Among the nation’s most acclaimed restaurateurs, Chicago-born Donnie Madia has mastered the art of collaboration in executing his instincts for style, atmosphere, and hospitality. His unique blend of visionary inspiration, attention to detail and sense of unlimited possibilities informs all he touches, as evidenced in the nine-time James Beard award-winning restaurant collective One Off Hospitality—founded by Madia in partnership with Edward Seitan, Paul Kahan, Peter Garfield, Terry Alexander and the late Rick Diarmit. The powerhouse team behind One Off Hospitality opened their first restaurant, the iconic Blackbird in December 1997 with minimal resources and means, but a collective passion to succeed. Blackbird would ultimately go on to forever shape the culinary landscape, both locally and nationally, receiving a Michelin rating for eight consecutive years.
Madia’s commitment to hospitality earned him James Beard...
