TOM ROGERS

John’s Food and Wine

Thomas Rogers brings a deep understanding of the culinary world and a strong belief in positive leadership to his role as chef/co-owner of John's Food and Wine. 

Rogers' career began in 2008 after graduating from Chicago's Kendall College. He started at the renowned Gramercy Tavern in New York City, where he was drawn to the restaurant's culture and unwavering dedication to quality.  After working his way through the venerable Union Square Hospitality Group kitchen for more than two years, Rogers moved to San Francisco in 2012 to work at Quince, a Michelin Three-Star restaurant run by chef/owner Michael Tusk. 

Rogers eventually returned to his native Chicago and joined the opening team at Swift & Sons, a steakhouse by the BOKA Restaurant Group. In October 2023, Rogers partnered with Adam McFarland, his longtime friend and fellow Gramercy Tavern veteran, to fulfill a lifelong dream of owning his own independent restaurant. Together, they opened John's Food and Wine, an elevated restaurant in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, serving refined American dishes with a focus on seasonal vegetables, handmade pastas and seafood.