Season III of In Culinary Conversation wraps up with a SMASH featuring Chef Matthew Skolarus of Shorty's 312! Discover how Chef Matt's culinary journey started at home, inspired by his Italian mother, Mary Gallucci, who hosted everything from family dinners to festive holiday parties. Follow his winding path through the culinary world that ultimately led him to Shorty's! Join us as we close out Season III and savor some delicious stories with us!
Attendees will gain valuable culinary tips and tricks, receive the recipe from the Conversation, meet the providers behind the curated products, enjoy tastings and samples from the featured chef’s demo, and engage in an intimate Q&A session with the chef.
Your Pass Includes:
- Samples from presenters
- Alley Brands Concepts, Inc. Hosts (2) Drink for Tickets Holder (Cash Bar Proceeds Support Fight2Feed)
- Happy Hour Bites Hosted by Fight2Feed and made by Unite Here Chicago Hospitality Institute Chefs
- Meet + Greet with Chef Dominique Leach
- Q&A session with Host Chef Paul Young of KRAFT/HEINZ + Season III of In Culinary Conversation wraps up with a SMASH featuring Chef Matthew Skolarus
- Learn & taste Chef Dominique Leach's culinary process
- Raffle prizes to benefit Fight2Feed
The Program:
- 6:00pm – Doors open & Registration
- 6:30-7:00pm – Welcome & Vendor Networking Reception
- 7:00pm – Demo Seating
- 7:05-8:00pm – Chef Demo (Guests can roam and get closer to the stage while enjoying bites and drinks)
- 8:00-8:25pm – The Conversation: Emcee and Chef sit down for a Q&A
- 8:25-9:00pm – Meet & greet with Season III of In Culinary Conversation wraps up with a SMASH featuring Chef Matthew Skolarus