Kaufmann Quiz: Fancy foodies
How well do you know Chicago's famous fine dining scene?
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She won a James Beard award on top of becoming one of the youngest female sommeliers in the world. She has since added television personality and restaurateur to her resume.
Ina Pinkney
Alpana Singh
Sarah Stegner
Carrie Nahabedian
Correct answer: Alpana Singh
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This Thai restaurant was a mainstay at the Beards in the '90s/2000s, with its chef bringing home Best Chef: Midwest in 2000.
Spoon
Big Bowl
Arun's
Butterfly
Correct answer: Arun's
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This fine dining pioneer was not only known for their food, but for mentoring several aspiring chefs in the '90s.
Sarah Grueneberg
Charlie Trotter
Grant Achatz
Paul Virant
Correct answer: Charlie Trotter
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Members of this restaurant's staff have won back-to-back James Beard Awards in 2022 and 2023.
Big Jones
Monteverde
Virtue
Alinea
Correct answer: Virtue
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Which one of these celebrity chefs did NOT win a "Top Chef" competition.
Joe Flamm
Jason Hammel
Stephanie Izard
Rick Bayless
Correct answer: Jason Hammel
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What neighborhood did Stephanie Izard open her first restaurant in?
West Loop
South Loop
Lakeview
Bucktown
Correct answer: Bucktown
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The man who gave us Heaven on Seven.
Jerry Kleiner
Phil Vettel
Emeril Lagasse
Jimmy Bannos
Correct answer: Jimmy Bannos
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Each year, the JBF names a restaurant to its America's classics category. Which Chicago restaurant has NOT won the award?
The Golden Apple
Tufano's
Calumet Fisheries
Berghoff
Correct answer: The Golden Apple
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Which Chicagoan has won the most James Beard awards?
Rick Bayless
Paul Kahan
Steve Dolinsky
Penny Pollack
Correct answer: Steve Dolinsky
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Which one of these Chicago restaurant luminaries had a speaking role on "The Bear"?
Brendan Sodikoff
Erling Wu-Bower
Donnie Madia
Beverly Kim
Correct answer: Donnie Madia
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It's ok. You aren't someone who loves the fancy stuff. All you need is a hot dog and a bag of chips and you're fine!
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I'm sure if Richie from "The Bear" took this quiz, he'd get the same results.
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Oooh, you fancy! Congrats, you are worthy of hobnobbing at the James Beard afterparties. See you there!