Behind the Line: Jimmy Bannos Jr.
Topic: On the Job
Culinary Style
Do your menu items completely change with the seasons, or just the sides/preparation of the dishes?
- Jimmy Bannos Jr.
- Executive Chef/Owner
- The Purple Pig
- Chicago, IL
Both. Many of my antipasti change through season. But my main dishes I change the side or garnish.
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Posted 11/21/11 - Share this entry
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