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Obituaries
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June 1, 2023
Local Pizza Legend Andrew Bellucci Has Died
The chef collapsed in his restaurant last night.
By
Chris Crowley
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Apr. 7, 2023
Mimi Sheraton, the Influential Food Writer, Has Died
She was 97.
By
Chris Crowley
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Aug. 5, 2021
Kitchen Arts & Letters’ Nach Waxman Has Died
For nearly 40 years, he was a go-to resource for chefs, writers, and curious home cooks
By
Rachel Sugar
tributes
Mar. 1, 2021
RIP to David Mintz, the Inventor of Tofutti
The so-called “P.T. Barnum of tofu” was a pioneer of plant-based capitalism.
By
Hugh Merwin
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Nov. 11, 2020
Good-bye to the Lox Sherpa of New York City
“It always felt like Sherpa really saw you.”
By
Joshua David Stein
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Oct. 28, 2020
Cecilia Chiang, the Restaurateur Who Changed Chinese Food in America, Has Died
She opened the Mandarin in 1961, introducing this country to dishes that are now ubiquitous.
By
Chris Crowley
remembrances
June 29, 2020
I Lost My Dad to Coronavirus. I Have to Reopen My Restaurant For Him.
Chef Leah Cohen remembers her father.
As told to
Chris Crowley
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June 8, 2020
She Was a Godmother for New York’s Vietnamese Restaurant Community
Remembering Anh-Tuyet Nguyen.
By
Chris Crowley
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Apr. 20, 2020
Le Cirque Restaurateur Sirio Maccioni Has Died
The Italian native was 88.
By
Nikita Richardson
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Apr. 14, 2020
He Was the Backbone of Jean-Georges. The Coronavirus Took His Life.
Jesus Roman Melendez played a crucial role at one of Manhattan’s most celebrated restaurants.
By
Chris Crowley
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Mar. 6, 2020
Legendary Chef Gray Kunz Has Died
Chefs from around the world are mourning the death.
By
Chris Crowley
in memorium
Feb. 24, 2020
B. Smith’s Life as a Boundary-Pushing Restaurateur
The model and cookbook author died at 70.
By
Nikita Richardson
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Jan. 28, 2020
The Food World Mourns Artist Jason Polan
He was 37 years old.
By
Chris Crowley
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Sept. 23, 2019
Chefs Remember Carl Ruiz, Who Passed Away This Weekend
The restaurateur and Food Network star was 44.
By
Chris Crowley
r.i.p.
July 11, 2019
Restaurant World Ceramicist Wynne Noble Has Died
The Brooklyn-based artist crafted plates for Gramercy Tavern, Momofuku Kawi, Contra, and more.
By
Nikita Richardson
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Apr. 3, 2019
RIP, Inventor of Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa
Charles Sanna was 101 years old.
By
Nikita Richardson
obituaries
Feb. 22, 2019
R.I.P. to Superiority Burger’s Tahini Ranch Dressing
“I will carry tahini ranch in my heart FOREVER.”
By
Chris Crowley
appreciations
Feb. 13, 2019
Thank You, Fatima Ali
The chef became an icon by honoring her roots.
By
Madhuri Sastry
obituaries
Jan. 28, 2019
RIP to Brian Bui, ‘the King of King Street’
“A genuine happiness radiated from him.”
By
Steve Garbarino
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Oct. 24, 2018
RIP, Inventor of the Green-Bean Casserole
Dorcas Reilly created the Thanksgiving favorite in the Campbell’s test kitchen in 1955.
By
Chris Crowley
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Oct. 5, 2018
The Chef Behind New York’s Celebrated Tanoshi Has Died
Toshio Oguma was suffering from gastric cancer.
By
Chris Crowley
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Sept. 4, 2018
Kenny Shopsin Was the Ornery, Profane Cook That New York Needed
The owner of the city’s most eccentric diner has died.
By
Chris Crowley
legends
Aug. 6, 2018
How Joël Robuchon Became the Most Influential Chef in the World
The French chef’s rise to prominence was marked by outsider status and a flair for mixing the old with the new.
By
Hugh Merwin
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June 4, 2018
The Food World Mourns the Late, Influential Cookbook Author Barbara Kafka
Writers, cooks, and fans shared their remembrances.
By
Chris Crowley
obituaries
May 31, 2018
Legendary New Orleans Restaurateur Ella Brennan Has Died at 92
She was the matriarch of the city’s most influential restaurant family.
By
Clint Rainey
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May 21, 2018
Saltie Chef and Co-founder Rebecca Clare Collerton Has Died
She helped create one of contemporary New York’s most obsessed-over sandwich shops.
By
Chris Crowley
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Oct. 16, 2017
New York Chef and ‘Escoffier of Offal’ Takashi Inoue Has Died
The chef made a name for himself at his immensely popular namesake restaurant.
By
Chris Crowley
RIP
Feb. 26, 2016
Blackberry Farm’s Sam Beall Has Died
He died in a skiing accident at age 39.
By
Sierra Tishgart
RIP
Dec. 30, 2015
Beloved Pastry Chef Gina DePalma Has Died
She helped open Babbo, and worked there for 15 years.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Obituaries
May 8, 2013
Myron and Phil’s Founder Dies at 95; Restaurant Catches Fire Shortly After
Classic steakhouse owner dies.
By
Michael Gebert
Obituaries
Apr. 5, 2013
Remembering Roger Ebert on Food and Drink
Remembering how the Chicago critic talked about eating and drinking.
By
Michael Gebert
Oeno-File
Mar. 15, 2013
Chateau Montelena Founder Dies
He was 86.
By
Jay Barmann
Obituaries
Jan. 17, 2013
Harry the Hot Dog Man Dies at 103, Still Working
Harry’s Hot Dogs owner dies at 103.
By
Michael Gebert
Obituaries
Dec. 18, 2012
200 Turn Out To Remember Gold Star Bartender Susan Stursberg
Bartender at popular Wicker Park spot remembered.
By
Michael Gebert
Obituaries
Nov. 1, 2012
In Memoriam: Diran J. Soulian, Owner of Top Notch Beef Burgers
Six decades running a classic burger stand.
By
Michael Gebert
Obituaries
Oct. 31, 2012
Longtime
Sun-Times
Reviewer Pat Bruno Dies at 78
Sun-Times food critic Pat Bruno dies.
By
Michael Gebert
Obituaries
Oct. 10, 2012
Allen Brothers Chairman Bobby Hatoff Dies
4th generation chairman of Chicago meat packer passes away.
By
Michael Gebert
Obituaries
Sept. 12, 2012
Owner of Cross-Rhodes Dies in Accident
Owner of Evanston’s Cross Rhodes dies in accident.
By
Michael Gebert
Obituaries
Sept. 12, 2012
San Bruno Restaurant Owner Killed in Car Accident
Isaac Mejia, who for years owned Don Pico’s in San Bruno, died Saturday.
By
Jay Barmann
Obituaries
July 26, 2012
Renowned San Francisco Restaurateur, Maurice Rouas, Dies
The longtime owner of Fleur de Lys was 73.
By
Jay Barmann
Obituaries
July 11, 2012
Food Legend Marion Cunningham Dies at Age 90
The renowned latter-day author of the ‘Fannie Farmer Cookbook’ has passed owing to complications from Alzheimer’s.
By
Jay Barmann
Obituaries
July 6, 2012
Remembering a Woman Who Loved History, Sausage and Elves
Guardian of family sausage legacy passes.
By
Michael Gebert
Obituaries
June 27, 2012
More on Nora Ephron, Food, and Movies
By
Jay Barmann
Obituaries
Nov. 4, 2011
Allen Bernstein, Builder of Morton’s Chain, Dies
Founder of upscale chain segment dies.
By
Michael Gebert
Obituaries
July 12, 2011
Afghan President’s Half-Brother and Former Chicago Restaurateur Killed
The influential brother had a strange connection to Chicago.
By
Nick Kindelsperger
Obituaries
June 28, 2011
‘Butter-Cow Lady’ Norma Lyon, a State Fair Icon, Dies at 81
She sculpted things out of butter, including the Last Supper, for the Iowa State Fair since 1960.
By
Jay Barmann
Obituaries
June 21, 2011
T.J. Robinson, Owner of Oakland’s Beloved and Bizarre Gingerbread House,
The Gingerbread House was a weird and special place.
By
Jay Barmann
Obituaries
May 24, 2011
Tragedy Befalls Young Line Cook at Local: Mission Eatery
By
Jay Barmann
Obituaries
May 6, 2011
R.I.P. Marc Valiani
By
Jay Barmann
Obituaries
May 4, 2011
Boulevard Remembers 9/11 Victim Heather Ho
The one-time ‘Chron’ Rising Star died at 32 on September 11th.
By
Jay Barmann
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