August 17th is not a day that goes unnoticed in Chicago, and for the community of chefs there. It’s the day that Charlie Trotter opened his epononymous restaurant 27 years ago, forever changing ...

Charlie Trotter’s closed in 2012, but not before sparking a fine dining revolution in Chicago. When Trotter’s arrived in 1987, white tablecloth whims, the kind of luxurious tasting menus ...

CHICAGO - With a culinary style he likened to improvisational jazz, Charlie Trotter changed the way Americans view fine dining, pushing himself, his staff, his food and even his diners ...

Generosity of Troy trotters fuels local food bank, aids thousands annually. by Jana DeCamilla. Mon, November 18th 2024 at 7:55 PM. Updated Mon, November 18th 2024 at 1:07 PM. 5. VIEW ALL PHOTOS.

Charlie Trotter’s alums Graham Elliot, Bill Kim, and Mindy Segal will be cooking the restaurant’s signature dishes for its final service next week, along with Koren Grieveson of Avec and Anne ...

In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the bay leaf, vinegar, sugar and jalapeno to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Strain the mixture, discarding the solids. Set the liquid aside to cool ...