upcoming events

  • Welcome Spring with My Private Chef

    Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 2:00pm

    Chef Christopher Tong celebrates the arrival of Spring at Bloomingdale's Home and Furniture Store. Long a favorite at Bloomingdale's, Chef Tong of the upscale Chicago gourmet dining service, My Private Chef returns to present Spring fare that is sure to satisfy our gourmet tastes.

    The cooking demonstration will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. Demo kitchen on 1.

    Chef Tong's menu features:

    Spring Pea Soup with fresh mint
    Seared Salmon with haricot

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  • The Art of Healthy Cooking with My Private Chef

    Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 6:00pm

    Chef Christopher Tong will present another one of his popular healthy cooking demonstrations at Gilda's Club Chicago. The meals are designed to inspire people living with cancer, to eat well, serve beautiful food and stay healthy.

    Chef Chris will prepare Spaghetti with Cauliflower, green Olives and Almonds.
    Cauliflower helps your body defend against cancers such as colon, breast, lung, and cervix.

    This cooking demonstration will take place on Tuesday, March 27 at 6pm. Gilda's Club, 537 N. Wells Street, Chicago.
    Free to anyone touched with cancer. 312.464.9900

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  • My Private Chef brings Sweet Winter Warmth to Whole Foods Market

    Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 12:00pm

    Chef Christopher Tong returns to Whole Foods with a trio of delicious chocolate delights to carry us over to spring. Join Chef Tong as he presents sumptuous, decadent, and mouthwatering recipes featuring chocolate. This cooking class is at the on-site classroom in Whole Foods Market Lakeview, 3300 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago. It will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 12 noon. The cost is $20.00 per person.

    Chef Tong’s menu features:
    Hot Chocolate Soup with Raspberry Mascarpone Sandwich
    Chocolate Risotto with Hazelnuts
    Chocolate Mousse with Kahlua and topped

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  • Soups for a Winter Day

    Saturday, January 21, 2012 - 2:00pm

    One of Bloomingdale’s favorite chefs returns to present delicious soups from around the world.
    Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef will give tips about ingredients, then prepare and serve a variety of soups. It’s a great way to face January in Chicago!

    The demonstration will take place on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago.
    Demo Kitchen on 1.

    Soups From Around the World:

    Leek and Stilton

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