JORGE ORTIZ

by barb | Aug 30, 2021

Born and raised in Mexico, I enjoyed eating all kinds of Mexican food, including a typical food from the state of Michoacan called Morisqueta (white rice, beans, Pork with sauce, sour cream and cheese). When I came to the United States I started trying all kinds of...

JULIA FOXWORTHY

by danikka | Apr 30, 2026

I’m a proud Michigander born and raised, but Chicago is my home and favorite city. I grew up in a restaurant family full of food and wine lovers and feel lucky to have found a career that celebrates both. My most special memories—past and present—center around hosting...

KALYNDA STONE

by barb | Aug 30, 2021

I nourish my soul and stomach through tending to my vegetable garden and fruit trees. You can find me homesteading on the weekends canning tomatoes and making preserves. While I am rooted and inspired by historic craftsmanship, I also have an eye to the future, diving...

KATHERINE WALKER

by danikka | Mar 26, 2025

KELLY TEN

by barb | Aug 30, 2021

As a fifth generation Chinese American born and raised in the Bay Area, I was fortunate to get a taste of traditional Cantonese cooking every Sunday at my Grandma’s house while my family and I explored other cuisines during the week. Some of my favorite memories while...