Thank you to Women Chefs and Restaurateurs for inviting us to join them at the James Beard Awards Champagne Toast held at the Chicago Athletic Association. It was a great event! WCR  supports women in food & beverage by creating experiences that bring women together to propel careers forward. Directly below, from left, Marci Butler, Miller Cooper Principal; Kristen Lee-Charlson, Executive Director of WCR; Jeanne Alberts, Miller Cooper Senior; and Robyn Pilarczyk, Miller Cooper Supervisor. Bottom photo: Robyn Pilarczyk (left) and Jeanne Alberts (right) with Elizabeth Faulkner, WCR Board, renowned Chef and frequent guest on “Top Chef,” “Iron Chef,” and “Chopped.”