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Title: In awe...I teared up a little
Post by: nameless on June 14, 2013, 02:15:08 PM
I'm in awe of this executive chef (Kerry Hieber) at the Hilton Orrington in Evanston IL.  I'm attending a conference, week-long, all meals provided via buffet...so I asked to speak to the catering to find out what it feasible, etc. or if I need separate meals.

Well, omg, I'm floored by this executive chef!  They get allergies a lot and she said her niece has bad food allergies. She REALLY gets it.  We went through the usual discussions, etc. and all will be good.

What floored me? Well --- she said she goes to Whole Foods to the allergy sections to get nut-free cereals and whatnot for food allergic guests for catering. Adding to that...there are apparently TWO nut-free bakeries that SHE WILL GET ME SAFE DESSERT FROM!

:happydance:

I mean really, so above and beyond --- it's quite darn awesome.

Adrienne
Title: Re: In awe...I teared up a little
Post by: Scout on June 14, 2013, 02:30:22 PM
 :happydance: :yes:
Title: Re: In awe...I teared up a little
Post by: CMdeux on June 14, 2013, 02:40:18 PM
I'm so thrilled for you!!


(And wow, how awesome is this person??)   :heart:
Title: Re: In awe...I teared up a little
Post by: Macabre on June 14, 2013, 03:46:42 PM
Oooh that is fabulous!!

Please ask her the name if the nut free bakeries so we can go!
Title: Re: In awe...I teared up a little
Post by: maeve on June 14, 2013, 05:23:35 PM
That's wonderful. 
Title: Re: In awe...I teared up a little
Post by: TabiCat on June 14, 2013, 05:27:50 PM
 :grouphug: :thumbsup: :happydance:
Title: Re: In awe...I teared up a little
Post by: GoingNuts on June 14, 2013, 06:43:51 PM
Sounds like a good location for a FAS reunion.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: In awe...I teared up a little
Post by: GingerPye on June 14, 2013, 10:10:09 PM
That is SO wonderful!!!! 
Title: Re: In awe...I teared up a little
Post by: starlight on June 15, 2013, 06:56:18 PM
That's so awesome! Did she give you the names of the nut-free bakeries?
Title: Re: In awe...I teared up a little
Post by: nameless on June 15, 2013, 07:55:09 PM
No, I didn't get the names. The hotel is in Evanston IL so...somewhere in/around that vicinity (I'm sure they advertise it).

Adrienne
Title: Re: In awe...I teared up a little
Post by: starlight on June 15, 2013, 11:11:25 PM
Ok, I did some googling. I found Nutphree's, which I knew about http://nutphrees.com/index.html (http://nutphrees.com/index.html), and Lizzie's, which I did NOT know about and I'm so so excited there's finally one in the city limits and CTA accessible!! http://lizziesbakeshoppe.com/ (http://lizziesbakeshoppe.com/)
Title: Re: In awe...I teared up a little
Post by: Macabre on June 15, 2013, 11:44:50 PM
Like!