Thanks to all the North Pond staffs, past and present, allowing for such special James Beard Foundation semi-final recognition! Go Team! #bestrestaurants #beststaff #proudchef @… instagram.com/northpondbruce…

Ready to roll. Just waiting on YOU! Happy Easter from northpondchi. #happyeaster #eggs #bunnies #brunch #sun #candy @ North Pond instagram.com/northpondbruce…

Wowza! Got THE call. Awarded a star for the SEVENTH straight year. So grateful and proud of entire North Pond team and extended family for remarkable work, passion and commitment to get (and keep) us here! #bravo… instagram.com/p/B24rkU1hABK/…

Wowza! Got THE call. Awarded a star for the SEVENTH straight year. So grateful and proud of entire North Pond team and extended family for remarkable work, passion and commitment to get (and keep) us here! #bravo… instagram.com/p/B24rkU1hABK/…

Thrilled and honored on my Sunday “off” to have taken part in fundraiser for one of my farmer besties, Tracey Vowell of Three Sisters Garden. Awesome to work alongside chefbillkim , prairiegrasscafe Sarah Stegner and… instagram.com/p/B5BgFPflDtM/…

Huge news: I’m leaving northpondchi at the end of the year. Resto moving into the future with solid leadership of longtime staff and mgmt. Been an amazing 20yr journey with so many remarkable memories. Never… instagram.com/p/B5Jm_uvFpfh/…

My last northpondchi holiday extravaganza. Gonna miss all the delish dishes from the diverse staff backgrounds and traditions. Mmm good! Such indelible memories ToGo. #chefslife #holidayseason #secretsanta… instagram.com/p/B6RmjzJFDw5/…

What a ride it’s been! 20 remarkable years, and unique memories to go with each. So many people and stories I’ll look back upon —most of them fondly! Cheers to all who came through the northpondchi doors, to dine,… instagram.com/p/B6wZRZZlPJC/…

Here’s an exciting summer project I’ve created to help out some farmer friends. A delicious way to provide comfort in your life and hearts. Sign up! Link in bio #communitysupportedagriculture #chefslife… instagram.com/p/B_yPSL5F9Jf/…

Great visit to Thumbelina farmer friend Heidi petalsfarm. Just a small beautiful peek into what shareholders can expect starting next week!!! #thumbelinacsa #womenfarmers #communitysupportedagriculture @ Huntley,… instagram.com/p/CAwB7G1jk-a/…

Please use your outrage at the injustice in our country to do something about it. Don’t stand by. #protest #donate #speakup #resist #vote Check out many options to DO SOMETHING @blacklivesmatters.carrd.co instagram.com/p/CA6oMW-Fvtc/…

And away we go with first #thumbelinacsa pickup! But not until critical #miseenplace before it all begins. Thanks to our amazing #womenfarmers greenacresindiana Mick Klug Farms petalsfarm ellisfamilyfarms @hewnbread… instagram.com/p/CA-OJZ0FmyW/…

A few looks at #thumbelinacsa Week I takeaways, including Mick Klug Farms purple aspar & greenacresindiana spring onions both just hours from the ground, minutes from the weekly box, and seconds from the grill. FYI… instagram.com/p/CBERwPBjI9G/…

Final Week I #thumbelinacsa meal: monkfish po boys ellisfamilyfarms #threesistersgarden green garlic remoulade @hewnbread brioche buns, greenacresindiana fennel-icicle radish slaw, overwintered sunchoke chips,… instagram.com/p/CBL6EW5jygI/…

#thumbelinacsa Week II in the books, another stunning and delicious array of springtime wonder. Thanks greenacresindiana Mick Klug Farms petalsfarm ellisfamilyfarms #threesistersgarden @ Evanston, Illinois instagram.com/p/CBUDuYQjpK2/…

#thumbelinacsa weekly boxes (and meals) keep getting better! greenacresindiana Bieta and #threesistersgarden garlic scape ellisfamilyfarms quiche. Thanks petalsfarm Mick Klug Farms @hewnbread @ Evanston, Illinois instagram.com/p/CBn55KjjuSX/…

What to do w/ Mick Klug Farms berries? Deconstructed chocolate cream brick pastry Napoleon! #thumbelinacsa #itswhatsfordessert @ Evanston, Illinois instagram.com/p/CB81aQ-D9Dx/…

Another few amazingly delicious greenacresindiana meals and #thumbelinacsa peeks-into-the-future...stay hungry! @ Evanston, Illinois instagram.com/p/CCjYIlkjVvC/…

Just posted a photo @ Evanston, Illinois instagram.com/p/CHn3Cq3hM5T/…

Just posted a photo @ Evanston, Illinois instagram.com/p/CPB4pfqhnV6/…