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CHEF ELEXIS RUIZ
ABOUT THE MENUS
These menus take a modern approach to Dominican and Puerto Rican classics.
Modern Dominican
Let the chef handle everything from start to finish with Modern Dominican, a fully curated menu with an appetizer, entree, and two desserts.
Caribbean Bites
A variety of island bites. Guests can order as is, by the bite, or all of one type.
Chef Demonstrations
Chef Ruiz spent several years teaching people how to cook at a recreational cooking school in Lincoln Square and, as a professional chef, believes a home cook can get so much out of learning the essentials. Chef demos can be for a single person or small groups.
Custom
Chef Ruiz's background has given her the opportunity to work in many cuisines, from tapas to New American to Asian fusion. Simply fill out the contact form, describe the kind of event you are looking for, and she'll do her best to meet your needs.
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ABOUT THE CHEF
Elexis Ruiz is a Puerto Rican and Dominican chef hatched in Chicago, who spent summers during her childhood in the Dominican Republic watching her grandmother at the stove. There were no explanations, no recipes - just salsa music and her 'wela' cooking with her heart and her taste buds.
Chef Ruiz grew up on comforting dishes like arroz con pollo, mofongo, tostones - things with minimal fuss, but throughout her culinary career she grew to appreciate modern approaches and brings that to her cooking style.
With that in mind, she uses her childhood as inspiration to create tasty memories at private dinners, demonstrations, pop ups and more.
EDUCATION
Culinary Arts Degree at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Magazine Journalism and Web Development from Columbia College Chicago
EXPERIENCE
Personal Chef at Shef
Chef Instructor - The Chopping Block
Chef Assistant - Miele Chicago
Expo | Prep/Line Cook - Community, Portage Park
Prep/Line Cook at Cafe Ba Ba Reeba
Line Cook | Barista at Cafe Selmarie
