As the autumn days get shorter, host David Manilow offers his short list of favorite places for each meal — breakfast, lunch and dinner. In this episode, we hear from Chicago chefs who are getting…
This week, host David Manilow explores the evolution of Greek restaurants and Greek communities in Chicago. Manilow is joined by the founder of Diamond Wine Importers, Ted Diamantis. Back in the day,…
The Gibson’s Restaurant Group is making its move on the Fulton Market District. In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Liz Lombardo Stark about her family’s Gibson Tavern concept, and why it…
Chef Omar Cadena’s restaurant is a celebration of his Chicago upbringing. In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Cadena about how Omarcito’s Latin Cafe acquired the influences of Cuba,…
Over the past several years, host David Manilow has heard from Chicago’s greatest chefs about where they go to dine. In this episode, hear those recommendations and what kind of hospitality is most…
Chef Khalid Kamal grew up on a farm in Morocco near the Atlas Mountains. In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Kamal about how he has created a sense of home with Shokran, his restaurant in…
In this episode, go to butchery school with McCullough Kelly-Willis. She’s the founder of the Chicago Meat Collective, and a trailblazer in a male-dominated field. McCullough is an educator in the…
In this episode, meet A.J. Heindel and a bottle of bourbon worth more than $48,000. Hear how high-end spirits reach the auction market, and who exactly is buying whiskey that costs more than $1,000 a…
In this episode, we meet Chef Fab, a boutique owner-turned-restaurateur. Fab’s creations aim to feed "flexitarians" the comfort foods they miss while eating more plant-based diets. From the Crain’s…
In this episode, Kaze Chan explains how a Chicago blizzard led him to become a master sushi chef. He also talks about the mystery behind selections for omakase, a style of dining focused on the chef’s…
