Café des Architectes at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower Hotel.

Posted on February 12, 2016 by A Cook's Canvas

“Bonjour!” was the first thing I heard when I entered the luxurious lobby of the Sofitel Water Tower Hotel. The relaxed atmosphere and attentive staff are very welcoming and though I am tempted to linger awhile, my focus today is on the hotel’s crowning jewel, the restaurant Café des Architectes. The dining room has an […]

Interview with Executive Pastry Chef Jove T. Hubbard of David Burke’s Primehouse, Chicago

Posted on February 5, 2014 by A Cook's Canvas

After graduating from the American Culinary Federation culinary apprenticeship, Jove Hubbard went on to study baking and pastry arts at The California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. Soon after, he was called to open The Peabody Little Rock Hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas as Executive Pastry Chef. After four years here, Hubbard relocated to Chicago […]