Chef Showcase At Terrace Dining

Starting February 5th, join us at Terrace Dining every Wednesday for a special Chef Showcase! This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate diverse culinary talents and honor influential chefs. For Black History Month, we will feature chefs Leah Chase, Marcus Samuelsson, Lazarus Lynch, and Rodney Scott. Then, for Women's History Month, we will highlight culinary pioneers Alice Waters, Julia Child, and Irma Rombauer. From April through May, we will spotlight chefs who have personally influenced the kitchen at Terrace Dining. Enjoy a unique dining experience with delicious dishes crafted with passion and creativity. Please note that a meal swipe or meal purchase is required to attend this dinner event. Bon appétit!

March Featured Chefs

Women's History Month

Alice Waters is a chef and restaurateur who revolutionized American food focusing on fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients. As the founder of Chez Panisse in Berkeley, she helped create California cuisine and kickstarted the farm-to-table movement. Known for her innovative approach, Waters continues to inspire a new generation of food lovers and advocates for sustainable eating.

Women's History Month

Julia Child was an iconic American chef and television personality who brought French cooking to the American home. Through her groundbreaking cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and her beloved TV show, The French Chef, she made complex culinary techniques accessible to everyday cooks. Child’s passion for food, humor, and approachable teaching style revolutionized American cuisine and made her a beloved figure in the culinary world.

Women's History Month

Irma Rombauer was an influential American cookbook author best known for writing The Joy of Cooking, one of the most iconic and widely used cookbooks in the United States. First published in 1931, her approachable recipes and clear instructions helped bring home cooking into the mainstream and made her a household name. Rombauer’s work has had a lasting impact on American cooking, shaping how generations of home cooks approach everyday meals.

April Featured Chefs

: José Andrés is a Spanish-American chef who’s transformed Spanish cuisine with his creative and bold approach to cooking. Through his restaurant group ThinkFoodGroup, he’s introduced unique dishes that mix traditional flavors with modern twists, earning profound recognition. Beyond the kitchen, his nonprofit World Central Kitchen has fed millions in disaster areas, proving that food has the power to create real change.
: Chris Bianco is a renowned American chef best known for his mastery of pizza. He is the owner of Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix, Arizona, which has earned national acclaim for its perfectly crafted, wood-fired pizzas made with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Bianco is celebrated for his dedication to the craft of pizza making, and his restaurant has become a symbol of the farm-to-table movement in the pizza world.
: Thomas Keller is a celebrated American chef known for his exceptional skill and meticulous approach to fine dining. He is the chef and owner of renowned restaurants like The French Laundry in California and Per Se in New York, both of which have earned multiple Michelin stars. Keller is revered for his dedication to perfection, elevating American cuisine with French influences, and his impact on the culinary world earned him numerous accolades and a lasting legacy.
: Enrique Olvera is a highly acclaimed Mexican chef known for reinventing traditional Mexican cuisine with modern techniques and flavors. He is the chef and owner of Pujol in Mexico City, which is often listed among the world's best restaurants. Olvera's work elevates Mexican ingredients and culinary traditions while incorporating innovative cooking methods, earning him international recognition and a prominent place in the global food scene.
: Rick Bayless is a highly regarded American chef known for his expertise in Mexican cuisine. He is the chef-owner of several successful restaurants, including Frontera Grill and Topolobampo in Chicago, where he blends traditional Mexican flavors with modern techniques. Bayless is also an award-winning cookbook author and TV personality, recognized for his commitment to authentic Mexican cooking and his efforts to promote Mexican culinary culture in the U.S.

May Featured Chef

: Rick Bayless is a highly regarded American chef known for his expertise in Mexican cuisine. He is the chef-owner of several successful restaurants, including Frontera Grill and Topolobampo in Chicago, where he blends traditional Mexican flavors with modern techniques. Bayless is also an award-winning cookbook author and TV personality, recognized for his commitment to authentic Mexican cooking and his efforts to promote Mexican culinary culture in the U.S.