Chef, restaurateur, author and television star Stephanie Izard is the
newest chef to join Macy’s Culinary Council, an exclusive team of the
country’s finest chefs who serve to inspire the way Macy's customers
shop, cook and eat at home. A James Beard Award nominee, Food & Wine “Best
New Chef” and winner of Bravo’s “Top Chef” (Season Four), Izard
will serve as an ambassador for Macy’s Home department alongside fellow
Macy’s Culinary Council chefs including Rick Bayless, Cat Cora, Nancy
Silverton, Ming Tsai and Wolfgang Puck.
Macy's Culinary Council Chef Stephanie Izard. (Photo: Business Wire)
"I'm so honored to be part of the Macy's Culinary Council with chefs
that I have looked up to in one way or another my entire career,” said
Chef Stephanie Izard. “I am really happy to have the chance to interact
more with Macy's shoppers by sharing some of my favorite recipes and
cooking tips."
Macy’s Culinary Council includes esteemed chefs who serve as a force of
culinary expertise and inspiration for Macy’s customers. Featured in
Macy’s in-store events, culinary initiatives, marketing and online
content, the chefs share recipes and culinary tips, helping home cooks
feel like professional chefs in the kitchen. The comprehensive Macy’s
Culinary Council program includes a range of elements aimed at providing
Macy’s customers with exclusive experiences and access to the chefs,
their food and their valuable advice including in-store cooking
demonstrations, food truck tours, restaurants at Macy’s locations and
cookbooks.
“Since its launch in 2003, Macy’s Culinary Council has included a
diverse, talented and dynamic assortment of distinguished chefs,” said
Amy Kule, group vice president for Macy’s Parade and Entertainment
Group. “Inviting Stephanie to join allows Macy’s to celebrate emerging
new culinary stars and bring their talent straight to our customers
through Macy’s Culinary Council in-store events and broad-based
initiatives. Stephanie is an acclaimed chef, successful restaurateur and
television favorite, making her a perfect fit for the Council.”
For recipes, cooking tips, event information and more about Macy’s
Culinary Council, visit macys.com/culinarycouncil, or follow
@CulinaryCouncil.
About Stephanie Izard
Stephanie Izard, Food & Wine “Best New Chef” and James Beard
Award nominee, is the Executive Chef/Partner of two Chicago restaurants,
Girl & the Goat and Little Goat. A 2011 James Beard “Best New
Restaurant” nominee, Girl & the Goat has been praised by many
high-profile publications. Izard is a graduate of the University of
Michigan and the Scottsdale Culinary Institute and has worked in some of
the most respected kitchens in Chicago including La Tache, Spring and
Vong. She previously owned the highly-acclaimed restaurant Scylla, which
she sold just prior to appearing on and winning season four of Bravo’s
“Top Chef.” Izard’s first book, “Girl in the Kitchen,” was released in
the fall of 2011 (Chronicle). Izard also has a newly launched product
line called "The Flavor, By Stephanie Izard," consisting of sauces and
rubs. To learn more about Izard visit www.stephanieizard.com or
follow her on Twitter @StephAndTheGoat.
About Macy’s Culinary Council
Macy’s Culinary Council is a national culinary authority comprising some
of the nation’s leading culinary masters. Launched in 2003, MCC’s team
of distinguished chefs serves to inspire the way Macy's customers shop,
cook and eat at home. The chefs are both ambassadors and instructors,
providing expert culinary advice and leading cooking demonstrations at
Macy’s stores, with the aim of teaching customers how to cook and shop
like a master chef.
About Macy’s
Macy's (NYSE: M), the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers
fashion and affordable luxury to customers at almost 800 locations in 45
states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy's stores
and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the most desired
family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is
known for such epic events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks®
and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as
spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity
appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy's helps strengthen
communities by supporting local and national charities that make a
difference in the lives of our customers.
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