The owner of a shared kitchen in Roseland wowed business leaders and neighbors with a three-minute pitch, taking home three cash prizes that will help his business grow as a launchpad for local food industry professionals.

R City Kitchen, a licensed commercial kitchen and event space shared by South Side chefs, restaurateurs, bakers and caterers at 841 W. 103rd St., won a total of $15,500 at the 10th annual South Side Pitch Thursday evening.

Founder Rodney Trussell opened the kitchen in March. It already has 30 members, with another 13 on a waiting list.

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