Here at The Coop, a co-working office space in the meat-packing district of Chicago, you will find we serve up a nice platter for lunch. Just another perk for working in our office is the freshest meal plan to date with ingredients all found in the hood at market price. If you are interested in renting a desk in our space click here!Tumblr (3.0; @thecoopchef)http://chef.coworkchicago.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltp0upHLrZ1qzwch8o1_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p><strong>The EPIC Rallery at The Coop</strong></p> <p>Come celebrate not-for-profit ideas and creatives put to work for good causes, we’re hosting!</p> <p>More info <a target="_blank" href="http://iamepic.org/2011/10/12/save-the-date-fundraiser/">here</a>.</p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/11963672121http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/11963672121Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:54:25 -0400<a href="https://company.podio.com/worldtour-chicago">Open to all & free Podio Event at The Coop: App Camp Chicago</a>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/6149755138http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/6149755138Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:39:04 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kodwx4MdIo1qzwch8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Kosher Friday</p> <p>One of our Cooper’s, Charles from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.kickstarter.com/">Kick Starter</a> had the brilliant idea of bringing in lox & bagels. I made homemade matzo ball soup in response.</p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/163044418http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/163044418Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:58:16 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kodwq4EcBY1qzwch8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Snack time!</p> <p>Warmed Matt’s Chocolate Chip Cookies with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream on top!</p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/163042011http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/163042011Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:54:01 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/mUEawtPbcr0l1j2aAFwI6ml3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Quesadilla Day!<br/><i>Toasted black bean, bell & poblano peppers, & cheese quesadillas. Topped with salsa & a side of avocado lime salad. Always with chips! </i></p> <p>Chef: Linsey<br/>Fed: 8</p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/160720168http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/160720168Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:41:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/mUEawtPbcqkrzmq5Vxuprlpvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Greek Sandwich<br/><i>Warmed pita, 1 green leaf under finely chopped cucumber, tomato and green onion salsa tossed in a homemade vinaigrette. Garnished with imported feta and chopped kalamata olives. </i></p> <p>Chef: Linsey<br/>Fed: 5</p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/153084342http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/153084342Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:11:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/mUEawtPbcpy6swk4qaWtfYXio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Taco Day!</p> <p>We had Ted and Sharon of <a href="http://www.stranddesign.org" title="strand" target="_blank">Strand Design</a> in for lunch! Check out their really cool <a href="http://www.treetheorybags.com" target="_blank">bags</a>!</p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/142387348http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/142387348Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:47:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/mUEawtPbcpy6db6tLKjIMrbCo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Creamy Avocado Salad with Risoni<br/>Chef: Linsey<br/>Fed: 5</p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/142381496http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/142381496Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:35:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/mUEawtPbcpb9u71sb6QeULE4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/09/eggs-in-tomato-sauce-contest-winners/" title="YUM" target="_blank">Eggs in Tomato Sauce</a> & Fried Green Tomatoes<br/>Chefs: <a href="http://www.theindoprojects.com" title="yes" target="_blank">Linsey</a> & Talia<br/>Fed: 7</p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/132511415http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/132511415Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:53:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/mUEawtPbcok2a3lrGs2FmwSFo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>DIY Sub day! All cold-cuts are from J.P. Gratziano, bread from Bari, produce from the local joint with the italian family running it. <br/>Chef: <a href="http://www.linseyburritt.com" title="Linsey Burrito" target="_blank">Linsey</a><br/>Servings: 7</p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/121354620http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/121354620Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:52:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/mUEawtPbcoinry4j9rm8g12Wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Orzo, Tomato, & Green Beans with Spinach, Garbanzo, Pepper, & Avocado Salad<br/>Chef: Talia<br/>Servings: 6</p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/120756457http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/120756457Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:18:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/mUEawtPbcoh6lkq32Vj4jhLuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Fingerling Potato, Tomato, & Green Bean Saute with Cabbage Salad & Jalapeno Cilantro Dressing<br/>Chef: <a href="http://www.theindoprojects.com" title="indo" target="_blank">Linsey</a><br/>Servings: 3</p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/120122087http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/120122087Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:30:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/mUEawtPbcng17e85ehL17zbro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hawaiian Mahi Mahi with Fingerling Potatoes<br/>Chef: <a target="_blank" title="indo" href="http://www.theindoprojects.com">Linsey</a><br/>Sous Chef: Jason Goodrich</p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/107346146http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/107346146Wed, 13 May 2009 16:31:17 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/mUEawtPbcndc3nvs3klzRHNGo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>DIY Sushi Lunch<br/>Chef: <a target="_blank" title="indo" href="http://www.theindoprojects.com">Linsey</a></p> <p>A few people stopped by The Coop for lunch today including: Monica from <a target="_blank" title="midwasteland" href="http://www.themidwasteland.com/">Midwasteland</a>, Jessa from <a target="_blank" title="pivot" href="http://www.pivotboutique.com">Pivot</a>, Meghan from <a target="_blank" title="Electric Banana" href="http://elecrticbanana.typepad.com/">Electric Banana</a> and a few guys from <a target="_blank" title="Tangible" href="http://www.tangibleworldwide.com/">Tangible</a>.</p> <p>We also were interviewed by the <a target="_blank" title="Redeye" href="http://redeye.chicagotribune.com/">Redeye</a>! Cool jams!</p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/106461059http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/106461059Mon, 11 May 2009 19:13:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/mUEawtPbcmowee07RK9wlvbBo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Fish Fryday<br/>Chef: <a target="_blank" title="indo" href="http://www.theindoprojects.com">Linsey</a></p> <p>Mango Avocado Salsa and Orange battered Cod</p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/99770302http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/99770302Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:46:58 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/mUEawtPbcmowcp3eikotCqKko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Beet Salad<br/>Chef: <a target="_blank" title="indo" href="http://www.theindoprojects.com">Linsey</a></p> <p>Spinach, arugula, beets, french goat feta, lentils, red onions, pork loin and homemade vinaigrette.</p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/99769920http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/99769920Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:45:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/mUEawtPbcmlqvtzwYLx5Etrqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Homemade Pizza!!<br/>Chef: <a href="http://www.theindoprojects.com" title="indo" target="_blank">Linsey</a></p> <p>I prepared the dough the day before so the dough could rest. All the cheese and meat came from JP Gratziano and the produce from the market down the street.<br/><br/>There were 5 pizzas:<br/>Cheese<br/>Pepperoni<br/>Pepperoni & Gardinara<br/>Tomato, basil & mozzarella<br/>Carmalized red onions, feta, kalamata olives, olive oil & arugula</p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/98936094http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/98936094Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:49:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/mUEawtPbclp2sn3jnRGbmazho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwiches with Beet & Goat Cheese Salad<br/>Chef: <a target="_blank" title="indo" href="http://www.theindoprojects.com">Linsey</a></p> <p><a target="_blank" title="Post" href="http://www.thepostfamily.com">The Post Family </a>hung out for lunch today! Hurray!</p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/91297038http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/91297038Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:06:18 -0400coworkingcoopchicagoillinoiscowork<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/mUEawtPbclje4wo4rQsBoiMgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Ahi Tuna Tacos<br/>Chef: <a href="http://www.theindoprojects.com" title="indo" target="_blank">Linsey</a></p> <p>Today, I rode my grocery bike to work. It is a pretty blue cruiser with two very large baskets on the back that I find perfect for shopping. Even though the fish and produce markets are so extremely close, I decided to slowly ride my bicycle in the sun while shopping for ingredients. We had the biggest group for lunch at The Coop to date!</p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/90103432http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/90103432Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:37:00 -0400ahi tunacoworkingcoopthe coopchicago<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/mUEawtPbclgkj54jypGLZJ8Do1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Grilled Cheese & Homemade Tomato Soup<br/>Chef: <a target="_blank" title="indo" href="http://www.theindoprojects.com">Linsey</a></p>http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/89453910http://chef.coworkchicago.com/post/89453910Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:12:53 -0400