Restaurant · Modern American fine dining

Charlie Trotter's

Name: Charlie Trotter's
Address: Chicago, United States

Chicago, United States· closed

Charlie Trotter's was a modern American fine-dining restaurant in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, open from 1987 to 2012. Founded by chef Charlie Trotter, it became known for its tasting menus, farm-to-table approach, and multiple Michelin stars.

Who's worked here

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KS

Karen Shields · Head Pastry Chef2003–2008

BK

Beverly Kim · Cook2001–2002

CD

Curtis Duffy · Chef2000–2003

OC

Oriol Castro · Stage / Training Placement1998–2008

NE

Niclas Ekstedt · Cook1997–1998

CP

Christoforos Peskias1995–1996

GA

Grant Achatz · Cook1994–1994

SR

Shaun Rankin · Stage / visiting chef gaining experience1993–1993

DM

David Myers · Cook1990–1992

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Restaurant · Modern American fine dining

Charlie Trotter's

Chicago, United States· closed

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Charlie Trotter's was a modern American fine-dining restaurant in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, open from 1987 to 2012. Founded by chef Charlie Trotter, it became known for its tasting menus, farm-to-table approach, and multiple Michelin stars.