Tramonto signs up as Grill on 21 VP

Two-time James Beard Award recipient chef Rick Tramonto joined Roanoke Hospitality as vice president of culinary for Grill on 21, on the 21st floor of The LaSalle Chicago hotel in the Loop. The initiative stems from the company’s commitment to ensuring that the once-vibrant dining scene of the city’s downtown financial district is restored, Food Industry News reported. A celebrity chef who has written eight books, Tramonto has worked in many facets of the industry in his career, including serving as executive chef and founding partner of Tru in Chicago, and overseeing Tramonto’s Steak & Seafood in Wheeling and RT Sushi Bar in Wheeling. He also partnered with chef John Folse to open restaurants in New Orleans and Ridgeland, Mississippi. For more, click here.