Owner of Frato's Culinary Kitchen and Co-Founder of District 214’s Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Program Please tell us a little about yourself and how you got into the restaurant business. Since I was a child, I've had an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to problem solve which fueled my craving…
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Located in Schaumburg, Joe’s Pizza’s story stems from love for family and cooking. Nearly 15 years later, that foundation has allowed an American Dream to flourish. Dino Tazouti immigrated to the United States in the early 90’s. On his first date with his now-wife Robin, he cooked for her. The…
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Welcome to Partner Spotlight! A highlight of the diverse and talented individuals in our Chicago Northwest region’s hospitality industry. MEET Adriannah Beckham, Owner of SoCo Restaurant Adriannah is the Owner-Operator of SoCo, a new comfort food restaurant located at 812 East Higgins Road in Elk…
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Welcome to Partner Spotlight! A highlight of the diverse and talented individuals in our Chicago Northwest region’s hospitality industry. MEET Michael Benjamin, General Manager at ENTERRIUM Michael grew up in south suburban Oak Lawn and attended Marist High School. He later studied hospitality…
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We’ve put together a short list of ideas to keep the kiddos from saying they are bored this summer! Rooting on the home team is easy with the Schaumburg Boomers! The Frontier League Champions are ready with several home games this summer. Look for your favorite theme night from All-You-Can-Eat Night…
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Have you ever noticed that meals made by someone else taste better than the ones you make yourself? While some scientific studies show there’s an explanation for it, others believe it’s all psychological. Regardless of where you stand, if there’s a day to put it to the test, it’s on National No…
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Welcome to Partner Spotlight! A highlight of the diverse and talented individuals in our Chicago Northwest region’s hospitality industry. MEET Shirlanne Lemm, President & CEO, GOA Business Association, Chairman of the Board, Meet Chicago Northwest Shirlanne grew up in Peoria, Illinois and moved to…
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Few things embody the American dream quite like mom-and-pop shops. The hours of hard work that families put in to help their businesses survive, grow and prosper are endless. Running a business is no easy task. Every March 29th, we take time to appreciate the constant effort, hard work, and…
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Welcome to Partner Spotlight! A highlight of the diverse and talented individuals in our Chicago Northwest region’s hospitality industry. MEET KATY GARCIA of Riccardo’s Restaurant in Schaumburg Katy Garcia moved to Hoffman Estates in the 1970's from Birmingham, Alabama. Her birth was actually…
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We have all heard the saying, “Laughter is the best medicine.” Fortunately here in Chicago Northwest, we have exactly what the doctor ordered! Home to a couple of incredible comedy clubs, a visit will ensure to get the chuckles going. March 19th marks National Let’s Laugh Day, the unofficial holiday…
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