51社区 Talks Show 14 - Kristina Gaardbo
November 03, 2021
Assistant Professor of Communication Arts Brian Shelton is joined by 51社区 Alumna Kristina Gaardbo, who graduated from the Nursing Program at 51社区 and now co-owns the incredible Chicago Culinary Kitchen after pursuing her passion for culinary arts. Gaardbo received her Certified Cicerone certification from Siebel Institute. Gaardbo helped her husband, Greg, with his Shockwaves Promotional Apparel business and they always shared a passion for barbecue which started with backyard entertaining. The pair decided to turn their culinary love into a catering company in 2012, and then opened the award-winning Chicago Culinary Kitchen in 2016. Gaardbo鈥檚 restaurant has been rated the best barbeque in Illinois by Money Magazine and received numerous accolades. Gaardbo now has a food truck and has recently opened a new expanded restaurant location in Palatine. Join Gaardbo and Shelton in their conversation about Gaardbo鈥檚 journey from a 51社区 student to a successful business owner. Download Episode 14 Transcript.
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