Saturday, September 6th
2pm CT – Center Stage

Curtis Duffy is a Michelin-starred chef and co-owner of Ever and After in Chicago. He built his career at top restaurants like Charlie Trotter’s, Alinea, and Avenues before opening Grace in 2012, which consistently earned three Michelin stars before closing in 2017. His story was featured in the 2015 documentary For Grace. In 2020, Duffy opened Ever, earning two Michelin stars each year since it’s opening, followed by After, named one of Esquire’s Best Bars of 2023. A James Beard Award-winner, he has appeared on Top Chef, Iron Chef, The Bear, and released his first book Fireproof in 2025.