February 25, 2014 For the first time in the history of Women Chefs and Restaurateurs, the annual conference visits the vital Midwest, home of historical and contemporary trends in the restaurant world and corporate food production industry. Chicago became home to many large food manufacturers because of its central location in our country, making it an easy place to conduct nationwide business. Today, Chicago holds center court in many domains in the food arena, and we can’t wait to go on this adventure with you during the WCR conference. This 21st Annual conference will explore green topics — both environmental and financial — relevant to women in all aspects of the culinary industry. Tours, speakers and panels will all focus on the newest innovations in Keeping It Green and how to make those decisions financially sound. There are many additional costs that can be added to a business when green practices are implemented and our conference will delve into these issues. When we speak of “green” in foodservice and hospitality, we often think of simply “sustainable.” But “green” also refers to an abundance of monetary issues that must be taken into consideration to create a profitable business. This conference will explore both environmental and financial topics with tours, classes, speakers, panels and hands-on experiences. Located in the heart of the exciting Magnificent Mile, WCR’s conference will be held on Michigan Avenue at the InterContinental Hotel, 505 N Michigan Ave. The hotel has recently undergone a complete environmental makeover, making it not only a convenient location for exploring the city, but also fitting for the 2014 theme. Registration prices range from $75 to $795, depending on the level of participation. Featured Presenters Deann Bayless Rick Bayless Dara Bunjon Kristy Del Coro Rohini Dey Judith Dunbar Hines Elizabeth Falkner Gale Gand Rita Gutekanst Rochelle Huppin Beverly Kim Vince Lupo Barbara Lynch Ellen Malloy Katrina Markoff Lisa Necrason Nell Newman Ina Pinkney Anupy Singla Jeffrey Spear Sarah Stegner Kari Underly Paul Virant Jillian Vose Karen Weigert Featured Chefs Malika Ameen Lisa Bonjour Christine Cikowski Jennifer Cox Dana Cree Hedy Goldsmith Stephanie Izzard Sarah Grueneberg Rebecca LaMalfa Carrie Nahabedian Nicole Pederson Ileana Regan Toni Roberts Amanda Rockman Mindy Segal Kristine Subido Christina Tosi Culinary Tours – March 9 Spirits and Suds Food and Wine in the Fox River Valley Zoom In: A Lesson in Food Photography Candied Chicago Walking Tour American Lamb: Nose-to-Tail Butchery Culinary Tours – March 12 Eataly Behind the Scenes Fermentation: Ancient Techniques in a Modern World Produce, Plants and Aquaponics Sweet Home Chicago: A Chocolate Tour