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The Taste

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Libertyville Chef a Contestant on ABC's 'The Taste'

Paul Caravelli, executive chef at 545 North Bar & Grill, will be featured on the next episode, which will air Feb. 5.

When Paul Caravelli decided to apply to be a contestant on ABC's new show "The Taste," he wanted to show off his personality. He sat down with his agent, had a beer and "filled it out like a Frenchman. "I filled it out and was like, 'F-you, you're never going to pick me,'" Caravelli laughed. "Instead of censoring myself, I wrote it up like I was just talking to another chef. I showed them my personality." It worked. Two days later, Caravelli, who is the executive chef at 545 North Bar & Grill in Libertyville, got the call. "I was like, really? I didn't think I stood a chance," he said. After a few phone interviews, Caravelli auditioned in Chicago. He had to answer some questions on camera, and he was told not to censor himself. One of the …

Dr. Mark Solomon

11:43 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Coincidence that both 545 chef Paul Caravelli and the Blackhawks are both at the top of their game - I think not! I watch the Hawks at 545 and never miss a good meal or a goal!   more ›

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