Le Bouchon Chicago

Le Bouchon Chicago

Some old pics from my time as a sauté cook at

Le Bouchon 

1958 N Damen Ave  

Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 862-6600

This was my first job as a cook. I really enjoyed my time there and learn a lot. Sure do miss it, even though the kitchen was pretty small!

~Dicing onion for French Onion Soup

~My saute station

~Dish pit

~Garde Manger

~Cooking family meal for the staff. I was in charge of this every shift.

~Jarret D’Agneau - Moroccan Lamb Shank, Dates, Preserved Lemon, Curry Jus, Cous Cous

~Potato Galettes 

~ Lapin Sauté Chasseur - Sautéed Rabbit, Mushrooms, Carrots, Red Wine Sauce, Mashed Potatoes

~Classic French Onion Soup

~Moules À La Normande - Steamed Mussels, Shallots, Cream, Fresh Thyme

~Bouillabaisse - Monkfish, Tilapia, Shellfish, Tomato Saffron Broth

~Poulet Aux Grains - Free-Range Chicken, Garlic & Thyme, Potato Galette

~Rabbit

~Making the giant pot of French Onion Soup…we sold a lot!

~Dicing onions for French Onion Soup