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𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 🎙️ @allingoodtasteshow
𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁: 👁️ @thehandandtheeye
𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 💫 Orion3
Whiskey, Wine, and a Good Time 🥃🍷🍸

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I’m incredibly excited to share that I’ve accepted the role of Vice President of Operations & Hospitality at The @thehandandtheeye 🤚👁️

Hospitality has always felt a little like theater to me. There’s a rhythm, a cast, and so much happening behind the scenes. When it all comes together, the guest doesn’t see the work, they just feel something.

That’s what makes this next chapter so special.

The Hand & The Eye brings together hospitality, design, food, performance, storytelling, and a lot of magic, all inside the McCormick Mansion.

I’m incredibly grateful for every teammate, mentor, guest, lesson, and relationship that helped get me here.

There’s a lot to build, a lot to learn, and a lot of magic ahead. ✨

See you at the Mansion. taken in The Hand and The Eye by @descoura

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24 days ago

What a fun morning on WGN! 🎥 @wgnnews

Honored to talk Hospitality & help share the incredible story of The Academy for Global Citizenship ( @globalchicago )and the amazing work they’re doing to reimagine education.

Huge thank you to the WGN team and everyone at AGC for having us. Full @allingoodtastepod coming soon! 💚
#thenews #wgn #chicago #education #storytelling taken in WGN-TV by @descoura

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3 months ago

@cafe.cremerie is scooping up Gelato from on of the oldest Gelato Connoisseurs in Italy 🇮🇹🍨 @sammontana.us

#cafe #gelato #sweettreat #italy #coffeeculture taken in Café Crèmerie by @descoura

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3 days ago

What a September to Remember ~ #enjoyeverymoment #septemberrecap #cheers #newjob taken in Chicago, Illinois by @descoura

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19 days ago

Feeling Guilty??
Stopped in at one of my favorite local spots @giltbar @hogsalt you never disappoint!
#chicagofoodscene #foodie #yum #letseat #hodsalt taken in Gilt Bar by @descoura

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16 days ago

EPISODE #18 Drops 10/7 @lisagasparian has 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘 on all your podcast streaming platforms.
@cafe.cremerie

#hospitality #chicagoindustry #cafe #founderstory taken in Café Crèmerie by @descoura

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14 days ago

This is your sign to go get Korean High Tea with your friends @rubinabokhari ~ Thank you so much for hosting us at 𝑯𝒂𝒏 𝑪𝒉𝒂 @hejheij @stonyislandartsbank @theastergates

Menu: @goodgoodschi

English Cheddar & Korean Quick Pickles
Corn Anju Muffin
Almond Sujeonggwa Drop Biscuit
Gochujang Hot Honey Butter

Ottogi Curry Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Japanese Egg Salad Tea Sandwich

Melona Canelé
Banana Milk S’Mores Tartlet

Tea’s : @spirittea

Clear Heart White ~ Thai white tea with tangerine, allspice & rose water

Kodama Sencha ~ Japanese green tea with toasted nori, sesame & honeydew

High Mountain Red ~ Taiwanese oolong with black cherry, mulled wine & violet

Korean Balhyocha ~ Korean black tea with nutmeg, pomegranate seed & hyacinth

Mr. Lin’s Ruby #18 ~Taiwanese black tea with wintergreen, orange blossom & quince

Kodemari ~ Japanese matcha with cherry blossom, sesame & toasted rice

Red Chai ~ Herbal tonic with ginger, black peppercorn, cardamom, cinnamon & clove

Peppermint ~ Organic peppermint herbal tonic

Rosella ~ Herbal tonic with hibiscus, lemongrass & licorice root

Art & Pottery @theastergates @stonyislandartsbank by @descoura

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a month ago

I jumped behind the line with “Poke,” GM of @wienerscircle , to see if I have what it takes to live up to the standards of one of Chicago’s most iconic institutions. 🌭🔥

#allingoodtaste #wienerscircle #chicagofood #hospitality #ontheline taken in The Wiener's Circle by @descoura

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As I start my last week I look back… a decade ago, I walked into Boka @bokarestaurantgroup as a 19-year-old busser & host with one very clear goal: I wanted to run one of these restaurants someday.

Ten years later, I’m leaving having had the privilege of helping open 19 restaurants with them.

Boka became far more than a place I worked. It’s where I grew up, found my voice as a leader, and learned that hospitality isn’t really about reservations, it’s about building relationships.

I’m especially grateful to Rob Katz and @kevinboehmboka , who took a chance on me before I had proven much of anything. They challenged me, trusted me, pushed me, and gave me opportunities I never could have imagined.

And to the incredible people I’ve met along the way (there are simply to many to name) Thank you. This journey gave me some of my closest friends, biggest mentors, and important relationships that I know will last far beyond my time at Boka.

I feel blessed to have learned something from every kitchen, dining room, opening, late night, crazy service, and person I’ve had the privilege of standing beside.
The people are what made these ten years so special.

I came to Boka at 19 hoping to one day run one of its restaurants.

I’m leaving ten years later having helped open 19 of them.

That’s pretty damn special.

Boka will always be a part of who I am.

On to the next chapter. 🖤 taken in Boka Restaurant Group by @descoura

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a month ago

We are SOO Back ~ @gingiechicago

What an amazing team of people showed up not once, but twice to get these doors opened.

#gingie #chicago #foodie #wereback #party by @descoura

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2 months ago

EPISODE #17 Drops 9/16 @nudedudefood has 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘 on all your podcast streaming platforms.
@rvanvoorhis @chefbreadley

#hospitality #chicagoindustry #privatechef #nudedudefood taken in The Hatchery Chicago by @descoura

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a month ago

A Man & His TUX ⏱️
(WedPlan’s Editorial ~ Not My Wedding)

Publisher: @wedplanmilwaukee
Concept, Coordination, Design, & Photography: @makayla.mashlan.photography
Venue: @thecommodoredelafield
Videography: @ward3media
Stationery & Signage: @madebyadelinemarg
Florals: @events_by_vanessa
Gown: @buccisbridal
Suit: @duboisformalwear
Hair & Makeup: @melissaannartistryco
Table Lamps: @tablescapesmke
Napkins: @bbjlatavola
Cake & Desserts: @miliwonkatreats
Jewelry: @kesslersdiamonds
Catering: @bartolottas
Ceremony Chairs: @canopiesevents
Model: @therockagency, @officialsummerbreez, @descoura taken in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by @descoura

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3 months ago