How Sarah Grueneberg Made Monteverde into a Chicago Classic in Just 10 Years
A Q&A with the chef-owner of one of the city’s most sought-after Italian restaurants.
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To mark the importance of supporting women in hospitality, we’ve compiled a collection of some of the best women-led restaurants in Chicago. These talented individuals know how to hustle, and are changing the future of dining one dish at a time.
Chicago has an outstanding legacy of women leaders: There’s Diana Dávila of Mi Tocaya Antojería, a favorite for regional Mexican specialties and dishes inspired by her travels in Mexico, Sarah Grueneberg and Bailey Sullivan of Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio, who prepare some of the city’s best Italian dishes, and Genie Kwon, who has made major waves as an owner of the Filipino icon Kasama.
Check out the full list below to get a taste of the talent of Chicago’s women of food.
Restaurants Making a Difference
Bar Roma’s Julia Zhu Opened Her First Restaurant at 60. And She’s Just Getting Started
Community Tavern in Portage Park More Than Lives Up To Its Name
Diana Dávila of Mi Tocaya Finds Joy in Sharing Mexican Culture with Chicago
Ramen Monster’s Katie Dong is the Queen of the Noodle Nerds
Meet the Cafe Serving Pastries and Bistro Fare in Lincoln Park
