Wines, Bites, and Brunch

Chef Laura Frankel serves as Executive Chef for Wolfgang Puck at Spertus. Founder of the adventurous, gourmet kosher Shallots restaurants, Chef Laura shares Wolfgang Puck’s passion for warm hospitality and a commitment to featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients from regional suppliers. Food is integral in Jewish culture. Which makes Spertus a perfect place for to embrace your culinary curiosity.
Cleanse your palate because these events are coming up soon!
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Upcoming Events
Spertus is Cooking
Tuesday, August 17 at 6:30 pm
Rosh HaShanah Boot Camp
Chef Laura Wants to Show YOU
How To Make Holiday Entertaining Easy
Entertaining doesn’t need to be a daunting task. Give 5771 a sweet start by letting Chef Laura Frankel—who regularly prepares dinner for hundreds of hungry guests—introduce you to insider secrets gained from her years of cooking professionally and for her family.
Learn to embrace the season with innovative menu items that feature the best of fall produce. Get plan-ahead tips and see demonstrations of time-saving techniques. Sample delectable Rosh HaShanah dishes—both sweet and savory—and leave with recipes cards to add to your own repertoire.
Following the program, Chef Laura will sign copies of her cookbooks, Jewish Cooking for All Seasons and Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes, available for purchase from the Spertus Shop.
$18 | $15 for Spertus members
Or call 312.322.1773 for reservations.

