upcoming events

  • Monday, April 11, 2016 - 7:00pm

    Celebrate spring and attend a cooking demonstration hosted by the popular Chef Chris Tong, of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef. He will present some delicious recipes perfect for spring entertaining. And, everyone gets to have a taste!

    The cooking class will be held on Monday, April 11 from 7pm-8:30pm. The class is on the mezzanine level in the on-site cooking classroom at the Whole Foods Market in Lincoln Park,1550 North Kingsbury, Chicago. The cost is $10.00 per person.

    Advance registration is requested to reserve your place...

  • Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 2:00pm

    One of Bloomingdale's favorite chefs returns to present a delicious Winter soup cooking demonstration. Chef Christopher Tong will help us shake off the winter blues with three hot soup creations that will delight your family and friends. It's a great way to face February in Chicago!

    Chef Chris will serve some of his favorite bowls of comfort:

    Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Cumin

    Tunisian Tomato with Chickpeas and Lentils topped with Yogurt and Fresh Mint

    Tangy Greek Avgolemono Chicken Soup (Egg-Lemon)

    This free cooking demonstration will take place on Saturday...

  • Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 2:00pm

    On Sunday, October 25, from 2-5 p.m., Andersonville will welcome guests to enjoy a sweet stroll through this delightful neighborhood as they participate in the Annual Dessert Crawl. 

    It’s a gourmet Trick or Treat experience...

  • Saturday, October 17, 2015 - 2:00pm

    Chef Chris is enthusiatic about European flavors and cuisine and will prepare some wonderful French bistro fare. People who are casual cooks or lovers of gourmet food get to ask questions and come away with fabulous recipes that you can try at home. Chef Tong's menu: Steak au Poivre, Haricot Verts Herb de Provence and Chocolate Mousse with Coffee Liqueur.

    The cooking demonstration will take place on Saturday, October 17 from 2-4pm at the Bloomingdale's Home and Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Demo Kitchen on 1.

    We hope to see you there!

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  • Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 1:30pm

    Foodies and their friends will be flocking to the Chicago Botanic Garden's Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden for this day of great tastes and gorgeous presentations.

    Chef Chris will share how to make one of his favorite Latin influenced recipes at Chicago Botanic Garden's popular annual Garden Chef series.

    He will make a delicious Chimichurri Shrimp and create a savoury Lime-Basil Sangria.

    Chef Tong will give tips on ingredients and serving. And, everyone gets a taste.

    Chef Chris will appear on Sunday, September 25, 2015 at 1:30pm and 2:30pm in the Regenstein...

  • Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 10:30am

    Chef Christopher Tong, one of Chicagoland’s most accomplished chefs and a favorite of Chicago's Green City Market puts his culinary expertise on display as he presents a cooking demonstration featuring local seasonal ingredients.

    The demonstration is on Wednesday, August 26 at 10:...

  • Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 2:30pm

    Chef Christopher Tong of My Private Chef, the popular private gourmet dining service will appear again this year at the Taste of Chicago, "In the Kitchen with Mariano's". Please join Chef Chris for his cooking demonstration of a delicious favorite summertime recipe. Chef will prepare Seared Shrimp, Avocado and Jicama Cocktail with Mango-Chipolte Vinaigrette.

    My Private Chef's demonstration is scheduled for Sunday, July 12 at 2:30pm., at the Cooking Demonstration Stage on the northwest corner of Buckingham Fountain Plaza in Grant Park.

    We hope you can join us!

  • Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 2:00pm

    Executive Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, is invited to present an Italian-themed menu at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store. His cooking demonstration will take place on Saturday, June 20, from 2-4pm at the Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple. 600 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL. Demo kitchen on 1. There will be time for questions and answers about shopping, ingredients and preparation. We hope to see you there!

     
     
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