Announcing our new Executive Chef and Partner

This summer we are beyond excited to announce a new partnership with Chef Joe Gancarz. Executive Chef Joe Gancarz began his culinary career out of necessity during college.  These humble beginnings in a series of fast casual restaurants were just the start of an already impressive career.  Joe left the traditional safe route and pursued culinary school at Chicago’s Kendall College.  The many accolades Joe received at school including deans list and being selected as teaching assistant, point to his never fail attitude that have carried him through his culinary career.  After school Joe worked in a series of Michelin starred restaurants including a position as Chef de Cuisine responsible for a large portion of the menu that earned the star as well as a 2015 Zagat 30 under 30 Best Young Innovative Chefs. Today Joe has taken the position of Executive Chef and partner at Brix, forming a new partnership with his friend from the first day of culinary school.  He is poised to bring the Michelin Star experience to the world of catering and eventually to a series of restaurant projects the new partnership will create.

Additionally we are poised to announce another new team member Sous Chef Ian Mccaffrey.  Ian has an impressive resume for someone of his age and his experience has already made our team stronger. 

In celebration of our new partnership and to offer you a chance to see first hand how talented our new team is, we are hosting a pop-dinner on September 30th at 7:00 PM.  The dinner will be 7 courses with wine pairings for $95.  Tickets are available at the link below.  We look forward to seeing you there!

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/brix-pop-up-dinner-tickets-27174440483

1 weekend...2 big events

Looking for some great ideas for the Kentucky Derby and Mother's Day?  

We have you covered!

Join Brix on Saturday, May 7th at The Guesthouse Hotel to celebrate the running of the 142nd Kentucky Derby! Enjoy a Derby inspired menu, mint juleps and open bar!  

Use the link below to purchase your tickets today!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/derby-day-at-the-guesthouse-hotel-tickets-24621469478

Treat mom to something really special this year!  Pop a bottle of bubbles and toast mom, as you enjoy a brunch basket by Brix on a private charter from Chicago Sailing!

http://www.chicagosailing.com

Welcome to the team, Julia!

Brix is excited to announce the addition of our newest team member, Julia Greatting!  After working behind the scenes with Brix since the beginning, Julia has come on to work with us full time as our Director of Catering & Events, and we could not be more thrilled!

Julia comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the events and catering field.  After graduating college she set out in the fundraising arena, working both in political and not-for-profit fundraising.  While she enjoyed her work, her true passion was in food and coordinating events.  With her mind set in the direction she wanted to go, Julia left fundraising and took on a position with the Boka Restaurant Group in Chicago.  She worked hand-in-hand with the Catering Manager and began in-depth learning as to what it really took to plan weddings, large events and buyouts of restaurants.  After some time there, she transitioned to Marriott Hotels, where she continued her learning in large scale event coordination, sales and catering. For the past 2 years Julia had been the Catering, Events and Gifting Manager for Pastoral; where she coordinated catering between all locations, restaurant buyouts and the corporate gifting for the company. 

Julia brings years of experience and knowledge with her, and is an absolute pleasure to work with!  We are elated to have her with Brix and for you to have the opportunity to work with her!

New Tasting Menu Restaurant Oriole Opening This Month

We are really excited to try Oriole when it opens.  When I worked in wine sales while Brix was getting on it's feet, I used to sell Cara Sandoval wine at Senza with H2vino.  Always love to see a new project from such a great team.  Confident we will see Michelin Stars here as well!  The article from Eater Chicago is posted below.  Hope to see you all there!

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