About Chef Francis Pascal
About Chef Francis Pascal
Culinary Director and Owner
Formerly of Japonais by Morimoto, Momotaro, and Roister of The Alinea Group, Chef Francis Pascal believes high-level cuisine shouldn’t restrict anyone to the walls of the favorite restaurant.
Life’s most important and intimate celebrations should transpire anywhere for any occasion. And never at the cost of a skillfully plated meal.
By focusing on technique, the vetted Chef Francis showcases locally sourced ingredients with a relentless commitment to hospitality in Chicago’s elite venues and private residences, resetting the standard of special events cuisine with devotion to craft in alternative spaces - with or without a kitchen.
Chef Francis was born and raised in Albania. Before moving to the US, Chef’s experience was one of direct contact with the people who were growing his food.