The Swimsuit Issue

Rebekah Peyravy, owner and chef of More than Noodles, 9635 Riverside Drive 6 years in the food industry Swimsuit by Billabong Favorite Camp Story? My brother thinking a birthmark on his leg was a tick Jeremy Charles

Ah, Wilderness! Fresh air, crisp mornings, clear-running streams and ponds and lakes. Water. Last one in is a day old piece of sushi! Yes, it is that time of year once again for our ultra fab, annual Swimsuit Edition. This year we hit the road from 7th and Kenosha, down Elgin Ave. south and into the deep, dark forests of the Gunboat District and the international HQ of Just Camp. We took with us some of the best chefs and wait staff from a sampling of some of our favorite restaurants around town. We pitched tents and got down to business. You will recognize them all, even without their clothes on. They’re all great sports, to be sure, and when it comes down to preparing grub, these are the guys and gals with whom you want to travel. Buena vista and bon appetite!

Joseph Dufresne, pizza cook at Joe Momma’s 9 years in the food industry Swimsuit by Fox Favorite food? Joe Momma’s Pizza. Duh?! Caleb Bartel, pizza cook at Joe Momma’s 3 years in the food industry Swimsuit by Quicksilver Favorite thing to do on a hot, summer day? Disc golf. Jeremiah Schnell, pizza cook at Joe Momma’s 10 years in the food industry Swimsuit by Quicksilver Favorite Camp Story? Joe Momma’s company camping trip. Classic. Eric Schellhorn, pizza cook at Joe Momma’s 3 years in the food industry Swimsuit by Hurley Favorite thing to do at family BBQ/picnic? Throw the football Jeremy Charles

Joe Momma’s, 112 S. Elgin, pizza doesn’t hide its fun and spontaneity at all with pizza names such as the Betty White, Natalie Portman and T-Rex. The guys who toss these recipes up everyday are just as crazy when they’re out from the kitchen and into the wild. Read more below on these wild boys of summer.

Andrea Kyle, server at Caz’s Chowhouse 7 years in the food industry Swimsuit by Billabong Favorite thing to do at a family BBQ/picnic? Drink beer. Sydney Smith, server at Caz’s Chowhouse 8 years in the food industry Swimsuit by Billabong Favorite thing to do on a hot, summer day? Go to Grand Lake Jeremy Charles

Korey James Burke, cook at Caz’s Chowhouse 7 years in the food industry Swimsuit by Hurley Favorite Food? Spaghetti. John “Cookie” Farmer, cook at Caz’s Chowhouse 14 years in the food industry Swimsuit by Billabong Favorite Camp story? Pretending to be the bog monster. Jeremy Charles

Caz’s Chowhouse, 18 E. Brady, never ceases to turn out a good helping of chow nor do they cease to amaze in the quality of the food. They’re cooking staff and serving staff wanted to get in on the fun for the summer, so they staked their ground and camped out and hung out in their best swimming duds.

Momo Caine, cook at Phat Philly’s 7 years in the food industry Swimsuit Courtesy of Casual Male XL Favorite camping story? Frosty Keg Float, if you weren’t there then you were lucky. Anthony P. Miller, cook at Phat Philly’s 12 years in the food industry Swimsuit by Billabong Favorite thing to do at family BBQ/ picnic? Enjoy all my family eating and having a good ass time. Jeremy Charles

Manuel Ramirez, grill master of Doe’s Eat Place, 1350 E. 15th Street 10 years in the food industry Swimsuit by Billabong Favorite thing to do on a hot summer day? BBQ outside. Jeremy Charles

The cooks at Phat Philly’s, 12 S. Detroit, know how to clog a good artery and stuff customer’s full with a good cheesesteak sandwich. It should come as no surprise that these guys also know how to have a good time — no matter if they’re on or off the campgrounds.

Sonny Dalesandro, owner/chef/dishwasher of Dalesandro’s, 1742 Boston Ave 20 years in the food industry Swimsuit by Volcom Favorite thing to do at a family BBQ/Picnic? Eat, drink and rock ‘n’ roll Jeremy Charles

Mandy Parkhurst, sushi chef at In the Raw 15 years in the food industry Swimsuit shirt by Billabong with shorts by Roxy Favorite thing to do at a family BBQ/ picnic? Pop fireworks and swim. Kate Sheckarski, sushi chef at In the Raw 7 years in the food industry Swimsuit by Billabong Favorite Food? My mom’s. Katie Cealka, sushi chef at In the Raw 9 years in the food industry Swimsuit by Billabong Favorite thing to do on a hot summer day? Slip ‘n’ Slide. Jeremy Charles

When they’re not rolling, slicing or dicing their sushi, the girls of In the Raw,3321 S. Peoria, are packing beauty and large knives You might catch them heating things up by parking next to a big old campfire with hot dogs, marshmallows or sushi.