Tayler Ploshehanski
Tayler Ploshehanski
Creepies
Cooking at:
Chicago Gala Dinner • Saturday, October 24, 2026 • Avec River North
Tayler Ploshehanski is Chef De Cuisine of Creepies, alongside Chef/Owner David Posey who spearheads the savory, while Pastry Chef/Co-Owner Anna Posey handles the desserts. Tayler crossed paths with the Posey’s early on–first as a culinary intern under David at Blackbird, then with Anna at The Publican. She later cooked at Avec–another of Chicago’s revered restaurants–only to reunite with the Posey’s to open Elske in 2016 as sous chef. She was there as the restaurant made its mark not just in the Chicago dining scene but as the restaurant gained national recognition (ie Bon Appetit magazine’s "Best New Restaurant," Eater’s "Best New Restaurant") in addition to receiving one Michelin star. Though she later left for a role as Chef de Cuisine at Wherewithall from 2021 to 2023, she eventually returned to Elske as Creepies was taking shape. In August of 2025, Creepies opened, quickly cementing its place as a must-dine destination. Since its debut, and with Tayler as an integral team member, Creepies received a three-star (excellent) review from the Chicago Tribune, and landed the #1 spot as Chicago Magazine’s "Best New Restaurant."
