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Posts tagged "Chef Art Smith"

What VIC's (Very Important Chicagoans) Did for New Year's Eve!

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I’ve always been a fan of New Year’s Eve.  Granted, my plans have changed dramatically through the years from staying out all night, to dinner with friends to fun in the sun like this year.  Newlywed/friends , Kim and Bob Mills, were recently married but decided to wait to combine their wedding celebration with a... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
January 11, 2012 at 8:27 am
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Lady Gaga and Chef Art Smith Set to Heat Up the NY Dining Scene!

Lady Gaga and Chef Art Smith Set to Heat Up the NY Dining Scene!
Thanks to a happenstance encounter as the result of a reality cooking show, international pop star Lady Gaga and beloved Chef Art Smith are doing some BIGGGGG, EXCITING things together!  Chef Art and Lady Gaga met on the Oprah Show.  She admired Art from Top Chef Masters and expressed disappointment that he didn’t win.  He... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
November 1, 2011 at 10:34 am
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Cake Boy Eric Lanlard is one Sweet Chef!

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I’d never been to a “Disco Dessert Tea Dance” but who could ignore an invitation from hosts Jesus Salguiero, Chef Art Smith, Naushab Ahmed and Stephen Hamilton?  The party, at the Stephen Hamilton Studio on West Fulton,  introduced Brit Chef Eric Lanlard and his latest book, “Cake Boy“, to Chicago with a sweets spread the... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 31, 2011 at 12:07 pm
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Common Threads' World Fest 2011 Begins with Black Tie Dinner at Elysian

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The magnificent ballroom of the Elysian Hotel. Last Sunday night was the opening night Black Tie Dinner to kick off Common Threads’ Sixth Annual World Festival the following day at Soldier Field.  It was an intimate (100 guests), star-studded affair that included celebrity Chefs Marcus Samuelsson, Anita Lo, Michelle Bernstein, Nicole Pederson,Stephanie Prida and Ria’s... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
March 12, 2011 at 3:20 pm
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Candid Candace Picks her Favorite Parties in Chicago!

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The Joffrey’s “Couture & Cocktails” is always a crowd pleaser in September. The social scene in Chicago NEVER stops!  There are so many goings on around town, that you would need a team of interns to keep up with the invites.  I’m going to make it easy for you and give you a listing of some... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
February 24, 2011 at 10:22 am
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My Favorite Photo Memories of 2010

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My Chicago Magazine feature was definitely a year’s highlight! The City of Big Shoulders had busy feet visiting the many fundraisers, cocktail parties, soirees, get-togethers, galas, launches, previews, openings, meet-and-greets, luncheons, dinners, events, fests and weddings that took place this year.  There were so many moments that will never be forgotten with friends that I... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
January 7, 2011 at 5:55 pm
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Common Threads Premiere's "Paint Your Plate" Documentary at Gene Siskel Film Center

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Documentary director/producer Charise Studesville, Jesus Salguiero, Linda Novick O’Keefe and Chef Art Smith. The Gene Siskel Film Center was packed recently with Common Threads friends and supporters to premiere their new documentary “Paint Your Plate.”  This hour long documentary showcased the importance of educating children about healthy eating and exposes today’s unfortunate but common realities... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
November 11, 2010 at 4:26 pm
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Chef Art Smith Cooks for the Dalai Lama!

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Our own Chef Art Smith meets and cooks for the Dalai Lama in Toronto at The Canadian Tibetan Center. And fulfilled a life-long dream!  Acclaimed Chef Art Smith was invited by His Holiness The Dalai Lama to cook this past weekend in Toronto for his VIP guests at a luncheon hosted by The Canadian Tibetan... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 26, 2010 at 8:57 pm
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Chef Art Smith Racks up Another Fitness First!

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Chef Art Smith loses 90 pounds, finishes the Chicago Marathon in 4 hours and 32 minutes and celebrates with friends at Hub 51 afterwards! Chef Art Smith has added another notch in his road-to-fitness belt by finishing the Chicago Marathon in the top third of a record field of over 38,000 at 4 hours, 32... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 11, 2010 at 6:24 pm
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Jennifer Hudson Performs for Michigan Avenue Magazine's 2nd Anniversary Party!

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The House of Blues last night before Jennifer Hudson’s appearance. The House of Blues was literally packed to the rafters last night when Michigan Avenue Magazine celebrated their 2nd anniversary in grand style.  Their September cover girl, Jennifer Hudson, made an appearance and performed.  She looked stunningly gorgeous and so slim!  As one friend put... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 6, 2010 at 10:02 am
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