A big THANK YOU to the supporting chefs, guests, and doners! We are grateful for your love and support for The Evolved Network and our mission. We hope everyone enjoyed the food stations from some of Chicago’s top chefs and cocktails and mocktails from eden’s cash bar. We look forward to the future of The Evolved Network and Eat & Evolve 2023!
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Tickets Sold
$2000
Donations Made
>500
Students Impacted
Supporting Chefs
We are exteremely grateful for the amazing Chicago Chefs supporting our cause. We hope that through experiencing our food, gathering around the table, and having connected conversations you can get closer to The Evolved Network's mission.
DEVON QUINN eden
After earning his degree in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu, Devon went on to cultivate his culinary proficiency..Learn More.
SARAH STEGNER Prarie Grass Cafe
In spite of her award-winning history, Chef Sarah Stegner is modest in the way she approaches her life as a chef.. Learn more.
PAUL KAHAN One off Hospitality
Chef and partner Paul Kahan has become the nationally recognizable face of Chicago chefs. Passionately seasonal, .. Learn more.
DARNELL REED Luella’s Southern Kitchen
Darnell Reed born in Chicago Illinois. Studied culinary arts at Washburne Trade School. 18 years at Hilton Hotels starting as.. Learn more.
MARY AREGONI Saigon Sisters
Mary Nguyen Aregoni founded Saigon Sisters in 2009 with her sister out of a desire to become an entrepreneur just like her mother and grandmother did in Vietnam.. Learn more.
ROB LEVITT Publican Quality Meats
Acclaimed chef and butcher Rob Levitt first got his feet wet in the culinary world wokring as a dishwasher while pursuing a degree in Jazz Performance.. Learn more
SEBASTIAN WHITE The Evolved Network
Sebastian is a trained psychotherapist, who was working with youth who were gang-involved, labeled at-risk,.. Learn more.
TIGIST REDA Demera
Tigist Reda, Executive Chef and Owner/Operator of Demera, was born and raised in Ethiopia in a city where her family.. Learn more.
Special Thank You
Beverly Kim Parachute, wherewithall
Beverly Kim has risen through the ranks of Chicago's restaurant scene to become one of the city's most acclaimed and recognized chefs. She is one of the few women of color to be awarded the prestigious James Beard Award, is a proud mother, and industry activist who first gained notoriety as a constestant of Top Chef in 2011. She co-owns the Michelin-starred Parachute in Chicago with her husband, Chef Johnny Clark which was recognized by the Chicago Tribune as Best New Restaurant in 2015 and a spot on Bon Appetit's nationwide "Best New Restaurant" list.
Thank you Chef Beverly Kim for your kind donation.