Where a Michelin-Starred Chef Eats in Chicago

Meet One of Chicago’s Most Exciting Up-and-Coming Chefs

The Relisher is where the world’s top chefs share their favorite restaurants in their hometowns. This week, I met with award-winning chef Zach Engel, co-owner and executive chef of the Michelin-starred Galit restaurant in Chicago.

Chef Zach previously served as Chef de Cuisine at Shaya Restaurant in New Orleans, where he earned the 2016 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant. The following year, he was honored with the James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef of the Year. Below, the Chicago local shares his favorite dining spots in the city. (Note: A Google Map with all locations listed is provided at the end of the interview).

Special shoutout to Amy Cavanaugh, Dining Editor at The Chicago Magazine and writer of American Weekender, for recommending Zach for the Chicago edition—she shared that Galit is her favorite restaurant in the city.