Yes, Chef I’d Love to Cook With You

Out of town — even international — chef collaborations are picking up. What’s the draw?

Lorea chef Oswaldo Oliva cooking at Smyth as chef John Shields looks on [credit: Kinship]

I have always loved how easily people in Chicago’s culinary and bar community come together. It’s generally such a gracious group that steps up for each other whether that’s to cook at a charity event, help clean up after a baseme…