Recent Productions
Ethiopian Post Pop-Up
"Lunch at Ruki's Kitchen"
Wearing the badge of both owner and chef of Ruki's Kitchen, Ali Lemma spent almost half his life in Ethiopia, perhaps unwittingly preparing for the day he would open this restaurant. It's a young and galvanized Ethiopian restaurant just south of Grant Park, and it packs some of the boldest flavors available inside the perimeter. Watch the video to see what lunch at Ruki's Kitchen is all about.
Flame-Centered Lebanese Kitchen
"Habibi's Grilled Fish"
Watch as chef Fadi, owner of Habibi's, constructs one of his signature Lebanese dishes alongside a gentle fire and a quiet beach view. The calming sizzle, the cooked tahini, and the patience of a master at work unfold into a plate that is as pretty to look at as it is, well, satisfying to eat.
Flame-Centered Lebanese Kitchen
"The Art of Baba Ghanoush"
There's a confident art form behind the assembly of a beautiful plate of baba ghanoush, and if you blink, you might miss it. Chef Fadi, the owner of a hidden-gem Lebanese kitchen called "Habibi's," lays out the steps for making the perfect baba ghanoush.
Flame-Centered Lebanese Kitchen
"Welcome to Habibi's"
The term Habibi means a few different things, but they can be summarized as "friend" or "my beloved." Chef Fadi, the owner of Habibi's, brought his Lebanese-inspired kitchen to life with the understanding and generosity that many chefs embody when they cook; that is, each dish that on his menu is prepared as if he were cooking for a beloved friend.
Recent Productions
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Working within the friction of service
We operate inside functioning commercial kitchens and large, ongoing events without interrupting service flow. Though we do use traditional production gear such as lights, stands, and audio equipment, that scale of production is used as necessary, and we pride ourselves on tailoring our equipment load to each client's needs without sacrificing a shred of production quality. For instance, if your restaurant or space has gorgeous natural light and existing architecture that enhances it, our documentation will capture the authentic, natural atmosphere. We will never, ever stage lights and stands that might clash with our project just to look professional.
Also, all of our team members have worked in restaurants and/or event staffing, and we understand kitchen culture and the emotional weight of commercial events. We shoot with this stress in mind and try to exhibit the utmost respect for those working in front of our lens.
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