About
Welcome to ChicagoCulinarian.com. As a trained reporter, it’s hard sometimes to use the “I” word (translation: blog). But, in my paid-for writings about chefs, cooking, farmers, food, and the business of food, so many other stories pop up. They, too, deserve the same recognition. Enter ChicagoCulinarian, a blog / e-zine / online space / website covering chefs, restaurants, cooking, cocktails, farms, markets, and other aspects of the Chicago culinary world that make this city such a national food destination. For the culinary professional, ChicagoCulinarian a place to peek into the kitchens of other businesses, find out what colleagues are doing, and learn about burgeoning trends. For the culinary lover, ChicagoCulinarian.com is a place to read about new restaurants and good eats, find out what Chicago chefs are up to, pick up cooking tips and recipes, get the scoop on farmer’s market finds, track events, or just read my food-focused ramblings and more. For both, it’s a celebration of Midwestern culture and cuisine. Please feel free to email ideas, tips and suggestions to amelia@amelialevin.com.
Amelia Levin is a Chicago-based freelance writer and cookbook author covering food and the restaurant industry for both consumer and business-to-business media outlets. Her work has appeared in various local newspapers, magazines and national trade publications. She is also a certified chef (Kendall College), recipe developer and cookbook author. A hard-news reporter by training (Chicago Tribune), Amelia is a former senior editor for the now-closed Reed Business Information’s Food & Hospitality magazine group. She serves on the board of the International Food Editorial Council (IFEC) and is an active member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP). Her first book, Chicago Chef’s Table, comes out Spring 2012 (Globe Pequod).
