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ICSOLUTIONS SUPPORTS THE GREEN CITY MARKET AT THE CHEF'S BBQ -- 7/15/10

The ICSolutions Team had a ball  both attending and supporting the Green City Market at the annual Chef's BBS. One of the best summer events in Chicago, this grand event showcases some of Chicago’s finest chefs- the “who’s who” of Chicago’s culinary scene. All dishes served at the BBQ feature items offered from the bounty of the market, with 80 chefs creating culinary magic. In addition to food, locally made beer, wine, hand-crafted cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages are enjoyed by all. This is one of Chicago’s most unique – and tastiest – events of the year. ICSolutions supports 15 different supporting restaurants, including all participating Chicago Chef's Hall of Famers.  Green City Market is Chicago’s only year-round farmers’ market promoting local, sustainable farmers, producers and chefs by connecting them to the public through educational programming and special events. Shown above from left to right from Province and ICS: Susana Bustamante, Jeff Donahue, Jeff Davis, Chef Justin Paterson, and Jon Tunney.

SUPPORTING ENDING HUNGER! -- June 2010
 

Congratulations to Chef Susan Goss as she was honored tb the Chicago Sky and Bank of America as their "Woman of Inspiration" for her work to fight hunger in Chicago! On July 13th, IC Solutions attended a fundraiser for the Greater Food Depository, hosted by Drew and Susan Goss along with Michael and Renee Mahoney. Inspired by the success of the Annual Girl Food Dinner held at West Town Tavern, the Mahoneys and Gosses created a barbecue-themed menu, invited their friends and requested a shared side dish and $50 donation to the Food Depository. While the weather didn’t cooperate and Renee’s beautifully decorated patio had to be recreated in the Goss’ not-so-beautiful garage, the evening was a huge success with much barbecue ingested by all. Drew opened magnums of wine and we all toasted our good fortune and friendship. This simple evening with friends raised $1,650.00 to help fight hunger in Chicago. This grass roots fundraising might indeed result in Everybody Eats.  "This was an amazing evening, not only because of the amazing food, fun and friends, but the good that came out of this brilliant effort," said Jon Tunney.

THE ICS TEAM RINGS IN THE HOLIDAYS -- December 2009

The ICSolutions Team enjoyed an evening of cigars and fine dining.  The evening began at Tessa Cigars, followed by dinner next door at Piccolo Sogno, a valued ICS customer.  Chef Tony Priolo made the evening special with an amazing meal! Pictured above from left to right is Jonathan Tunney Jr., Phil Hendricks Jon Tunney, Christopher Tunney, and Jeff Davis.

ICSOLUTIONS PARTICIPATES IN RESTAURATEURS BALL -- 10/30/09

President Jon Tunney of ICSolutions was proud to help plan and participate in the Illinois Restaurant Associations 2009 Restaurateurs Ball at The Drake in Chicago. 

The incredible line-up of restaurants at this year’s Ball included: Aria, Boka Restaurant and Bar, Carmichael’s Chicago Steak House, (ICS Customer) Charlie Trotter’s, (ICS Customer) Chicago Chefs of Cuisine, Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, Gene & Georgetti’s (ISC Customer), Gibsons Restaurant Group, Heaven on Seven ICS Customer), Kilwin’s Chocolate and Fudge, Osteria Via Stato, Riva, Rosebud Steakhouse, Shaw’s Crab House, Table Fifty-Two, Tavern on Rush, The Parrot Cage Restaurant/Sikia, The Peninsula, Tilden Career Community Academy High School, Trader Vic’s, Zapatista, Zed451.

The Ball supports the IRA Educational Foundation. Learn more about the Illinois Restaurant Association at www.illinoisrestaurants.org

ICSOLUTIONS ATTENDS CHICAGO GOURMET -- September 2009

IC Solutions was thrilled to attend the second annual Chicago Gourmet, a world-class celebration of food and wine.  The food and wine festival, modeled on long-running annual festivals held in Miami Beach, Aspen,  took place Sept. 26 and 27 in Millennium Park, where you could sample wines from more than 300 producers, spirits from dozens of brands and food from some of the top chefs in the Chicago area. In its inaugural year, Chicago Gourmet featured more food than any comparable festival; and in 2009, organizers doubled the amount of food sampling.

“I think we had great first year, but we definitely heard the feedback and took it to heart,” says Sheila O’Grady, president of the Illinois Restaurant Association. “I think the great thing about this event is that all the partners – the chefs, the sponsors, the mayor – all want the same thing, which is for Chicago to have the very best food and wine event in the country.”

The Grand Cru wine tasting, a 90-minute tasting of some of the world’s finest wines, was extra special, as were amazing seminars attended by ICS President, Jon Tunney, featuring Master Master Sommelier, Frederick Dame.

Pictured above from left to right is Jennifer Kaplan Glasson, Highland Baking; Ryne Sandberg, former Chicago Cub; Monique Goffinet Tunney, wife of Jon Tunney,  President & Chief Inspiration Officer of It's Art About You, and VP Creative/Communications/Culture of Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels; Jon Tunney, Founder & President of Intelligent Cleaning Solutions.
 

ICS PROUDLY SUPPORTS CHEF CARRIE NAHABEDIAN, INDUCTED INTO THE CHEFS HALL OF FAME  -- 9/9/09

The Chicago Culinary Museum honored Chef Carrie Nahabedian of NAHA restaurant into the Chefs Hall of Fame. The mission of the Chicago Culinary Museum and Chefs Hall of Fame is to promote and celebrate Chicago as a culinary Mecca. Their goal is to preserve the past, and develop the future of the culinary achievements in the great City of Chicago and America. Nahabedian joined Chef Charlie Trotter (the group's first inductee in 2006), Jimmy Bannos (2007 inductee) and Rick Bayless (2008 inductee), all very valued customers of Intelligent Cleaning Solutions. To learn more visit: http://www.thechicagoculinarymuseum.org

 

 

ICSOLUTIONS ATTENDS GREEN CITY MARKET CHEFS' SUMMER BBQ  -- September 2009

The ICS Team enjoyed this year's annual Green City Market Chefs' Summer BBQ event in Lincoln Park. Over 50 of Chicago's Top Chefs prepared delicious tastings using Green City Market foods.  Shown here are owners, Chef Susan Goss and Drew Goss, of West Town Tavern, with ICS President, Jon Tunney. To learn more about the Green City Market and its mission, visit www.chicagogreencitymarket.org.

 

 

ICSOLUTIONS SUPPORTS SHARE OUR STRENGTH'S "TASTE OF THE NATION"  -- 8/13/09

Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation® is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to making sure no kid in America grows up hungry. Each spring, the nation’s hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion at more than 45 Taste of the Nation events across the United States and Canada, with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger.  Shown here is Chef Rick Gresh of David Burke's Primehouse and Jon Tunney, ICS President. 100% of ticket sales benefits Share Our Strength’s local grantees, working to ensure that every kid is surrounded by healthy food where they live, learn and play.  Learn more about this great organization at http://strength.org/chicago/

ICSOLUTIONS Supports Three Sisters Garden -- 8/23/09

A few chefs decided to help out Tracey Vowell, former chef of Rick Bayless's restaurants. Tracey and Kathe Roybal own Three Sisters Garden. Three Sisters Garden is a very small sustainably minded farm raising specialty vegetables for sale directly to restaurants in the Chicago area, and at the Green City Market.

The event took place at Red Light Restaurant on Randolph Street, with over 15 chefs participating in the event.  All the chefs brought fabulous food and libations, the weather was perfect, and Three Sisters will be purchasing a much needed van with funds raised.

Shown above is ICS President, Jon Tunney, with Chef Jackie Chen of Redlight.  Below is Jon Tunney with Chef Bill Kim, owner of Urban Belly and Belly Shack. Featured below to the right are Chefs Richard James and Brian Enyart of Frontera Grill.

 

 

ICSOLUTIONS SPONSORS ILLINOIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GOLF OUTING  -- 8/3/09

The IRA's annual Golf Classic was held at St. Andrew's Golf Course. Intelligent Cleaning Solutions was a sponsor and also helped plan the event. Over 300 restaurant owners and staff, suppliers, industry professionals and elected officials attended to raise funds for the IRA.  The evening included a mini Taste of Chicago event, as well as a live raffle and silent auction, not to mention a great round of golf on a beautiful day!  Jon Tunney, IRA Advisory Council Member, held a seat on the planning committee, as well.  Shown above with Jon is Steve "Mongo" McMichael, former defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears. Learn more about the Illinois Restaurant Association at www.illinoisrestaurants.org

 

ICSOLUTIONS ATTENDS FRONTERA FOUNDATION FIESTA BENEFIT -- 6/14/09

We enjoyed getting to taste the farm fresh produce, eggs, meat and more brought by farmers who drove in from across the Midwest to tell their stories and hand over their wares to the skilled hands of Bayless’s chefs and sous chefs. The gathering was the sixth annual benefit for the Frontera Farmer Foundation, a nonprofit that provides grants to small family farms serving the Chicago area.

PHIL HENDRICKS JOINS INTELLIGENT CLEANING SOLUTIONS -- November 2008

IC Solutions is pleased to announce the addition of Phil Hendricks to its team of Solution Specialists. Phil brings over 30 years of experience, knowledge, and customer service excellence.

ICSOLUTIONS PARTICIPATES IN RESTAURATEURS BALL -- 11/7/2008

IC Solutions was proud to attend and participate in the planning of the Illinois Restaurant Associations 2008 Restaurateurs Ball, held at The Fairmont Chicago.  The annual gala attracts 800 foodservice professionals for an elegant evening of great food, music and networking.  The Ball supports the IRA Educational Foundation. Learn more about the Illinois Restaurant Association at www.illinoisrestaurants.org

ICSOLUTIONS ATTENDS CHICAGO GOURMET -- 9/26-28/2008

IC Solutions was thrilled to attend Chicago Gourmet, a world-class celebration of food and wine. The event featured premium wine tastings by 150 wineries from around the world, gourmet food samplings, cooking demos by celebrity chefs, and various seminars. Also included on the agenda was a Grand Cru tasting of 50 of the finest wines in the world selected by Master Sommeliers Frederick Dame, Alpana Singh, Joseph Spellman and Serafin Alvarado.  ICS President, Jon Tunney, additionally attended the Opening Night Reception, featuring luxurious wines from Terlato Wines International and signature dishes from acclaimed International chefs from Greece, South Africa, Irelenad, Japan, Mexico, Italty, the United Kingdom and Canada. More about Chicago Gourmet can be found by visiting the official site at www.chicagogourmet.org

Intelligent Cleaning Solutions was proud to attend the induction of Chef Rick Bayless into the Chicago Culinary Museum & Chefs Hall of Fame held in the Red Lacquer Room of the Palmer House Hotel.  Guests honoring Bayless' culinary achievements included Chef Charlie Trotter, ABC7's Steve Dolinsky, and Carrie Nahabedian of NAHA. Frontera Grill and Topolobampo restaurants, owned by Bayless, are long-time customers of Intelligent Cleaning Solutions. 

IC SOLUTIONS PRESIDENT, JON TUNNEY, ATTENDS MULT-FACETED GALA AT CHARLIE TROTTER'S  -- 8/17/2008

IC SOLUTIONS PARTICIPATES IN IRA’S GOLF OUTING -- 8/5/2008

IC Solutions was a proud sponsor at the Illinois Restaurant Association’s annual Golf Outing at Cog Hill.  Corporate sponsors included: American Express, AT&T, Real Yellow Pages, CCMSI, Coca Cola, Diageo, Marsh, Pepsi and Sysco. For more information regarding the IRA's Annual Golf Outing, contact the IRA at (800) 572-1086 ext. 116.

ICSOLUTIONS ATTENDS GREEN CITY MARKET CHEFS' SUMMER BBQ  -- 7/17/2008

ICSOLUTIONS PARTICIPATES IN HILTON CHICAGO'S "GREEN DAY EVENT" -- 2/1/2008

The idea of "going green" has gone from a trend to an essential goal.  IC Solutions was proud to take part in The Hilton Chicago's "Green Day Event" which will allow suppliers to showcase their environmentally friendly products and services. The event took place at Hilton Chicago's Northeast & Northwest exhibit halls.

ICSOLUTIONS PARTICIPATES IN ILLINOIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION’S RESTAURATEURS BALL -- 11/2/2007

IC Solutions President,  Jon Tunney, was proud to have Intelligent Cleaning Solutions attend and  also participate in the planning of the Illinois Restaurant Associations 2007 Restaurateurs Ball, held at Macy’s on State Street.  The Ball supports the IRA Educational Foundation. Learn more about the Illinois Restaurant Association at www.illinoisrestaurants.org

IC Solutions was a proud sponsor at the Illinois Restaurant Association’s annual Golf Outing at Cog Hill.  Over 300 restaurant owners and staff, suppliers, industry professionals and elected officials attended to raise funds for the IRA.  The evening included a mini Taste of Chicago event, as well as a live raffle and silent auction, not to mention a great round of golf!  Jon Tunney, IRA Advisory Council Member, held a seat on the planning committee, as well. 

“Being a member and active participant of the Illinois Restaurant Association is very important to me,” says Jon Tunney, President & Solutions Specialist, of IC Solutions. “Not only does it provide a strong network of industry professionals and forum for sharing ideas, it provides a full line of member services and benefits, as well as a platform for important political action. Besides, it's a really great group of people.”