Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow invites you to attend the 14th annual MEN WHO COOK fundraiser to support the Will County Children's Advocacy Center that provides hope, healing & justice for abused children. It's a fun and casual tasting event featuring 30+ amateur & professional/commercial cooks serving samples of their favorite APPETIZER , SIDE-DISH, ENTREE & DESSERT for you to judge! Split-the-Pot • Gift Basket Raffle • Wine-Beer-Spirits-Pop-Water by ON THE ROCKS -JOLIET • Music by the JIB Brothers Band • Kids Activities by Salon David Anthony Proceeds support the Will County Children's Advocacy Center - founded in 1995 by Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow to provide hope, healing and justice for children who have endured severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, neglect, and exposure to violence. Secure sponsorships and purchase tickets at www.menwhocook.info TODAY!
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2024 MEN WHO COOK WINNERS

ENTREE' Category

  1. Pulled Pork Sliders w/ Burnt Ends - Bolingbrook Police Dept. - Jason Mitchem & Nick Higens
  2. Smoked Baby Back Ribs - Will County Sheriff's Office - Dan Jungles & RJ Austin
  3. Smoked Turkey w/ Wild Boar Stuffing & Cajun Gravy - Mokena Police Dept. - Jason Louthan & Sarah McCarthy

APPETIZER Category

  1. Neyhart Nuggies - Lockport Police Dept. - John Arizzi & Chris Neyhart
  2. Smoked Queso w/ Homemade Tortilla Chip - Plainfield Police Dept. - Chris Allen & Cody Columbus
  3. Carnitas Nachos - Distinct Visual Solutions - Bernie Avila, Cesar Cardenas & Paul Reyes

SIDE DISH Category

  1. Monster Mash Potatoes - First Secure Community Bank - Mike Rittof & Jay Bergman
  2. Loaded Baked Potato Soup - The Dowding Family
  3. Bahn Mi Mites - ACB Mortgage Group - Kris Cheranichit & Bryn

DESSERT Category

  1. Assorted Themed Truffles - Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino Tarrant - Facilities Dept. - Garrett Latham & Shields
  2. S'More of What - Channahon Police Dept. - John Blough & Ethan Anderson
  3. Cherry Cheese Poppies - Crest Hill Police Dept. - Joel Steen & David Reavis

PROFESSIONAL/COMMERCIAL CATEGORY

  1. Creamy Shrimp & Lobster Newburg in a Pastry Cup - Silver Cross Hospital - Michael Stephans & Peter Martin
  2. Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzel Bites - Joliet Central H.S. Culinary Program - Tom Langley & Amanda Ashmus
  3. Pierogi - Judge Art Smigielski & Delight Wish European Restaurant - Paul Adamczyk & Judge Art Smigielski

DISPLAY/PRESENTATION

  1. "Sandlot" - Channahon Police Dept.
  2. "Grandma's Recipe" - Crest Hill Police Dept.
  3. "Fall Theme" - Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino Tarrant - Facilities Dept.

2024 MEN WHO COOK PHOTOS

2023 MEN WHO COOK- Oct. 21, 2023

2023 WINNERS

APPETIZER

  1. MEXICAN CORN IN A CUP ON A CHIP: Distinct Visual Solutions - Bernie Avila, Cesar Cardenas & Paul Reyes- 
  2. MINI GYRO: Shorewood Police Dept. 
  3. ITALIAN MEATBALLS: Will County Board Member Mark Revis - Dist. 8 Plainfield
SIDE DISH
  1. MONSTER MASH POTATOES: First Secure Bank - Mike Rittof & Jay Bergman
  2. SOUTHERN STYLE GRAPE SALAD: Manhattan Police Chief Jeff Wold
  3. SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE: Mokena Police Dept. - Owen Price
ENTREE
  1. WESTERN BITES II: Will County Sheriff's Dept.
  2. SMOKED PULLED PORK SANDWICH: Bolingbrook Police Dept. - Jason Mitchem & Pete Moranda
  3. SHORT RIB GNOCCHI: Mokena Police Dept. - Jason Louthan
DESSERT
  1. MINI PUMPKIN TREAT: Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino Tarrant - FACILITIES DEPT.
  2. DEMS BUNS DOUGH CINNAMON ROLLS: Andrew Dowding Family
  3. CASHEW CARAMEL SHORTBREAD BARS: Ray Boutte' CITGO Lemont Refinery
PROFESSIONAL
  1. MARINATED GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN w/ TROPICAL SLAW - Michael Stephans, Silver Cross Hospital
  2. LOBSTER BITES w/ TRUFFLE MASHED POTATOES - Rick Jerding, West End Tool & Die, All American Recycling
DISPLAY/THEME
  1. Shorewood Police Dept w/ Chief Arnold
  2. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino Tarrant - FACILITIES DEPT.
  3. Lockport Police Dept. - Chris Neyhart
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MEN WHO COOK 2022

2022 APPETIZER WINNERS:
  1. Paul Retzke & Kevin Frazier Shorewood Police Department (Shorewood Smoked Shotgun Shell)
  2. John Arizzi & Chris Neyhart Lockport Police Department (Neyhart Nibblers)
  3. David Reavis Jr. & Jason Opiola Crest Hill Police Department (BLT Dip)
2022 DESSERT WINNERS:
  1. Bob Fox & Daisy Fox Omega Plumbing (Bread Pudding w/ Bourbon Cream Sauce)
  2. Andrew Dowding & Aidan Krier (Grandma D’s Cookie Bars)
  3. Scott Gryder & Marty Shanahan (Homemade Ice Cream)
2022 SIDE DISH WINNERS:
  1. Mike Rittof & Jay Bergman First Secure Community Bank/First Secure Bank - Joliet (Monster Mashed Potatoes)
  2. Mike Ryan & Dominic Thielmann Romeoville Police Department (Elotes-Mexican Corn)
  3. Bruce Grahm & Mary Grahm Will County Sheriff FOP Lodge #94 (Buffalo Mac ‘ N Cheese)
2022 PROFESSIONAL/
COMMERCIAL CHEFS:
  1. Michael Stephans & Peter Martin Silver Cross Hospital (Shrimp Etouffee)
  2. Rick Jerding & Matt Eilers - West End Tool and Die/All American Recycling (Duck Carnitas)
  3. Eduardo Nepomuceno & Carlo Villagracia Edrolls Filipino Fusion (Eggrolls)
2022 ENTREE WINNERS:
  1. Shaun Moran & Vinnie DiSalvo - Will County Sheriff's Office (Investigators Surprise)
  2. Louis Manzella & Andy Hensel (Mississippi Poh Boy Sliders)
  3. Charles Pelkie Lauren Staley Ferry Will County Clerk (Chinese Triple Pepper Beef)

2022 DISPLAY WINNER:
Daniel Crane - "Stranger Things" Theme

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OLD NATIONAL BANK - VIP PARTNER SPONSOR

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CITGO Lemont Refinery, VIP Partner Sponsor

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MEN WHO COOK 2019 VIDEO

  • Red Carpet Interviews by WJOL's Lynne, Mary & Natalie

  • Cook Interviews by Joliet City Councilwoman Jan Quillman and WJOL's Kevin Kollins

  • Special THANK YOU to JCTV's Dick & Millie Schuster for filming and editing!

MEN WHO COOK 2019 WINNERS

APPETIZER

  1. Meatball Stuffed Arancini - Jonathan Zambrano, Renova Bodyworks
  2. Specialty Seasoned Pretzels & Cheese Dip – Crest Hill Police Dept. with Joel Steen
  3. Smoked Salmon – Dan Pohrte

SIDE DISH

  1. Chipotle Bacon Mac & Cheese – Bob Fox of OMEGA Plumbing
  2. Pork Bao – Kris Cheranichit and Steve Golub
  3. QuesaGRUNDYllas– Jeff Brown of Will County State’s Attorney’s Office

ENTRÉE

  1. Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf (w/ Mashed Potatoes & Gravy) – Shorewood Police Dept. with Paul Hulbert & Jason Barten
  2. “Da-Sausage” – Channahon Police Department, and Mahoney, Silverman & Cross Law Firm
  3. Caribbean Pork Tenderloin w/ Peach Chutney – Joe Garbin of Garbin Insurance

DESSERT

  1. Butterscotch Butterfinger Delight – Joliet Fire Department with Nate Kren, Chris Kinsella & Eric Mattson
  2. Assorted Cupcakes - Patrick Marcum & Brett Marcum – Glen Marcum Foundation
  3. Nutella Marshmallow Sandwich - Daniel Crane – Autobarn Volkswagen of Countryside

PROFESSIONAL/COMMERCIAL

  1. Lobster Roll– Peter Martin of Silver Cross Hospital
  2. Chipolte Mashed Potato w/ Shredded Beef, Tequila Horseradish & Corona Shrimp on a Plantain Chip w/ Avocado Sauce & Mango Salsa– Thomas Moreno of The Blue Taco/United Way of Will County
  3. Mini Pulled Pork Sandwiches – Marzell Richardson of Richardson’s Catering

Past Photos/Videos

MEN WHO COOK 2019 VIDEO

  • Red Carpet Interviews by WJOL's Lynne, Mary & Natalie

  • Cook Interviews by Joliet City Councilwoman Jan Quillman and WJOL's Kevin Kollins

  • Special THANK YOU to JCTV's Dick & Millie Schuster for filming and editing!

MEN WHO COOK 2019 WINNERS

APPETIZER

  1. Meatball Stuffed Arancini - Jonathan Zambrano, Renova Bodyworks
  2. Specialty Seasoned Pretzels & Cheese Dip – Crest Hill Police Dept. with Joel Steen
  3. Smoked Salmon – Dan Pohrte

SIDE DISH

  1. Chipotle Bacon Mac & Cheese – Bob Fox of OMEGA Plumbing
  2. Pork Bao – Kris Cheranichit and Steve Golub
  3. QuesaGRUNDYllas– Jeff Brown of Will County State’s Attorney’s Office

ENTRÉE

  1. Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf (w/ Mashed Potatoes & Gravy) – Shorewood Police Dept. with Paul Hulbert & Jason Barten
  2. “Da-Sausage” – Channahon Police Department, and Mahoney, Silverman & Cross Law Firm
  3. Caribbean Pork Tenderloin w/ Peach Chutney – Joe Garbin of Garbin Insurance

DESSERT

  1. Butterscotch Butterfinger Delight – Joliet Fire Department with Nate Kren, Chris Kinsella & Eric Mattson
  2. Assorted Cupcakes - Patrick Marcum & Brett Marcum – Glen Marcum Foundation
  3. Nutella Marshmallow Sandwich - Daniel Crane – Autobarn Volkswagen of Countryside

PROFESSIONAL/COMMERCIAL

  1. Lobster Roll– Peter Martin of Silver Cross Hospital
  2. Chipolte Mashed Potato w/ Shredded Beef, Tequila Horseradish & Corona Shrimp on a Plantain Chip w/ Avocado Sauce & Mango Salsa– Thomas Moreno of The Blue Taco/United Way of Will County
  3. Mini Pulled Pork Sandwiches – Marzell Richardson of Richardson’s Catering

Past Photos/Videos

MEN WHO COOK 2019 Photo Gallery