chicago area, I was raised on a melange of culinary influences including southern Italian from my paternal influence, central European on his mom’s side, and Ukrainian cuisine courtesy of my stepfather. Over the course of my career, I have honed my...
by danikka | Apr 29, 2024
From fond childhood memories of Grandma’s sugar cookies to culinary adventures with my family, food has always been central to my life. When I moved to Chicago, dining out with my parents and exploring fine cuisine led to cherished moments, like when Charlie...
by danikka | Apr 29, 2024
I’ve always been fascinated by the power of food – the stories it can tell, the history it carries, the bonds it creates for people. I find it to be an incomparable way to learn about new cultures and countries. My family loves to travel and discover a...
by danikka | Apr 14, 2024
As a native Chicagoan, I grew up surrounded by some of the best food, chefs and restaurants in the country. As kids we used to ride our bikes to Superdawg hot dogs and Lou Malnati’s deep-dish pizza. Those were simply some of our neighborhood favorites. In college I...
