10:30-11:15 a.m. Dave Miller

Dave Miller, Chef and Proprietor, Baker Miller

Dave owns Baker Miller, Chicago’s first artisan stone mill bakery & dinette, with his wife Megan Miller, a pastry chef. Previously the founder of Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits, Dave won a Zagat 30 Under 30 Award and has been nominated twice as Outstanding Baker semi-finalist by the James Beard Foundation.

The Chefs at Play Stage is Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Erling Wu-Bower

Erling Wu-Bower, Executive Chef and Co-Owner, Pacific Standard Time

Erling is a young veteran of Chicago’s famed One Off Hospitality Group and protégé of Chef Paul Kahan. Erling founded Underscore Hospitality in 2017 with longtime colleague Joshua Tilden and partnered with One Off to open Pacific Standard Time, “a market-obsessed, hearth-driven restaurant with West Coast soul,” in 2018. He was a three-time James Beard “Best Chef: Great Lakes” finalist during his previous tenure with One Off’s Nico Osteria.

The Chefs at Play Stage is Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

12:30-1:15 p.m. Tony and Cathy Mantuano

Tony Mantuano, Chef and Partner, Spiaggia, Café Spiaggia, Terzo Piano and River Roast

James Beard Award winner Tony Mantuano is an influential culinary force, a chef who has been on the ground floor of defining true Italian cuisine in the United States. In addition to his role as chef-partner at Chicago’s Michelin-starred restaurant Spiaggia, Tony is chef-partner at River Roast, situated on the Chicago River; Terzo Piano, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant at The Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago; Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs, set to open this spring; and Maddon’s Post, a new concept set to open soon in the heart of Wrigleyville in partnership with Chicago Cubs Manager Joe Maddon. Tony is a recipient of the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Midwest and The Chicago Tribune’s Good Eating Award. Other projects include cookbook collaborations with wife Cathy Mantuano, a wine expert and former manager of Spiaggia.

Cathy Mantuano, Wine Consultant, Spiaggia Restaurant

Cathy Mantuano is a sought-after expert on wine and food pairings from New York to San Francisco, and a contributor to Chicago television and radio. She creates wine pairings for Chicago’s Spiaggia restaurant, owned by her husband, Chef Tony Mantuano, and she helps restaurants around the country create distinctive wine lists. Cathy got her start working in the dining room of a prestigious Milwaukee restaurant during college. There she met Tony, then a young chef, with whom she shared a remarkably similar passion for all things Italian. The two worked in several Michelin-starred restaurants in Italy, then brought their experience and passion to Chicago and Spiaggia. Cathy has operated a number of successful restaurants, taught classes on wine and wine-and-food pairing, and co-authored The Spiaggia Cookbook and Wine Bar Food with Tony Mantuano.

The Chefs at Play Stage is Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

1:30-2:15 p.m. Derek Robinson and Alia Dalal

Dr. Derek Robinson, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the presenting sponsor of the Good Food EXPO, steps on stage with Dr. Derek Robinson participating in Chef Alia Dalal’s demo. Dr. Robinson provides clinical leadership and strategic oversight to help ensure delivery of quality medical care to more than 8.5 million health plan members. Dr. Robinson, a practicing emergency medicine physician, also serves as the chair of the company’s Health Equity Steering Committee, which is responsible for the development and implementation of the company’s health equity strategy.

Alia Dalal, Chef/Culinary Educator/TV Host

Alia Dalal is a trained chef who shows that eating well can be fun and accessible to people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. She guest hosts the Chicago’s Best restaurant show on WGN-TV and conducts culinary programming at Chicago’s World of Whirlpool Experience Center. She worked in the Michelin-starred kitchens of Annisa (NYC) and Sepia (Chicago), and helps local producers — including Here Foods, a graduate of FamilyFarmed’s Good Food Accelerator — develop innovative products.

The Chefs at Play Stage is Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

2:30-3:15 p.m. Sandra Holl & Melissa Graham

Sandra Holl, Chef and Owner, Floriole Cafe & Bakery
Melissa Graham, Founding CEO, Purple Asparagus

Sandra Holl was born and raised in the Midwest, and returned after attending culinary school, working in France and in San Francisco. In 2006, she and her husband started Floriole with a table, tent and a few pastries at Chicago’s Green City Market. By 2010, they had grown their business into a flourishing full-service cafe and bakery specializing in French-inspired pastries rooted in Midwestern ingredients. Sandra was named Chicago’s Pastry Chef of the Year at the 2016 Jean Banchet Awards.

Melissa Graham will join Chef Sandra Holl on stage for their family-friendly food presentation. Melissa is founding CEO and “Head Spear” of Purple Asparagus. The award-winning non-profit educates children, families and the community about eating that’s good for the body and the planet, through its Delicious Nutritious Adventures program taught at more than 30 Chicagoland sites.

The Chefs at Play Stage is Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

3:30-4:15 p.m. Carolina Diaz

Carolina Diaz, Chef di Cucina, Terzo Piano

Carolina Diaz in 2018 became first woman to win the Barilla Pasta World Championship. She joined the team at Terzo Piano at the Art Institute of Chicago in 2016 as chef di cucina under acclaimed Chef Tony Mantuano. An advocate of local sourcing, Carolina looks forward to further establishing relationships with the Midwest’s best producers. Early in her career, she joined Chef Bill Kim’s empire. She also has cooked at Filini Bar and Restaurant in Chicago’s Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel.

The Chefs at Play Stage is Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

10:30-11:45 a.m. Food and Mood

Diet has been linked with mood and wellness. Hear from panelists on how to use food to improve your mental health.

MODERATOR:
• Dr. Adam Murphy, Assistant Professor of Urology and Preventive Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University

PANELISTS:
• Dr. Ed McDonald, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Associate Director of Adult Clinical Nutrition, UChicago Medicine
• Dr. Tiffany McDowell, Director, Equity Institute, YWCA Evanston/North Shore
• Dr. Julie Rowin, M.D. in Clinical Private Practice, Westchester, Illinois
• Dr. Glenn Zemel, Anesthesiologist, DuPage Valley Anesthesiologists

12:00-1:15 p.m. Healthy Foods, Healthy Families

It isn’t always easy to find meals that are both healthy and appealing to everyone in the family. Join us for accessible and family-friendly foods in our diverse city.

MODERATOR:
• Dr. Tiffany McDowell, Director, Equity Institute, YWCA Evanston/North Shore

PANELISTS:
• Cecile DiMello, EQLP Program Manager, Teamwork Englewood
• Mikey DiTomasso, Celebrity Junior Chef,  Finalist, Master Chef Junior Season Six
• Chandra Lee, Holistic Nutritionist, Herbalist, Gourmet Vegan Chef
• Kerri McClimen, Senior Director of Communications, Niman Ranch

1:30-2:45 p.m. The ABCs of CBD

CBD, aka cannabidiol, is a hemp extract described as having therapeutically qualities similar to marijuana, without getting you high. Barely registering as a category just three years ago, CBD is now one of the Natural Products industry’s hottest product sectors.

MODERATOR:
• Jamie Ponce, Director of Strategic Partnerships, City Tech Collaborative

PANELISTS:
• Ryan Crane, CEO, Tempo/Tukan
• Dave Donnan, Global Food and Beverage Lead, A.T. Kearney
• Perry Galanopoulos, Owner, Fufluns’ Foods
• Jessica Hochman, Senior Manager of Natural Insights and Innovation Research, SPINS

10:30-11:45 a.m. The Road to Wellness is Paved with Good Food

Carbs, fats, protein. One day they’re in, the next day they are out. Dr. Melinda Ring breaks down the latest science so you can make the right choices for long-term health and wellbeing — and avoid being tricked by the latest fad diet or superfood claim.

Introducer:
• Charlotte Flinn, Board Chair, FamilyFarmed; President, Flinn Consultants

Presenter:
• Dr. Melinda Ring, Doctor of Integrative Medicine, Northwestern Medicine

12:00-1:15 p.m. Good Food Leadership: Eating Our Way to a Healthy Chicago

Turning food deserts to oases. Join us for a holistic discussion of how public and private organizations work together to address food insecurity issues in our communities.

MODERATOR:
• Dr. Ed McDonald, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Associate Director of Adult Clinical Nutrition, UChicago Medicine

PANELISTS:
• Dr. Damon Arnold, Medical Director II, Special Investigations Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
• Dr. Terry Mason, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County Department of Public Health
• Eliza Fournier, Urban Youth Programs Director, Windy City Harvest/Chicago Botanic Garden
• Trista Li, Founder & CEO, KitcheNet LLC
• Connie Spreen, Executive Director, Experimental Station

1:30-2:45 p.m. Good Food is Good Medicine: The Doctor is In 2.0

Want to live your best life? This panel of experienced medical professionals discuss how eating Good Food will improve your quality of life.

MODERATOR:
• Charlotte Flinn, FamilyFarmed Board Chair; President, Flinn Consultants

PANELISTS:
• Dr. Ed McDonald, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Associate Director of Adult Clinical Nutrition, UChicago Medicine
• Dr. Adam Murphy, Assistant Professor of Urology and Preventive Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern
• Angela Odoms-Young, Associate Professor, Kinesiology and Nutrition, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Applied Health Sciences
• Dr. Melinda Ring, Doctor of Integrative Medicine, Northwestern Medicine
• Dr. Glenn Zemel, Anesthesiologist, DuPage Valley Anesthesiologists

1:30-2:45 p.m. The Biggest Little Farm (Film Screening)

The Biggest Little Farm follows two dreamers and a dog over the course of eight years as they attempt to create their idea of utopia by planting 10,000 orchard trees and over 200 different crops, and bringing in animals of every kind. Along the way, they gain a greater understanding of the intricacies and wisdom of nature. A Q & A following the screening will feature Alexander Roman, Bread Baker, Somerset Restaurant; Cliff McConville, Owner, All Grass Farms; Ken Myszka, Chef and Owner, Epiphany Farms Restaurant; and Molly Breslin, Farmer, Breslin Farms.

11:00-11:30 a.m. Introduction to Culinary Medicine

Presenter:          Dileep Gangolli
Organization:    Green Grocer Chicago, Inc.

11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Learn How To Make Plant Based Meals

Presenter: Conscious Plates
Organization: Conscious Plates

12:30-1:00 p.m. Urban Foraging for Female Health

Presenter: Nina Lawrin
Organization: loveren collections

1:15-1:45 p.m. Cooking with Essential Oils

Presenter: Ramona Baptiste
Organization: Chef in the Hood

2:00-2:30 p.m. The Fermentation Station: Starting and Working with Sourdough

Presenter: Lisa Kalabokis
Organization: Green City Market

2:45-3:15 p.m. Saffron Recipes for Your Home Kitchen, from Rice to Ice Cream

Presenter: Keith Alaniz & Chef Sana Rehman
Organization: Rumi Spice

3:30-4:00 p.m. Cultured and Brined Cheese/zes

Presenter: Elsa M. Jacobson & David Arfa
Organization: Fresh Curds

11:00-11:30 a.m. Seed Saving for the Edible Garden

Presenter: Katherine Haberman
Organization: The Morton Arboretum

11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Microalgae from Waste to Plate

Presenter: Leonard Lerer and John Edel
Organization: Back of the Yards Algae Sciences and The Plant

12:30-1:00 p.m. Grow Without a Garden: Microgreens

Presenter: Sarah Batka
Organization: U of I Extension

1:15-1:45 p.m. Growing Winecap Mushrooms

Presenter: Jeff Bogusz
Organization: Citizen Enthusiast

2:00-2:30 p.m. Urban Homesteading & Preparedness

Presenter: Jacqueline Smith
Organization: GrowAsis Urban Garden Consulting

2:45-3:15 p.m. How to Plan a Food Forest in your Backyard

Presenter: Aaron Levine
Organization: KAM Isaiah Israel Food Justice & Sustainability Program

3:30-4:00 p.m. The 3 Season Urban Gardener: Season Extension Tips

Presenter: Daniel Gibbs
Organization: Big Green

11:00-11:30 a.m. Utilizing Compost for Thriving Gardens and Landscapes

Presenter: Ryan Anderson
Organization: Integrated Pest Management Institute

11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Build Kitchen Composting with Worms

Presenter: Windy City Harvest, Urban Teen Growers
Organization: Windy City Harvest

12:30-1:00 p.m. Spring Soil Health Workshop

Presenter: Lora Lode
Organization: Chicago Bionutrient Food Association

1:15-1:45 p.m. Coffee Grounds for Compost and IPM

Presenter: Anthony Loster, Carter O’Brien, George Rotramel
Organization: Field Museum

2:00-2:30 p.m. Optimum Raised Bed Gardening Soils

Presenter: David Murphy
Organization: Deep Roots Project

2:45-3:15 p.m. Soil! A Crash Course

Presenter: Adrienne Detanico
Organization: The Organic Gardener

3:30-4:00 p.m. Redirecting Food Waste + Compost

Presenter: Renee Costanzo
Organization: Chicago Park District

11:00-11:30 a.m. Raising Backyard Ducks

Presenter: Abe Lentner
Organization: Citizen Enthusiast

11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Quail: An Overview

Presenter: Jennifer Murtoff
Organization: Home to Roost, LLC

12:30-1:00 p.m. Native Bee Habitats in Your Yard

Presenter:          Jim Doyiakos
Organization:    Chicago Public Schools

1:15-1:45 p.m. Urban Goats 101

Presenter:          Carolyn Ioder
Organization:    Goat Guardians Guild

2:00-2:30 p.m. Urban Beekeeping! Native and Honey Bees

Presenter:          Thad Smith
Organization:    Westside Bee Boyz

2:45-3:15 p.m. Chicken-Keeping Basics

Presenter:          Jennifer Murtoff
Organization:    Home to Roost, LLC

3:30-4:00 p.m. Chicken Health Check

Presenter:          Jennifer Murtoff
Organization:    Home to Roost, LLC

11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Test Your Soil - Chicago Safe Soils Initiative (FREE)

Chicago Safe Soils Initiative
Dr. Andrew Margenot & Zack Grant

From 11 a.m.-4 p.m., soil scientists will provide FREE lead
screening for soil samples from your urban garden, farm, or yard! You are welcome to bring as many samples as you like. In-ground soil samples (i.e., not from raised beds) preferred, but not mandatory.

Help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your neighbors and fellow gardeners! Please see www.auachicago.org/soil for sampling instructions.

This initiative is part of a two-year collaborative project between University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana,University of Illinois Extension, and Advocates for Urban Agriculture, using citizen science to develop tools to identify and manage soil lead contamination; develop a publicly available map of soil heavy metal contamination across Chicago; and identify “best bets” to avoid and mitigate soil lead, including safe crop choices and effective mitigation treatments.