EAT & EVOLVE 2022
with The Evolved Network
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US
Monday, November 28, 2022 at EDEN
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.
Hosted at eden by The Evolved Network’s new partner, The Paramount Group.
Special thank you to Chef Sarah Stegner.