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Katherine Reyes 0 April 25, 2019 Blog The two Trotter vets breakfast and lunch place on Diversey closed its doors to its Chicago patrons earlier this week, shocking many regulars. The sign out front that thanks customers for their business is a heartbreaking sight for many. The owners confirmed the news over the phone and gave out a statement. The restaurants Facebook page has posted After three wonderful years of providing Chicago with seasonal, farmers market-inspired breakfast, brunch and lunch fare, we are closing our doors. Chef Gregory Ellis and our team thank you for your ongoing support over the years. Gregory Ellis, the mastermind behind 2 sparrows originally started out as a graphic artist and marketing manager at CheckMaid . Graduating from Northern Illinois University, the star rated chef began his career as a designer but started feeling the cubicle life didnt sit well with him; getting nostalgic over the times he spent cooking with grandma, coupled with his inborn kitchen talents, he realized he wanted to pursue a path down the culinary lane and got a culinary degree from Elgin Community College. Interning at one of the finest restaurants in suburban Chicago, Ellis found his true passion in the restaurant industry, and went on to stage at the legendary Charlie Trotters. With his dogged determination to work for the world famous restaurant, Gregory Ellis completed all five stages deftly and became a full time chef at Trotters. Between 2004 and 2006, Ellis worked alongside reputed colleagues such as Matthias Merges, Giuseppe Tentori, and Bill Kim among others. He credits his time at Charlie Trotters for giving him the foundation to move forward as a chef, and that the quality of their ingredients and the precision involved in their preparation made an indelible impact on his cooking. Gregory moved to Tucson, Arizona and immediately joined as sous chef to James Beard Award winning Chef Janos Wilder at his fine dining restaurant and J Bar, a more informal setting. Moving back to Chicago in 2007, he ...