Lincoln Park - we <3 You!

Location Location Location

Trust us when we tell you that selecting the location for the first Junior Chefs Kitchen was no easy feat! We selected 2448 N. Lincoln Avenue for many reasons - located in the community in which we live, close proximity to a plethora of transit options  (bus, L,  plenty of street parking),  super kid-friendly and densely populated! Moreso, the space had never been occupied so it was a clean slate to start, allowing us to focus on the curriculum we could build with our Registered Dietitian and Chef and still give parents a comfortable place to watch, participate or drop off. We are truly building a community gathering place and we would love to remind you of some of the things this neighborhood has to offer! 

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Neighborhood Attractions; 

.4 miles from Oz Park 

.9 miles from Lincoln Park Zoo & The Conservatory 

1 mile from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 

1.2 miles from the Green City Farmers Market - Lincoln Park 

2 miles from North Avenue Beach 

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Introducing Niki Cordell 

Wife, friend to many, mom of three, and just to add another hat.. founder of Junior Chefs Kitchen! We are so lucky to have this powerhouse of a woman leading our team on the pursuit of culinary and nutrition education for our young society. 

5 Things you should know about Niki: 

1. She studied abroad in Australia and can’t wait to bring her kids there! Travel obsessed

2. She holds a utility patent from her former business. Check it out! MyRingHero.com

3. She and her husband love to take advantage of their neighboring park and play golf with their kids at dusk with glow in the dark balls

4. Peloton obsessed - She moves her body nearly 6 days a week and has recently gotten into Pilates!

5. Her fave meal to cook is paleo shepherd’s pie.

Help - I live in Chicago and I feel that nothing is seasonal or fresh come mid-winter! While this time of year is notably referred to as “citrus season”, there isn’t much that feels local about enjoying the delicious grapefruit & oranges found at grocery stores. Did you know that local harvests are available from storage year-round? Farmers can store things such as garlic, potatoes, onions, various squash and many root vegetables year-round, making them a great option when trying to support farmers in the area this time of year. Plus, as our dietitian reminds us, don’t forget that frozen produce is a great, affordable option for nutrient-dense foods, too. Preserved at their peak harvest, frozen produce captures foods at their most nutritious to be enjoyed throughout the year.