Chef brings cooking program to Northlake

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Updated: February 20, 2012 8:51AM

Chef Michael Niksic will present his Mardis Gras Festival Cooking Program on Feb. 2 at Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community in Northlake.

Niksic, also known as “The Food Mercenary,” has appeared on network and cable television more than 500 times.

He will share his stories, recipes, food-preparation methods and sense of humor with participants. Niksic is writing two cookbooks, and finishing a second DVD. Autographed copies of his first DVD, “Serious Chili” will also be available.

Information on Niksic can be found at FreeCookingPrograms.com.

The program will serve up a taste of Cajun rice, black beans, gumbo and an Artisan apple & smoked cheddar corn muffin.

The Feb. 2 program will start at 6:30 p.m.

RSVP to (708) 562-9000 or Banderson@ConcordPlace.com by Jan. 30.

Concord Place is located at 401 W. Lake St.