Kendall College As Seen in The Bear

FX’s show The Bear has been gaining international attention. The award-winning show follows the story of a chef who leaves Eleven Madison Park in New York City to run his late brother’s Italian beef restaurant, based on Mr. Beef on Orleans street in Chicago’s River North neighborhood.
 
Season two dropped in late June and several Chicago restaurants received shoutouts and cameos, including Pequod’s Pizza, Avec, and Ever. Additionally in season two, Kendall College made several appearances as characters Ebraheim and Tina enrolled in Kendall College courses to enhance their culinary skills. The cast attempts to divide and conquer their vision of turning the Italian beef restaurant into a fine dining establishment and Kendall played an important role in these two characters becoming more confident chefs. In a city rich with cuisine and culinary opportunities, it’s clear The Bear showcases the importance of culinary school and that going back to school at any age can be an enriching experience.  
 
Furthermore, not only did The Bear film at Kendall’s 18 S Michigan Avenue campus, chef instructor Mike Salzinski has his very own cameo as he guided the characters through a class.
 
Kendall College is ranked number one in Chicago, top 5 in the U.S. for its culinary programs, and as one of the top 25 schools in World Hospitality Management. For more information, visit https://nl.edu/kendall-college/.