Chefs and Restaurants

Kasama's Tim Flores and Genie Kwon are Staying Positive About the Future

The week after Chicago’s Tim Flores and Genie Kwon passed inspections for their all-day Filipino restaurant Kasama, the city went into a full quarantine. They managed to open a few months later, and the husband-wife team and fine-dining alums have contended with constant change since day one, shifting their vision as needed to maintain safety, attract customers, and stay motivated. Kasama means ‘together’ in Tagalog, which is a...