Today is my birthday. The reason I am telling this tidbit of information to the world is to share my excitement over the coolest birthday gift from my brother, Don, and sister-in-law, Kristy. I will be the Guest Chef For The Day at Charlie Trotter’s Restaurant in Chicago, spending the complete day in the kitchen including food preparation training and working on the line! Then after cooking from 2 PM to 9 PM, I change out of my chef’s whites and sit down to dinner in the dining room with my family. Whoo! Hoo!
“Charlie Trotter’s is regarded as one of the finest restaurants in the world. For 20 years, the restaurant has dedicated itself to excellence in the culinary arts. Never willing to rest on its laurels, Charlie Trotter’s Restaurant is innovative and progressive in the world of food and wine and has been instrumental in establishing new standards for fine dining.”
If any of my friends, including my blogger friends, are in Chicago on this particular summer evening (date to be determined), come to Charlie Trotter’s (reservations required) and let me cook for you!
Thanks Don and Kristy. I love you. Whoo! Hoo!
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Thanks Cynthia – One of the most fun parts of the whole event will be to share with you all. And yeah, they do ROCK!
I am speechless. And you most definitely deserve it. Do write when you have the time and tell us how it was. So totally happy that you got such an opportunity. Your brother and sister-in-law are totally and absolutely rock!
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE BIRTHDAY WISHES!
Hi Pinknest – I love that, “a ridiculous amount of fun” YAY!
Hi Laurie – Your comment is so sweet. I was fortunate to eat at the kitchen table at Charlie Trotter’s twice. The first time in 1998, and he was yelling at his staff, so that might be scary. But the second time in 2006, he was as sweet as pie, mellowed with age?
Hi Simona – It is awesome indeed!
Hi Sylvia – Heaven, yes!
Hi Merisi – In-depth report, you bet!
Hi Marie – I want to take lots of photos, but I AM working. haha
They cannot guarantee that Charlie will be there 🙁
Hi Peter – I am extremely fortunate to have such a wonderful family. I am blessed. Thanks for your comment.
Hi Winedeb – Thanks, and i can’t wait to share!
Hi Amy – Cool family, absolutely. I am going to be a sponge!
Hi Marla – I will be the best student on earth!
Hi Ronelle – Thanks for the wonderful birthday wishes. I am sooo excited about this event.
Hi Lisa – Thanks for sharing the excitement!
Oh my God, how thrilling! That’s fantastic — and happy birthday!
Oh Lori Lynn, what a wonderful gift! You must be still wandering in the memory by the time you get this comment, and I hope the memory is still having you in the clouds! Sorry for the late birthday wishes too…but I hope this year will be special in all its delightful surprises – it started out that way it seems!
Ronelle