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Capsule Biography - DAVID GEVERCER

Born to Immigrants Nathan & Henrietta Gevercer 9 / 4 / 47 in Detroit Michigan

Graduated Cranbrook Prep School (1965)

Graduated Illinois Institute of Technology (1970)

English Teacher, Austin High School, Chicago (1970 - 1972)

Chef / Owner, Gare St. Lazare Restaurant, Chicago (1972 - 1975)

Executive Chef, Glen Flora Country Club, Waukegan (1977 - 1980)

General Manager, Columbia Yacht Club, Chicago (1980 - 1985)

General Manager, Chicago Yacht Club, Chicago (1985 -1992)

General Manager, St. Germain Restaurant, Chicago 1992 - 1993)

General Manger, Bistro Europa, Skokie (1993 - 1994)

Owner / Operator, The Matchbox, Chicago (1994 - Present)

Owner / Operator, The Silver Palm Restaurant, Chicago (2001 - Present)

Mr. Gevercer and his wife Jacqueline reside at 949 W. Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60622 His hobbies are Traveling, Cooking, Concocting Drinks, and Building odd Structures.