Jeremy Allen White of FX’s The Bear visits Mr. Beef in Chicago’s Orleans, the site of inspiration for the character’s restaurant

Chicago — “Bear” from FXs stars Jeremy Allen White as a rising chef, Carme Berzato, who takes over his family’s Italian beef wing after his brother’s death. The restaurant in the chain is inspired by Mr. Beef on Orleans, an old staple in Chicago’s River North neighborhood that Allen visited recently. “I love Chicago,” White says. “It’s so beautiful and it’s a great city.” White says he trained at a culinary school and worked in a Michelin-starred kitchen to prepare for his role. He went the extra mile to look…

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Garrett Melendez and Danica Brin talk about the new chef’s illustrated kiss

last week, press uni The graphic novel was released Chef’s Kiss, an enchanting maturation story for adults that serves not only heart charm and romance, but also some truly delicious foods that aren’t just a treat for the eyes thanks to the inclusion of only original recipes written for the story. Written by Garrett Melendez with Art by Danica Brin, Hank Jones Colors, and Letters from Hasan Otsmani Ilhau, Chef’s Kiss It follows Ben Cook, a recent college graduate who, after struggling to find a job in his chosen field…

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