Presented by Jan Berghoff and Carlyn Berghoff, with author Nancy Ross Ryan

Berghoff Restaurant
17 W. Adams St., Chicago

Join us for one of our most special occasions ever when the Berghoff family hosts us, and tells us about their more than 100-year history in Chicago, which is truly Chicago’s History. They will also be signing copies of their just-published The Berghoff Family Cookbook, loaded with,lore, and their classic recipes –Now you too can make your own classic Berghoff creamed spinach, schnitzel and strudel! 

Program outline:

10 a.m.: Registration and welcome refreshments:

Herb cheesecake with crackers and assorted fruits

10:15 a.m.: Bruce Kraig, PhD, president Culinary Historians of Chicago, introductory remarks

Jan & Carlyn Berghoff on Berghoff family history

Nancy Ross Ryan, on writing The Berghoff Family Cookbook

11 a.m. Q&A, followed by book signing and hors d’oeuvres reception:

Mini Reubens—Corned beef on rye with Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing, toasted in a Panini press until crispy

Berghoff Beer and Rootbeer served during reception and luncheon