I sit down and chat with chef Jeremy Pyrzynski about his time in the foodservice industry and what keeps him going. Jeremy grew up in Chicago and has been cooking in it for over 15 years. His first job before culinary school was at a small fusion place on Southport called Coobah’s and that lit the flame for his career. Having spent time at De La Costa until it closed down over a decade ago, the Peruvian & South American flavors were impacted into his brain. After the restaurant closed down, he took a few years off to fulfill his music dreams in touring the country in his band Encrust. Once the itch was scratched, it was time to get back to it. He worked at various places throughout the city until he landed with the Boka group working with Stephanie Izard. He’s currently the chef de cuisine of Cabra, Stephanie Izard’s Peruvian-inspired restaurant in the Hoxton hotel. When he’s not at work, he’s traveling(when it’s ok), or playing World of Warcraft.