As the owner of Miramar Bistro, Gabe's Backstage Lounge and his eponymous Highwood restaurant Gabriel's, Chef Gabriel Viti is synonymous with the North Shore. Viti is also an avid mountain climber, having tackled Mont Blanc, Mt. Ranier and, most recently, Ecuadoran volcanoes. more ›

Thursday night some of Chicago's best chefs will be preparing dishes for Toque, an event to benefit Children's Oncology Services, Inc. The benefit takes place at Harold Washington Library Center (400 S. State Street) and will includes cocktails and a degustation menu as well as both a silent and live auction. Tickets are $250 each. Bill Kurtis, founder of Tallgass Beef Company, will be the Master of Ceremonies and the Chef Coordinator for the event is Michael Kornick of MK, one of our favorites. Featured Chefs include: more ›