Oct 2, 2009
Dish Flash
Dish Flash
A New Table
Giuseppe Scurato, a top-flight chef who made his bones at Boka, Landmark, and, most recently, Topaz Cafe, has been looking for his own place for a while now. He finally found it today in Uptown’s former Monticchio space (4882 N. Clark St.), where he plans to open an affordable contemporary American restaurant called Ceres' Table. “The European influence has always been there,” says Scurato of his cooking. “But this time it’s going to be some Italian.” The name comes from the Roman goddess of agriculture (you may know her from her perch atop the Chicago Board of Trade). “Ceres was born in Sicily, like me,” says Scurato, who plans to introduce a late-night menu on weekends shortly after the place opens in early November. As for Topaz (780 Village Center Dr., Burr Ridge; 630-654-1616), life goes on: Scurato’s former sous-chef, Ryan Wombacher, has been promoted to exec chef.
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Reader Comments:
Good luck Bepe,
i cannot wait for this! one of the most talented chefs in the city!!!!
We cant wait to come to Chicago for your restaurant. Rumor has it you are going to get your show on the Food Channel!! CONGRATS.
F. Trebocki
executive chef
RED 55
Congratulations Giuseppe and Carolyn!!! Ceres Table what a beautiful name! I can hardly wait to celebrate with you! Love, Adagio
I am so happy to hear about the new resturant. What a great thing for the city of Chicago!!! Can't wait.
NM
I am so happy for you both! YEA!
Looking forward to eating at Ceres' Table.
Love,
Julie T.