upcoming events
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Cooking healthy at Gilda's Club Chicago
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - 6:00pm
Chef Tong continues his cooking classes with some wonderful menu ideas emphasizing healthy eating so essential for Gilda's Club members and their families. The meals in this cooking series are designed to inspire people living with cancer to eat well, serve beautiful food and stay healthy. Mark your calendar for a fun and informatative event! Chef Tong's cooking demonstration is March 24, 6pm at Gilda's Club Chicago. The club is located at 537 N. Wells Street. For more information, contact Gilda's Club Chicago at 312.464.9900.
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My Private Chef presents a Gourmet Trick or Treat Experience at the Andersonville Dessert Crawl
Sunday, October 26, 2014 - 2:00pm
On October 26, from 2-5pm, 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 with delectable desserts at every turn. Participating restaurants are sure to "wow" visitors with delicious and decadent gourmet desserts.
Chef Chris Tong will be serving a delicious Blood Orange Mousse with Ginger and a Pirouette wafer.
Look for him on the "Caramel Apple Route" at one of his favorite wine shops, In Fine Spirits, 5418 N. Clark.
This year, you can choose from TWO great routes. Tickets for one route is $20.00 in advance and $25.00 on the day of the event.
Participants pick up their Dessert Crawl passport at the Swedish Musuem, 5211 N. Clark Street.
For more information about the Dessert Crawl and to purchase tickets, visit www.andersonville.org
We hope to see you there!
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Chef Tong presents an enticing Fall menu at Bloomingdale's Home and Furniture Store
Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 2:00pm
In anticipation of Autumn, Bloomingdale's Home and Furniture Store welcomes Chef Tong to demonstrate the preparation of an exciting menu based on Fall flavors.
A favorite with Bloomingdale's shoppers, Chef Tong will prepare Butternut Squash, Ricotta and Sage crostini; Pan-seared Duck Breast with Pumpkin Risotto; and Pumpkin Mousse with gingersnaps.
This free cooking demonstration will take place on Saturday, October 25, from 2-4pm at Bloomingdale's Home and Furniture Store, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL. Demo Kitchen on 1.
For information about this Bloomingdale's event, please call 312.324.7678
For more information about My Private Chef, contact Event Services at 773.370.8131
We hope to see you there!
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Chef Chris shares a Summertime Salad at the Green City Market
Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 10:30am
Chef Chris Tong puts his culnary expertise on display as he presents a cooking demonstration featuring local seasonal ingredients offered by the Green City Market. The demonstration is on Saturday, September 6 at 10:30am. You will learn how to prepare Chef Tong's deicious recipe and be able to taste it on the spot. Chef's featured recipe is Kohlrabi and Apple Salad with Caraway. The market is located at the south end of Lincoln Park between Clark and Stockton Drive. (approx. 1750 N. Clark)
For more information about the Green City Market, visit www.chicagogreencitymarket.org
We hope to see you there!
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Chef Christopher Tong of My Private Chef, a favorite at Taste of Chicago will appear again this year!
Sunday, July 13, 2014 - 4:30pm
Chef Tong's cooking demonstration at the Taste of Chicago is one of My Private Chef's most popular annual appearances. People who are casual cooks or lovers of gourmet food get to ask questions, discuss preparation, and come away with a book filled with recipes from every chef that participates at the Taste of Chicago.
My Private Chef's free demonstration is scheduled for Sunday, July 13 at 4:30pm. at the "In the Kitchen with Mariano's" Cooking Demo Pavillion tent on the Northwest corner of Buckingham Fountain Plaza.
For more information about this Taste of Chicago event, visit www.tasteofchicago.us
We hope to see you there!
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My Private Chef appears at Food Network Magazine Garden Chef Series at Chicago Botanic Garden
Sunday, June 22, 2014 - 1:30pm
Executive Chef Christopher Tong will share his favorite garden fresh recipe during Food Network Magazine weekend at Chicago Botanic Garden. Chef Chris will appear on Sunday, June 22 at 1:30 and 2:30pm in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first served basis. Admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden and Garden Chef Series is free. Parking is $25.00 per car; free for Garden members. for more information about this Garden Chef Series event, call 847.835.5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org
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Chef Tong Prepares Healthy Summertime Fare at Gilda’s Club Chicago
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 6:00pm
The popular appearances of Chef Chris Tong continue this summer with some wonderful menu ideas emphasizing healthy eating so essential to Gilda's Club members. The cooking demonstration will take place on Tuesday, June 10 at 6pm. Gilda's Club Chicago, 537 N. Wells Street, Chicago, IL. Free to anyone touched with cancer. 312.464.9900
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Get a Taste of Spring with My Private Chef
Saturday, April 19, 2014 - 2:00pm
In special anticipation of Spring, Bloomingdale’s welcomes Chef Christopher Tong from My Private Chefto demonstrate the preparation of a savory Spring menu. The cooking demonstration will take place onSaturday, April 19, from 2-4 pm, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago.
A favorite with Bloomingdale’s shoppers, Chef Tong will prepare a Spring focused menu featuring
Cold Cucumber Soup with fresh Dill; Herb-Marinated Chicken breast with Orzo Pasta Primavera tossed
with Arugula Pesto; and of course nothing says Spring like fresh Strawberries marinated with Balsamic
Vinegar, fresh Mint and ground Black Pepper.
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Join My Private Chef for A French Bistro Cooking Class at Treasure Island Foods Cooking School, Chicago
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 7:00pm
Join Chef Chris Tong of the upscale Chicago private dining service, My Private Chef for a culinary tour of fabulous French Bistro fare. You will learn how to prepare a complete bistro menu and come away with valuable tips and some great recipes.
The class is scheduled at Treasure Island Foods at 2121 North Clybourn, Chicago. It will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 from 7pm-9pm. The cost is $24.00 per person.
This French Bistro Dining menu includes:
Creamy Tomato Dill Soup with Gruyere Cheese Crouton
Steak Au Poivre
Crepes Fines Sucrees
Advance registration is requested to reserve your place in the class.
To register for the class, visit www.tifoods.com/cooking_school/class_schedule/
We hope to see you there!
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Chef Tong Prepares Healthy Mediterranean Fare at Gilda’s Club Chicago
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 - 6:00pm
Chef Tong has been demonstrating to Gilda’s Club members and friends how healthy meals can offer gourmet quality and excitement. The idea is that people living with cancer can enjoy every bite knowing they are supporting their healthy lifestyle. The meals in this cooking series are designed to inspire people living with cancer to eat well, serve beautiful food and stay healthy.
His next Mediterranean-themed cooking demonstration is on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 6pm at Gilda’s Club Chicago. The club is located at 537 North Wells Street, Chicago. For more information, contact 312.464.9900. Free to anyone touched with cancer.
Gilda’s Club provides a place where men, women and children with cancer, and families and friends, join with others to build social and emotional support in addition to medical care. Gilda’s Club is named in honor of the late comedian Gilda Radner
