Global Chef

nuCuisine Welcomes Global Chef Tomo Iršič from Slovenia!

nuCuisine is proud to present our Global Chef Program, bringing authentic international cuisine to campus. Global Chef Tomo Iršič, comes all the way from Slovenia to prepare authentic, flavorful cuisine right in front of you. Chef Tomo will be cooking his specialties in the resident dining locations and at the 1999 Special at the Norris Center. To learn more about Chef Tomo please click here. Check out the schedule below to find out where you can sample Chef Tomo's authentic cuisine. Menu coming soon.

Global Chef Tomo Iršič at Northwestern University!

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST

Allison Dining Hall – Dinner from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Featuring:
Octopus salad Littoral style
Asparagus soup with truffle oil, toasted bread cubes and mascarpone
Visoko pork roast with vegetable noodles
Cottage cheese Struklji
Buckwheat porridge with mushrooms and arugula (vegetarian)
Vanilla ice cream with fresh strawberries and pumpkin oil

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND

Elder Dining Hall - Lunch Sampling from 11:00 am – 1:15 pm (Global Chef Tomo will not be there)
Featuring:
Asparagus soup with truffle oil, toasted bread cubes and mascarpone
Sargent Dining Hall – Dinner from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Featuring:
Tuna Pate on lettuce with tomato sauce
Bread with olives
Vipava jota (soup)
Trout fillet with rosemary and sour cream
Polenta with baby spinach
Istrian fritule (doughnuts)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD

Norris – 1999 Special (ground floor) from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Featuring:
Barley salad with goat cheese
Buckwheat porridge with mushrooms and arugula (vegetarian)
Spinach noodles with smoked salmon and olives
Prekmurian Stew
Filled apples with honey and walnuts

Willard Dining Hall – Dinner Sampling (Global Chef Tomo will not be there)
Featuring:
Barley salad with goat cheese

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH

1835 Hinman Dining Hall – Lunch from 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
Featuring:
Carinthian cottage cheese with onions and pumpkin oil and prosciutto
Beef soup with fritati
Roasted duck with honey and plum sauce
Sautéed potatoes with onions
Caesarean prazenec with wild berries sauce

Foster Walker East Side Dining Hall – Lunch Sampling from 11:00 am – 1:15 pm (Global Chef Tomo will not be there)
Featuring:
Spinach noodles with smoked salmon and olives

Meet Global Chef Tomo Iršič from Slovenia!

Chef Tomo Iršič comes from the quaint settlement of Pohorje Styria in northeast Slovenia. Cooking authentic, traditional food from his native country is his passion that started as a child at home.
Beginning his cooking career in 2004, Chef Tomo honed his craft in hotel and restaurant kitchens learning everything about cooking fresh, authentic foods while trying new ingredients. His love for learning also extends to his hobbies of folk dancing and skiing. Every day is an adventure for Chef Tomo!
Before joining Sodxeo in 2009, Chef Tomo expanded his culinary skills on a boat preparing seafood such as mussels and squid straight from the ocean. Currently using his experiences in Sodexo Slovenia, Chef Tomo was thrilled to have the opportunity to share his passion, excitement and traditional dishes with the United States. We know you'll enjoy his food and his enthusiasm!