Maggiano’s hires ‘Chef to the Stars’

Maggiano’s Little Italy has hired Chris Horning to be the new Sous Chef. Horning is responsible for ensuring the efficiency of Maggiano’s 80-person kitchen, and smooth flow and overall presentation of Maggiano’s cuisine.

Maggiano’s Little Italy has hired Chris Horning to be the new Sous Chef. Horning is responsible for ensuring the efficiency of Maggiano’s 80-person kitchen, and smooth flow and overall presentation of Maggiano’s cuisine.

Horning was previously working in Alaska as Sous Chef at Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage’s luxury hotel. Two years later he was promoted to Director of Catering before being movED up to the position of Executive Chef.

During this time, Horning also spent time cooking private dinners for luminaries such as Hillary Clinton, John McCain, Mikhail Gorbachev, Dan Rather and actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler.

Maggiano’s Little Italy specializes in Italian American cuisine available family-style or a la carte. It is located at 10455 N.E. Eighth St. in Lincoln Square.