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Kaufmann Quiz: Fancy foodies
How well do you know Chicago's famous fine dining scene?
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.
Correct answer: Alpana Singh
Carrie Nahabedian
Alpana Singh
Sarah Stegner
Ina Pinkney
This Thai restaurant was a mainstay at the Beards in the '90s/2000s, with its chef bringing home Best Chef: Midwest in 2000.
Correct answer: Arun's
Big Bowl
Spoon
Arun's
Butterfly
This fine dining pioneer was not only known for their food, but for mentoring several aspiring chefs in the '90s.
Correct answer: Charlie Trotter
Sarah Grueneberg
Charlie Trotter
Grant Achatz
Paul Virant
Members of this restaurant's staff have won back-to-back James Beard Awards in 2022 and 2023.
Correct answer: Virtue
Virtue
Alinea
Big Jones
Monteverde
Which one of these celebrity chefs did NOT win a "Top Chef" competition.
Correct answer: Jason Hammel
Rick Bayless
Jason Hammel
Joe Flamm
Stephanie Izard
What neighborhood did Stephanie Izard open her first restaurant in?
Correct answer: Bucktown
Lakeview
West Loop
South Loop
Bucktown
The man who gave us Heaven on Seven.
Correct answer: Jimmy Bannos
Phil Vettel
Jimmy Bannos
Emeril Lagasse
Jerry Kleiner
Each year, the JBF names a restaurant to its America's classics category. Which Chicago restaurant has NOT won the award?
Correct answer: The Golden Apple
Tufano's
The Golden Apple
Calumet Fisheries
Berghoff
Which Chicagoan has won the most James Beard awards?
Correct answer: Steve Dolinsky
Penny Pollack
Paul Kahan
Rick Bayless
Steve Dolinsky
Which one of these Chicago restaurant luminaries had a speaking role on "The Bear"?
Correct answer: Donnie Madia
Beverly Kim
Erling Wu-Bower
Donnie Madia
Brendan Sodikoff
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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!