Stephanie Samuels
Last updated: May 14, 2013
Contact Information
- yumcake@angelfood...
More Details
- Job Start
- September 22, 2004
- Age
- 51
- Hometown
- Chicago, IL
- Current City
- Chicago, IL
Title(s)
Summary
Pastry Chef and Owner of Angel Food Bakery in Chicago. If my goal was to achieve a community minded atmosphere where my customers can enjoy quality unique comfort food, and leave feeling good in belly and mind, then I've achieved it. I have definitely created a whole new family by opening the Bakery. Now, If I could figure out how to make money doing it, that would be a plus!
Specialties
Cuisine(s)
Work Experience: Culinary
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Angel Food Bakery
Title: Pastry Chef/Owner
Employment: Current -
Metropolis Cafe, & Metropolis 1800
Title: Pastry Chef
Chef: Erwin Drecshler
Cuisine: American
Notes:
Was on opening staff
Employment: Sep 1986 - Feb 1991
Work Experience: Non-Culinary
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Self Employed
Title: Food Stylist
Responsibilities: Food stylist for print and film media in Chicago and Milwaukee
Employment: Dec 1992 - Jun 2004
Accolades
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featured on 3 Food network shows, and 1 Cooking Channel show Recipe for Success, Sugar Rush, Unwrapped, and The United Tastes of America
August 2007 (National television exposure)
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Chicago Tribune Neighborhood feature
March 2011 (Significant local press)
http://www.chicagotrib...
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Chicago's Best, Best Cake Balls
March 2011 (Local television exposure)
http://www.cltv.com/vi...
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Time Out Chicago Critic's Pick
December 2009 (Significant local press)
http://timeoutchicago....
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Time Out Chicago, Hot Chocolate
October 2010 (Significant local press)
http://timeoutchicago....
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Bake and Destroy Welcome to Angel Food Bakery
September 2009 (Significant local press)
http://bakeanddestroy....
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At the Chef's Table, Chicago Sun Times
February 2012 (Significant local press)
http://www.suntimes.co...
Other Education
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Beloit College
1983
BA
Studio Art & Museum Studies
Behind the Line: Stephanie Samuels
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Background (32% complete)
From childhood influences through career development to that “aha” moment -
Your Career (3% complete)
Education, experience and the future -
On the Job (7% complete)
Life behind the stoves or bar — and on the front lines -
Inspirations (10% complete)
The people, food and beverage, culture and experiences that drive all that passion -
Philosophies (8% complete)
Thoughtful takes on all things culinary -
Favorites (10% complete)
Personal preferences — the order of the day -
A Little Bit of Fun (6% complete)
Everything from eating habits to playing media to bikes and body ink -
Off the Clock (11% complete)
Dining and drinking, home and hobbies, vacations and volunteering… the pros take time off -
Help for Home Cooks/Bartenders (2% complete)
Industry pros help home cooks and bartenders get it right and expand their repertoires