It all started when I decided to create a delicious dessert for my Chicago restaurant, Eli's The Place for Steak. Working in my restaurant's kitchen, I developed a cheesecake so rich and creamy my customers proclaimed it Chicago's Finest! Its fame grew by 'word of mouth.' Today Eli's Cheesecake is enjoyed far beyond the Windy City. Every Eli's Cheesecake is handmade, using only the freshest, highest quality, 100% natural ingredients, and baked on an all-butter cookie crust. My name on the box means I make sure each cheesecake is one you'll be proud to serve. I just know you and your friends will love my cheesecake too. Enjoy! No preservatives added. Vanilla Producers Award: 100% real vanilla from bourbon beans.