On this episode of Ingredient Insiders, hosts John and Andrea from Chef’s Warehouse welcome Sarah Grueneberg, James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio in Chicago.

Known for her inventive approach to Italian cuisine and her passion for exceptional ingredients, Sarah shares the experiences and influences that have shaped her culinary career. The conversation dives into her surprising love for celery, exploring why this often-overlooked ingredient deserves a starring role in the kitchen and how she incorporates it into some of her favorite dishes.

Sarah also gives listeners a peek behind the curtain of her "That Salad Though" recipe, discussing the ingredients, inspiration, and philosophy that have made it a standout favorite. Along the way, she reveals another source of inspiration outside the kitchen—her love of jam bands.

Filled with stories, culinary insights, and plenty of laughs, this episode offers a fascinating look into the mind of one of America's most celebrated chefs and the ingredients that inspire her every day.

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In partnership with The Chefs’ Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years. https://www.chefswarehouse.com/

Produced by Gotham Production Studios. Find them on Instagram: @gothamproductionstudios