Rick Bayless
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Chicago chef Rick Bayless founded Frontera Grill in 1987 with his wife Deann; his restaurants also include Topolobampo, Xoco and Bar Sótano; he is a winner of seven James Beard Awards (Farm Aid).
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Chicago chef Rick Bayless founded Frontera Grill in 1987 with his wife Deann; his restaurants also include Topolobampo, Xoco and Bar Sótano; he is a winner of seven James Beard Awards (Farm Aid).
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- Role(s): chef
- City: Chicago
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- https://www.farmaid.org/blog/against-the-grain-bonus-ep-2-rick-bayless-the-farmers-chef/ (verification source · master store)
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Chicago chef Rick Bayless founded Frontera Grill in 1987 with his wife Deann; his restaurants also include Topolobampo, Xoco and Bar Sótano; he is a winner of seven James Beard Awards (Farm Aid).
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