Virgin Hotels Chicago Appoints Mike Alaridi as Executive Chef

Virgin Hotels Chicago | February 20, 2023

Chicago, IL (February 20, 2023) - Virgin Hotels Chicago is thrilled to announce Executive Chef, Mike Alaridi, who will oversee the entire culinary operation from Miss Ricky’s to Cerise. Born and raised in Syria, Alaridi was first introduced to the culinary world by watching his mother cook their family meals from scratch, only using whole ingredients from their backyard garden. Growing up in a household that prioritized healthy foods laid the foundation for Alaridi’s culinary ethos of using the freshest ingredients and preparing them in ways that heighten their flavors. “The food you grow up eating is the best food you’ll ever have,â...