Michael Garbin (second from left), executive chef of the Union League Club of Chicago, was recently inducted as a lifetime member of the Honorable Order of the Golden Toque, the highest recognition a chef can receive in America.

The officials of the Honorable Order of the Golden Toque who extended their congratulations to chef Garbin are: (left to right) commander treasurer James Miller, grand commander William Lyman and commander Secretary Thomas Hickey Sr.

Founded in France, the Honorable Order of the Golden Toque was established to recognize chefs who have displayed the highest level of achievement and distinguished service to the culinary profession and arts. Membership is limited to 100 lifetime members who are nominated to the honor by active members of the order.