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
Latke-palooza
One for each night
Wednesday, November 17 at 6:30 pm
Potatoes and onions are great, but why not carrots and zucchini? Or spinach and parsnips? Chef Laura Frankel introduces you to an array of latke possibilities, as she combines her favorite ingredients into eight different, delicious crispy treats packed with produce. Sample new versions and variations. Pick up tips on which oils to use, how to simplify preparation, and how to store and serve the finished products.
Chef Laura Frankel is Executive Chef for Spertus Kosher Catering. Founder of the adventurous, gourmet kosher Shallots restaurants in Chicago and New York and author of Jewish Cooking for All Seasons, she has made it her creative mission to reimagine and revitalize the diverse—and delicious—traditions of Jewish cooking.
$18 | $15 for Spertus members.
Includes take-home recipe cards to add to your own repertoire.

