Preparing creative, delicious and culturally diverse gourmet cuisines as a chef at Schwa in Wicker Park, self admittedly brings 28-year-old Jose Duran lots of joy.
But the chef’s return to the kitchen is nothing short of a miracle.
“I missed it,” he said. “You know, I cooked at home as much as I could but just being able to be back is nice.”
WGN News spoke to Duran days after the Nov. 29 assault that left him severely injured. The 28-year-old had just left work when authorities say 33-year-old Cory Patterson allegedly pushed him from the CTA Blue Line platform.
Patterson has since been charged with attempted murder and attempted battery.
In addition to multiple facial surgeries, Duran was on a liquid diet for several weeks because his jaw was wired shut. The chef says his mom made him one of his favorite meals after getting the wires off.
“Just some refried beans, eggs and a homemade salsa she makes,” Duran said.
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