Happy Birthday to late Chef Charlie TROTTER ( Sept 8th ) who would be 65 years old! Wovvv, Medicare and Social Security eligibility!
I miss him immensely, his culinary mentorship, his any day generosity, I still laugh when he dropped a $1000 check at a dinner for Les Dames d’Escofier, who else does that?
And many more…
He loved France, Chicago loved him as he put our town on the Culinary Map! So much great, already passing 10 years, yet still so seasoned, au courant. His style of food is still…on the map! Bravo. Thank you Charlie.
Always.
03/09/2024
Travel with Chef Didier to France in 2025! The new Tours are now posted! Please read!
Itineraries and Reservation Form Included Tours de France 2025 with Chef Didier Bonjour Mes Amis, I hope that you had a wonderful Labor Day! It sure makes the week shorter because that means a day l
08/05/2024
The farmer's markets begin this weekend! We hope to see you there! Here is all the information: https://conta.cc/4by6izf
06/05/2024
Some of you will remember Chanteuse Claudia Homell performing at Simone, on the lower level of Cyrano's Bistro. We are helping to spread the word of her upcoming Cabaret performance: Here are the details:
Romance Language - French Songs for Lovers Once again, enjoy beautiful “Cabaret Music” Featuring Claudia Hommel who has performed many times at “Cafe Simone, A Parisian Cabaret," the lower level of C
11/02/2024
That menu is actually a 5 Courses delish!
I am looking for about 15 people for this Sunday February 18, I will be using the kitchen of my Friends at Friendship Restaurant, 2830 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago. Please make reservations!
Looking forward to see you! Yours French Chef, d
Two wonderful nights of Cassoulet!!! Call now to reserve!
10/02/2024
Two wonderful nights of Cassoulet!!! Call now to reserve!
21/01/2024
The Flight of the Cassoulets returns! Learn more and reserve:
The Flight of the Cassoulets January is when time and wine collide in my head, during the winter and slow business, I get busy thinking of what I need for our cellar. Building or enlarging a cellar is
12/12/2023
The holidays are only a few weeks away! Chef Didier has everything you need to make your holiday a memorable feast, including his Christmas Goose Dinner! Click here for all the information, including the menus and reservation form! Merci!
It's Time for Great Food and a Festive Season Wishing you a Happy Holiday and New Year! The end-of-the-year festivities are 2 to 3 weeks away, so let's add Chef Didier to your magic of this year's
05/12/2023
Happy Holiday Season Everyone!
We are at your service for all of your holiday culinary needs! Click here for the link to our Holiday Menu and Reservation Form!
It's Time for Great Food and a Festive Season Wishing you a Happy Holiday and New Year! Let's add Chef Didier to the magic and excitement of your festive, holiday season, where feasts are served a
Three Tours to France for 2024 Since 2019, Chef Didier has being taking American guests, on Tours to France and, for 2024 will be offering 2 trips to the Southwest of France, his birthland. New fo
21/02/2023
Calling all Veggie lovers! Chef Didier heard your many requests and has added a 4th, Vegetarian flight to the Annual Flight of the Cassoulet event! Details:
For Those Who Love Their Veggies Oh, Mon Dieu! Probably, with age, I did forget but you have been quick to remind me, yes, I usually make an "All Vegetarian Cassoulet" for my Annual Cassoulet Flight
Join Chef Didier at jack's Bistro Wicker Park for Chicago Restaurant Week, January 20 through February 5! Click here for details https://conta.cc/3ZJ0HRn
Get your discounted reservation now OENOPHILE TOUR BY CHEF DIDIER: APRIL 21st to APRIL 30th, 2023 'Always Cooking' Friends : Thank you for all your 2022 stories, the burnt soup, the fallen soufflé
Chef Didier is taking reservations for two upcoming dinners! You can make reservations on the website!
The Perfect Pairings For My Upcoming Dinners Please meet Mr Daniel & Catherine Hecquet, Winemakers When wine from Bergerac arrives, I keep jumping up and down as though I just landed on the moon
11/11/2021
The new Cyrano's on the Go Market menu is now available! Enjoy many delicious entrees and sides, rubs and more at home! https://conta.cc/30eDxIU
Enjoy Chef Didier's New Market Items At Home! Cyrano's On The Go Market Menu PLEASE : All orders are to be preordered at least 48 hours as all is prepared at our Pilsen Licensed Kitchen. Pick-up can
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Chef Didier’s Story
In 1986, Chef Didier Durand arrived in Chicago and worked at many of the area’s finest French restaurants until opening Cyrano's Bistrot in 1996 in Chicago's River North neighborhood.
The restaurant was named after the celebrated Frenchman Cyrano de Bergerac who was a legendary dramatist, poet and duelist from Bergerac, Chef Didier’s birthplace.
After 15 years, along with his wife, Jamie Pellar Durand, he bought a farm in Indiana where he could source and grow many local ingredients. He re-concepted the Bistrot into Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen as a result. He did not want to renew his lease, so, the pair sold the restaurant in 2015, after 20 years in business.
Chef Didier’s motto is “Good food makes people happy.” He has been making people happy with his delicious cooking in Chicago for more than 20 years and although he closed Cyrano's Farm Kitchen, he has branched out as a personal chef, cooking for parties, wedding, personal and corporate events, while looking for a full time chef position.
"As soon as I was not tied to the daily duties of running a restaurant, I started to get calls asking if I was available to cook in people's home's or at an event. I never had the time before to consider being the chef at a wedding! In my case, when one kitchen door closed, more are opening!"
