In August 2021, Chef Jenner Tomaska and his wife and partner Katrina Bravo opened a mission-driven Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant, Esmé, in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. With Esmé, French for “beloved,” Tomaska and Bravo reimagine the tasting-menu model with philanthropy and art integrated into the foundation of the experience, an expression of their shared vision for the community-focused restaurant. Esmé is dedicated to supporting Chicago through philanthropic endeavors, ensuring that our culinary excellence also contributes to the well-being of our community.