NAHABEDIAN BECOMES HALL OF FAMER

Gapers Block
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April 21 2009

The Chicago Culinary Museum has chosen Chef Carrie Nahabedian as its
2009 inductee into the Chefs Hall of Fame.

Nahabedian’s highly acclaimed career has lasted nearly a
quarter-century, the last nine years of which have been at her
own River North restaurant NAHA, which showcases Nahbedian’s
distinct style, blending her Armenian roots and a Californian
lifestyle. She’s a proponent of locally sourced foods and Chicago’s
Green City Market. Last year she took home a James Beard award for
"Best Chef Great Lakes." She is the Hall of Fame’s fourth inductee
and first woman, joining past honorees Charlie Trotter, Jimmy Bannos,
and Rick Bayless.

Nahabedian’s formal induction will take place this fall at a fundraiser
for the Chicago Culinary Museum, with details to be announced at a
later date.