Chef Prepares Dinner for Residents | City Mission
Thank you, Chef Todd!
A few weeks ago, we were blessed to welcome nationally acclaimed Chef Todd Erickson to City Mission, where he assisted our kitchen staff in preparing langoustine lobster tacos and carnitas tacos for our residents and community guests. What a delicious dining experience and a special memory for all those we serve!
Chef Todd is the founder of eight award-winning restaurants across the country, including a taqueria, tapas restaurant, pizzeria, steakhouse, vegan restaurant, and more. He also appeared on Season 11 of Beat Bobby Flay—and won. In addition, he has served as executive chef for a well-known celebrity and his family.
Chef Todd shared that he pursued cooking as a career because he loves making people smile. “All the most important and memorable times in life, there’s always food,” he explained.
His culinary career has taken him around the globe and given him the opportunity to connect with people from many different cultures. “I’ve had the opportunity to travel and make friends all over the world,” he said. “Peru, Cuba, the Netherlands, Belgium—we all speak the language of food.”
Chef Todd was invited to City Mission by our own Bill Radocaj, Assistant Food Services Manager and one of our talented kitchen leaders. Bill and Chef Todd are longtime friends, and we are grateful for the connection that brought Chef Todd to serve our residents in such a heartfelt and meaningful way.
We are incredibly thankful that Chef Todd took the time to share both his culinary talents and his heart with our residents and community guests. Experiences like this remind our residents that they are seen, valued, and cared for.
Thank you, Chef Todd, for your generosity and compassion for those in need.
