Food and Connection Series: From the Dead Sea to the Dinner Table with Alphonse Griger

Culinary trends and dining connections are on the table todayFor the seventh episode of our food and connection series, we are joined by Alphonse Griger. Alphonse Griger is a chef and culinary innovator whose career has spanned restaurant kitchens, culinary research, and food and beverage development. He studied at Johnson & Wales University, graduating in 2019, and has worked in Chicago’s culinary industry as a line cook, research and development chef, and sous chef. He is part of the team behind Chicago’s Class Act and Nightcap, an immersive fine-dining and cocktail experience.Alphonse joins us to explore what it means to be a Research and Development chef, revealing how the addition of just one simple ingredient can transform a dish, captivate audiences, and even help kickstart new culinary trends. He also takes us inside the world of Class Act and Nightcap, discussing how the experience came to be and what it has taught him about hospitality, food, and human connection. What results is a deeper understanding of what it means to break bread with strangers and loved ones alike, revealing how food can unite across families, cities and countries.Listen to the full episode, out now on your favorite podcast platform. Check out Class Act and Nightcap in Chicago.Follow Alphonse on Instagram.Read The Pumpkin Plan: A Simple Strategy to Grow a Remarkable Business in Any Field by Mike Michalowicz.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters.