Recipes Archives - Gene And Georgetti

Gene & Georgetti on WGN Spotlight Chicago: Celebrating 85 Years

Aug 23, 2026 | Classic Dishes, Press Features, Recipes

As Gene & Georgetti celebrates 85 years in Chicago, we had the pleasure of joining WGN TV’s Spotlight Chicago to share a little of the history, food, and family behind Chicago’s original Tuscan steakhouse. Michelle Durpetti and Collin Pierson joined the show to...

Gene’s NYE family-favorite on WGN News

Dec 29, 2023 | News, Press Features, Recipes, Specials

Gene & Georgetti Managing Partner, Collin Pierson, on WGN News Thank you to WGN News for welcoming us and showcasing our family’s favorite NYE recipe, Cotechino & Lentils, on their Lunchbreak segment. This dish is a special one and it’s featured on...

Holiday Weekend Indoor Cooking Tips

May 24, 2020 | Recipes

The start of grilling season has arrived…here’s a few tips for quick holiday feast on the grill or… inside! Gene & Georgetti’s Collin Pierson, son-in-law of Owners Tony & Marion Durpetti shares his favorites for the holiday using items from Ida’s Pantry....

Veal Lemone

Oct 21, 2013 | Recipes

River North’s Gene & Georgetti was founded in 1941 by Gene Michellotti and his partner Alfredo Federighi, who was nicknamed “Georgetti” after a famous Italian cyclist. Partners Gene and “Georgetti” worked hand in hand to establish the reputation of excellence that...

Chicken Vesuvio

Oct 21, 2013 | Recipes

Although Club Gene & Georgetti, 500 N. Franklin in Chicago, is listed by the Zagat Survey as one of America’s Top 10 Steak Houses (the only Chicago listing), it features Italian specialties too. Gene & Georgetti Chicken Vesuvio was created by Chef Frank...