Interview with Chef de Cuisine Cory Morris of Mercat a la Planxa

Posted on October 23, 2014 by A Cook's Canvas

Chef Morris was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and showed an interest in cooking from a very young age. Growing up, his earliest culinary memories were cooking dinner for his siblings so they could avoid store bought, pre-packaged meals while his parents we busy working. Chef Morris began his culinary career in 2000 as […]

Mercat a la Planxa: Chicago Tapas Restaurant and Bar

Posted on October 23, 2014 by A Cook's Canvas

Located in the historic Blackstone Hotel, Michelin-star Mercat a la Planxa is Chicago’s top Spanish restaurant. Guided by Executive Chef and native Chicagoan Jose Garces, recipient of the James Beard Award, and winner of Food Network’s The Next Iron Chef, the restaurant operates under the daily guidance of Chef de Cuisine Cory Morris. The Catalan […]