Amy Lutchen on Her New Role at Del Frisco’s Steak House Chicago

Have you peeked inside the former Esquire Theatre since Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House landed here in Chicago’s Gold Coast? It’s history in the making and we visit for a chat with newly appointed wine director Amy Lutchen. She heads up the all female wine team at this Chicago location for the energetic and alluring steakhouse. 

Lutchen talks about a few of her favorite by-the-glass options and her thumbprint on the list since taking over the head wine position. We also discuss the upcoming Somm Wars event so tune in then buy your ticket for this multi-course and multiple wine tasting event, coming here to Chicago on 10/21, after NYC on 10/13.

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