Chicago native Eric Bauer brings his enthusiasm and knowledge of cuisine to Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro.
A finalist for the U.S. Best Young Chefs Competition for Chaine de
Rotisseurs 2003, Bauer was trained in Latin and Mediterranean cuisine under
Chef James Cassidy at the Four Seasons Costa Rica and studied classic French
cuisine under numerous notable chefs at four-star properties across the
United States and internationally.
Mentored by Pascal Vingau, Bauer mastered the basics in French food and gained expertise in utilizing the best ingredients in simple ways, allowing
a dish's natural flavors to be the highlight of a meal.