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@gingiechicago @midosujichicago @bokarestaurantgroup • former samurai • father to Noa • trout chaser •

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Part of our story has a hard chapter to tell, our broken arrow. taken in Chicago, Illinois by @chefbrianlockwood

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Us preparing for our Netflix documentary: “So take us back to day three…” 🎥 taken in Chicago, Illinois by @chefbrianlockwood

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The story continues...stay tuned. by @chefbrianlockwood

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@charlie_trotters Guest Chef Vol 13: Ment’or Fundraiser Dinner in the books! Just Wow, what can I say… the positivity was felt throughout the building on this one.

A Huge Thank You to our headlining Chefs:

@chefbrianlockwood (who we are grateful to have in Chicago!)

@philiptessier (who is so loyal he came back for a 2nd Trotter dinner!)

and @gavinkaysen (who had a personal connection to my father through a handwritten correspondence that led to a great friendship)

Chef Craig Wolf brought us home with a Wagyu course right out of the original cookbook.

@kenfredricksonms curated a thoughtful and beautiful wine pairing that matched perfectly with the wonderful food.

@ryan.castelaz & @oliviafadden knocked it out with NA cocktail pairings and a warm presence in the bar!

The most important moment of the night you will see in these photos. @saorikawano77 of @korinknives flew in from nyc, dining for the first time in 20+ years. She came right to the kitchen, and gifted EVERY chef with a personalized, engraved, beautiful Japanese knife. We were all so moved by her generosity, and it was clear her intentions: to help propel the next generation of chefs forward, to pick up the baton and lead the charge one day, as the headliners are doing now.

That is also the mission of Ment’or @mentorbkb who I was so fortunate to partner with on organizing this incredible dinner. All I had to do was open the door, and the talent poured into the building.

Thank you to @samocchino for driving in from Minneapolis to help work this dinner! You lit up every room you were in, alongside my lovely partner in crime @imakemoollamoves

Thank you @chijannini for stepping up on expo and running a tight ship!

And finally, thank you to Chef Toni Robertson @tr60611 who flew in from NYC to help prep the dinner and organize Saori’s visit back to Trotter’s. Thank you for all of your support!

FINALLY thank you for @orlyslisteningtable for working the host stand and baking our Best friend @chef_briantsev a birthday cake! You two are a blast.

Beautiful photos by Nick Robins @chilledelegance

Huge thank you to @davidfyfe_ @liam_otoole05 @blamebutter @flaminhotswitcheese @ksk814 @kolinjuckins by @chefbrianlockwood

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I’m cooking at this year’s Chicago’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry! We’re joining over 55 amazing chefs and mixologists in support of No Kid Hungry. Come see us and support this important work, and help us ensure our kids have access to the food they need. 1 in 5 kids lives with hunger in America today, and No Kid Hungry is working on ensuring all kids have access to the meals they need. Visit the link http://nokidhungry.org/chicago to get your tickets and to see the full list of participants. Eat. Drink. Enjoy. Support NO KID HUNGRY! by @chefbrianlockwood

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Announcing the @charlie_trotters Guest Chef Series Vol 13: Ment’or Fundraiser! Booking link in @dyltrot bio.

Featuring an eight-course menu from:

Brian Lockwood @chefbrianlockwood (Chicago)
Chef Gavin Kaysen @gavinkaysen (Minneapolis)
Philip Tessier @philiptessier (Napa Valley)

This special evening is presented in partnership with Ment’or @mentorbkb , a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring culinary excellence in young professionals and preserving the traditions and quality of cuisine in America. Ment’or selects and trains the nation’s most promising chefs to represent the United States at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or.

Team USA for Bocuse d’Or 2027 has been officially announced, we are all pulling for them!

ABOUT THE HEADLINING CHEFS:

Brian Lockwood, a Boulder native, trained under Gary Danko and Thomas Keller at The French Laundry before cooking at top Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe, including El Celler de Can Roca. As Executive Chef of Eleven Madison Park, he led a team of over 100, earned three Michelin stars, and helped the restaurant reach #1 on the World’s 50 Best list. He later consulted on the Emmy-winning series The Bear and is now Chef Partner with Boka Restaurant Group.

Gavin Kaysen, the founder of Soigné Hospitality Group and a leading force in Minneapolis dining, with acclaimed restaurants including Spoon and Stable, Demi, and Bellecour. A New England Culinary Institute graduate, he trained across the U.S. and Europe before serving as Chef de Cuisine at Café Boulud, where he earned a Michelin star and the 2008 James Beard Rising Star Chef award. He is a two-time James Beard Award winner and currently serves as President of Ment’or’s Team USA.

Philip Tessier, a Culinary Institute of America graduate, trained at some of the world’s most celebrated restaurants, including Le Bernardin and The French Laundry. In 2015, he became the first American chef to podium at the Bocuse d’Or and later coached Team USA to its first gold medal. He is currently Chef and Partner at PRESS in St. Helena, which earned a Michelin star in 2022. by @chefbrianlockwood

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I never thought I’d be writing an opening—and a (temporary) closing—post at the same time. But not everything goes according to plan.

First and foremost, I’m incredibly grateful that everyone is safe. Quick, unified thinking made all the difference.
Thank you to the @chicagofiredept for responding so quickly and containing the damage.

To our opening team: truly the best anyone could ask for, thank you. This was only possible because of everyone’s hard work, creativity, and willingness to do whatever it takes.

Thank you to my partners @kevinboehmboka and @robkatzboka for the shared vision and trust.

And to the Chicago community, thank you for showing up for @gingiechicago

We will be back - stronger than before. by @chefbrianlockwood

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@gingiechicago officially opens March 26th. This is the brick-and-mortar debut from @bokarestaurantgroup chef partner, @chefbrianlockwood.

From the stunning mural by @ekparkinson that serves as a love letter to Chicago to the velvet booths and art-filled walls, every detail here is intentional.

📍Gingie: 707 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654 by @chefbrianlockwood

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A sneak peek at @bokarestaurantgroup’s newest Chicago spot with @chefbrianlockwood, @gingiechicago ✨ Their dining room includes a hand painted mural with imagery meant to represent other popular restaurants and famous locations around Chicago! 🖼️ Their menu includes Japanese and European influenced dishes and drinks 🥘 Reservations are now live and their opening night is March 26! 🥂
📍River North, Chicago // @gingiechicago + @bokarestaurantgroup taken in River North, Chicago by @chefbrianlockwood

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The space is finding its rhythm, the team is learning to dance - we’ll see you soon, Chicago. taken in Chicago, IL by @chefbrianlockwood

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Built to be broken. by @chefbrianlockwood

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Potato.
Black truffle.
Crispy rice.
To be eaten in one motion. taken in Midōsuji by @chefbrianlockwood

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