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Curtis Duffy is a renowned American chef and restaurateur known for his artistry and ingredient-driven menus. He owns and operates the esteemed Ever Restaurant Group in Chicago and has garnered international acclaim. Ever earned two Michelin stars, and his previous venture, Grace, earned three from 2015 to 2018.
Duffy has been honored with Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star rating, Triple A's Five-Diamond rating, and the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef, Great Lakes Award in 2016. Recently, the Robb Report honored him as one of the top 50 most influential figures in fine dining.
Chef Duffy's captivating journey is chronicled in the acclaimed documentary For Grace, which highlights his rise from adversity to culinary greatness.
In addition to his culinary pursuits, Duffy is deeply committed to giving back to the community. He sits on the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts advisory board, where a $25,000 scholarship in his name is awarded. Duffy’s past charitable efforts have included volunteering and serving as chef chair for the Grand Chefs Gala, a Greater Illinois Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fundraiser. He also participates in Chicago's Banchet Awards.
In 2022, Duffy opened After, a come-as-you-are bar, and The Canvas by Ever, a high-end event space next door to Ever. Both places have received high praise. Conversations That Challenge Reality
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