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Ronnie’s Giardiniera Joins Crate & Barrel’s Exclusive The Bear Kitchen Box Set Celebrating the Series’ Final Season
PRESS RELEASE — NEWS PROVIDED BY Ronnie Sievers for Ronnie’s Giardiniera
SEATTLE, WA (AUGUST 2026) — Ronnie’s Giardiniera is proud to announce its inclusion in an exclusive collaboration with Crate & Barrel to celebrate the final season of Hulu’s critically acclaimed series, The Bear.
The limited-edition kitchen box set has been curated to capture the spirit of a professional kitchen and Chicago’s celebrated food culture. Each collection features premium cookware and kitchen essentials—including pans, knives, and cooking utensils—alongside a jar of Ronnie’s Giardiniera, bringing one of Chicago’s most iconic flavors directly into home kitchens.
Inspired by the culinary passion and authenticity that have made The Bear a cultural phenomenon, the collaboration celebrates the city that serves as both the show’s backdrop and the birthplace of Ronnie’s Giardiniera.
“Chicago isn’t just where our giardiniera comes from—it’s part of who we are,” said Ron Sievers, founder of Ronnie’s Giardiniera. “To be included in a collection celebrating a show that has brought so much attention to Chicago’s incredible food culture is an honor. We’re thrilled to help fans bring a little taste of Chicago into their own kitchens.”
Known for its bold combination of crisp vegetables, peppers, extra virgin olive oil, and signature spices, Ronnie’s Giardiniera has become a favorite ingredient for sandwiches, pizza, burgers, eggs, pasta, and countless other dishes. Its inclusion in the box set reflects the growing appreciation for authentic regional ingredients that elevate everyday cooking.
The collaboration brings together quality cookware, iconic Chicago flavor, and one of television’s most celebrated culinary dramas, giving fans a unique opportunity to experience the inspiration behind the show’s unforgettable kitchen moments.
About Ronnie’s Giardiniera
Ronnie’s Giardiniera® (jar-din-air-uh) is a small-batch, Chicago-style Italian condiment with a
satisfying kick that transforms any dish into a culinary adventure. It’s made of fresh cut, never frozen, non-GMO peppers, vegetables and spices in extra virgin olive oil. Giardiniera, originally from Italy, means “from the garden” and we call it The Missing Condiment®… Whether layered on sandwiches, added to eggs, topped onto cheeseburgers, mixed into hummus, garnished onto German sausages and hot dogs, or spread on a pizza, Ronnie’s Giardiniera® will elevate all of your meals. Ronnie’s Giardiniera® is The Missing Condiment® — use it on anything!
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