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Lake Geneva Restaurant Week 2025
Chef & Staff Spotlights

 

Restaurant Week is a time to celebrate and enjoy the amazing culinary scene throughout the Lake Geneva region. It's also an opportunity for us to introduce you to a few of the talented people behind the scenes who make Restaurant Week possible and ensure a memorable dining experience.

 


Chef Spotlights

 

Chef Aaron SchmudeChef Aaron Schmude from The Abbey Resort

Executive Sous Chef at 240 West & Waterfront at The Abbey Resort 
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Chef Ben WalankaChef Ben Walanka of Magpie's Den & Pen

Chef at Magpie's Den and Pen
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Jesus LeonChef Jesus Leon of Arandas

Chef and Manager at Arandas Mexican Grill
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Jonathan Gutierrez ReynosoPicture of Chef Jonathan Gutierrez at the Grand Geneva

Executive Chef at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa 
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Chef Ken HniloChef Ken Hnilo of Pier 290 restaurant

Executive Chef at Pier 290 restaurant
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Staff Spotlights

 

Ashly RingPicture of bartender Ashly Ring with Flat Iron Tap

Bartender and server at the Flat Iron Tap
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Athena PaceyStaff profile image for Athena Pacey with Healing Grounds

Shift Lead at Healing Grounds Cafe & Juicery
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Jess WernerServer Jess Werner at Oakfire restaurant

Server at Oakfire restaurant
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Ross PeacockStaff profile image of Ross Peacock for Lake Geneva Restaurant week.

Coffee Mentor at Inspired Coffee
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Ruben ArandaServer Ruben Aranda from Barrique Bistro & Wine Bar

Server at Barrique Bistro & Wine Bar
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