Farewell, Phil Georgouses, Charcoal Oven founder

It’s a rare thing for a restaurant to survive over six decades with the same owner. We’re sad to hear of the death of Phil Georgouses, 87, the genial founder and host of Charcoal Oven in Skokie, one of the oldest, extant restaurants in the north suburbs. Visitors to this fine-dining spot with its distinctive [...]

Paul Wildermuth memorial planned for Dec. 5

UPDATE — EVENT POSTPONED. The memorial is being rescheduled to January. We were shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden death of the talented chef Paul Wildermuth at the tragically young age of 46. Wildermuth, formerly executive chef at Marche, Opera and Red Light, among others, collapsed and died Nov. 13 of complications of [...]

Leah’s Notebook: News of Chicago’s dining scene

Condolences to the family and friends of Edna Stewart, founder and head chef of West Side soul food spot Edna’s Restaurant.

The last Chicago maitre d’

One more bit of elegance vanished from the world Tuesday.

The reported the death of Arturo Petterino.