ChefCleetus Friedman
Chicago
About Cleetus Friedman
Chef Cleetus is the Executive Chef for the Events & Catering division of Caffe Baci; in addition to his line of goods-Crafted by Cleetus.
My Venues
- caffe baci
- 350 N Orleans St
- Chicago, IL
- Caffé Baci
- 225 W Wacker Dr
- Chicago, IL
- Caffè Baci
- 2 N La Salle St
- Chicago, IL
- Caffè BACI
- 332 S Michigan Ave
- Chicago, IL
Accolades
- Restaurant of the Year (City Provisions)Local Beet Chicago
- Certified Three Star Green RestaurantGreen Restaurant Association
- Best Farm Dinner SeriesCBS Chicago
- Best Things to Eat (City Provisions)Time Out Chicago
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in Chicago
Where I Go Out
Steak course
$$$$, Reservations, Modern, New American, Douglas Park
"Cut small, knowing I’m down my slicing hand. Thanks @#chefdayoff"
Fried chicken and cornbread
$$, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Full Bar, Fried Chicken, Avondale
"My valentine knows chicken is better than flowers. Thank you for the @_jilljoyce_"
The Man IPA
Distillery, Belmont Gardens
"Pretty excited that @alemann8 is finally putting some liquid in aluminum. Find it here soon!"
Bagel, lox, cream cheese and tomato platter
$, Café, Modern, Breakfast, Deli / Bodega, North Center
"Huge props to @steingoldsofchicago for serving us up some serious comida!"
At My Venues
Menu testing: Burrata, arugula & frisée, gremolata, sourdough, balsamic
$, Outdoor Seating, Café, Modern, Breakfast, Italian, Chicago Loop
"Burrata, arugula & frisée, seeded gremolata, sourdough, balsamic @#dishesforJJ"
Recipe Testing: Bucatini cheese & pepper pasta
$, Outdoor Seating, Café, Modern, Breakfast, Italian, Chicago Loop
"Bucatini cheese & pepper pasta with pecorino and ossau itraty #menutesting"