Michael Robin Maddox was born August 21, 1970, in Princeville , Illinois. Raised in agricultural environment, he developed an early appreciation for food. His family raised soybeans, corn, hogs, cattle and chickens. They also grew their own vegetables. They canned fruits and vegetables, and butchered, smoked and cured their own meats. During his youth, Michael worked at a local restaurant, progressing from dishwasher to lead cook.

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Michael attended Kendall College in Evanston, Illinois, and received his Associates B. A. in March 1990. He served as a Culinary Teaching Assistant for 1½ years during his schooling, and went on to receive his B. A. in March 1993. Since March 1993, he has held the position of chef de cuisine of Le Titi de Paris and presently is chef/owner with his wife, Susan.

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Mr. Maddox's professional experience includes, working at The Bonaventure Resort and Spa (Ft. Lauderdale , FL ), La Boheme ( Winnetka , IL ) and Le Titi de Paris (Arlington Heights ,

IL ). He has acquired additional training under the tutelage of Jacques Torres of Le Cirque

( New York , NY ). To further hone his craft, Michael attended a series of dessert classes in 1997 and again in 2001 at The French Pastry School in Chicago. He has completed classes in chocolate showpieces, petit fours, candies, ice creams and sorbets.

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In January 1999, Michael spent two weeks working in the kitchens of Jean Bardet Restaurant/Hotel in Tours , France . In early 2001, he returned to France again, this time to work at the two star (Michelin) Restaurant Michel Rostang in Paris.

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Personal Awards and Recognition :

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• 1993 Third Place "Seafood Pasta Contest" sponsored by Greater Chicago Food Show
• 1995 Second Prize "Kahlua Dessert and Drink Contest" for "Pear Pyramid with Kahlua 

  Chocolate Parfait"
• Participated in "Young Commis Competition" sponsored by The National Chaine des   Rotisseurs
• 1999 First Place Midwest Regional competition "Boursin Chef of the Year"
• Competed in national competition in Hawaii "Boursin Chef of The Year"
• 2000 First Place in the cold salad/appetizer category of the "Grey Poupon Recipe Contest"
• 2001 Placed First in the Regional and National "Lindsey Olive Competition"
• 2002 First Place in the Regional Competition "A Taste of Elegance"

Restaurant Awards and Recognition:

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• Recipient of Chicago AAA Motor Club "Four Diamond Award" annually since 1991.
• Recipients of Distinguished Restaurants of North America "DiRoNA Award" annually since   1992.
• Recipient of The Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence" annually since 1985.
• Inducted into "National Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame in 1995.
• Selected by "Gourmet Magazine" as "7 th Top Overall Restaurant in Chicago " by subscribers   in October 1996 and 1997 issues.
• Ranked number one among the French Classic list and received a score of 28 in the "Zagat   Survey 2002/2003 Chicago Restaurants.

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Michael is married and resides in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois with his wife Susan, daughter Emily and son Bryce. Mr. Maddox is a member of the Pastry Alliance and the ACF. Hobbies and interests include gardening, fishing, and alpine skiing.

Susan K. Maddox

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Accomplished chef with culinary experience in various restaurants, country clubs , corporate dining venues, and cooking schools. Dedicated leader, who inspires, develops and motivates employees towards continuous improvement, while striving to increase personal knowledge which she shares with others.

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Susan attended Kendall College in Evanston, Illinois and received her Associates degree in June 1990. She has taught various cooking demonstrations in stores, classrooms, and homes.

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Susan’s professional experiences include, working at Va Pensiero (Evanston, IL), Bella Vista (Chicago, IL), Vidalia on Park (Glencoe, IL), Wynstone Golf Club (Barrington, IL), Motorola Food Works (Schaumburg, IL), and Lake County High School Technology Campus (Grayslake). Mrs. Maddox has also traveled to Italy to learn authentic Italian techniques.

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Susan is very active in assorted Benefits such as Meals on Wheels, Bread and Roses, Avon Breast Cancer Walk, and Woman Chef of the Year.

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Susan has been an extremely integral part of earning the various awards and accolades which have been awarded to the companies with which she has worked.