Dan Smith
Comfort RevisitedLast updated: May 14, 2013
Contact Information
- Dan@heartyboys.com
More Details
- Job Start
- October 10, 1999
- Age
- 50
- Hometown
- Bellmore, NY
- Current City
- Chicago, Il
Title(s)
Executive Chef/Owner,
Hearty
Summary
Dan Smith is one half of The Hearty Boys; he and partner Steve McDonagh are trend setting Chicago caterers, authors of “Talk with Your Mouth Full”, original winners of Search For The Next Food Network Star and hosts of Party Line With the Hearty Boys. Their recently launched 3 star restaurant, HEARTY, has been much lauded for it’s “inspired and deft twists on iconic dishes”.
Specialties
Vegetable gardening, Local spirit cocktails, Housemade condiments, Housemade pasta, In-house ice creams, Vegetarian, and Vintage-style cocktails
Cuisine(s)
View Extended Profile (Education, Experience, Awards, etc)
Work Experience: Culinary
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Hearty
Title: Executive Chef/Owner
Employment: Current -
HB a hearty boys spot
Title: chef owner
Chef: Myself
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Notes:
Employment: May 2005 - Jan 2007 -
The Hearty Boys Caterers
Title: chef owner
Chef: Myself
Cuisine: All types
Notes:
Employment: Jan 1999 - Present -
Skidders Cafe
Title: Chef Owner
Chef: Myself
Cuisine: Casual American
Notes:
Employment: Jan 1992 - Jan 1997
Behind the Line: Dan Smith
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Background (78% complete)
From childhood influences through career development to that “aha” moment -
Your Career (25% complete)
Education, experience and the future -
On the Job (26% complete)
Life behind the stoves or bar — and on the front lines -
Inspirations (2% complete)
The people, food and beverage, culture and experiences that drive all that passion -
Favorites (13% complete)
Personal preferences — the order of the day -
A Little Bit of Fun (2% complete)
Everything from eating habits to playing media to bikes and body ink -
Off the Clock (9% complete)
Dining and drinking, home and hobbies, vacations and volunteering… the pros take time off -
Help for Home Cooks/Bartenders (1% complete)
Industry pros help home cooks and bartenders get it right and expand their repertoires