Twenty years ago, Chef Scott Harris co-founded Francesca’s Restaurants. He has established himself as one of Chicago’s most iconic restaurateurs and the company continues to grow, winning fans and accolades across the country. Harris has earned a stellar reputation as a chef, business leader, developer of talented people and a generous contributor to his community.Harris discovered his love of the culinary arts in high school while working at Fox’s Pub on the South Side of Chicago. He attended Joliet Jr. Culinary School and spent the next 15 years training at prestigious restaurants around Chicago. When he discovered the joys of authentic Italian cuisine, with its delicious, fresh ingredients and straightforward approach to cooking, he knew that this was what he wanted to focus upon. The restaurant was an immediate hit, not only for the quality of the food, but also its friendly, unpretentious look and feel. It was the kind of welcoming restaurant that attracted many regular customers who would eagerly come back day after day.