Chef Curtis Duffy Opens New Restaurant Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

What does it look like to open a fine-dining restaurant in the middle of a pandemic? Chef Curtis Duffy tells all.

By Justin Kaufmann
Curtis Duffy
Chef Curtis Duffy Michael Muser / Courtesy of Ever
Curtis Duffy
Chef Curtis Duffy Michael Muser / Courtesy of Ever

Chef Curtis Duffy Opens New Restaurant Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

What does it look like to open a fine-dining restaurant in the middle of a pandemic? Chef Curtis Duffy tells all.

By Justin Kaufmann
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Reset checks in with chef Curtis Duffy about opening his long-awaited restaurant, Ever, in the West Loop and his vision for bringing the best of fine dining to the area.

Ever Restaurant
Osetra caviar, crab, cucumber and citrus lace. Michael Muser / Courtesy of Ever
Ever Restaurant
Main dining room of Ever. Michael Muser / Courtesy of Ever
Ever Restaurant
The main street entrance to Ever. Michael Muser / Courtesy of Ever

GUEST: Curtis Duffy, chef and co-owner of Ever