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This week on Chewing, Monica recaps her Chicago adventures in beef, beer, bowls, and baseball. Then, she tastes fake fish and talks to Aqua Cultured Foods co-founder and CGO Brittany Chibe! Lastly, Louisa dares Monica & Iris to eat black jello from Costco and dares our dogs to eat treats from José Andrés!
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Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites
Music
Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars
Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars
Segments:
“It’s A Beautiful Day For A Ball Game” by The Harry Simeone Songsters
“Funkytown” by Lipps Inc.
“Galang” by M.I.A.
“Fish & Whistle” by John Prine
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This week, Monica and Louisa talk about mole, French food, and corned beef. First, Monica talks to veteran chef Geno Bahena who’s now cooking at Manchamanteles. Then, Monica talks to Emil Stefkov, founder of La Grande Boucherie, which claims it’s the biggest restaurant in Chicago. Finally, Louisa reveals details on the corned beef sandwich at John’s Food & Wine, where they’re paying their cooks $36 an hour!
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Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites
Music:
Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars
Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars
Segments:
“Mexicana Hermosa” (Versión Mariachi) by Natalia Lafourcade ft. Carlos Rivera
“Logan’s Loop” by Andrew Bird
“Pulaski At Night” by Andrew Bird
“There Is A Light That Never Goes Out” by The Smiths
“Be Sweet” by Japanese Breakfast
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This week, Monica and Louisa talk about the next gen of chefs and King Cake season. Monica interviews chef Erling Wu-Bower who just opened Maxwell Trading, plus chef and TikTok star Jacob Potashnick who’s planning to open Feld in Chicago. Then, Louisa gives us the rundown on Roscas, and what she's hoping for King Cake season.
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Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites
Music:
Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars
Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars
Segments: "Hey Good Lookin'" by Hank Williams
"I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash
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This week, Monica and Louisa talk about the holidays, health, and drinks! Monica interviews Zooey Deschanel about her health app. Monica attends the 90th anniversary party for Malört and talks to our pal and James Beard award winning writer and pop-up maestro Mike Sula about his secret homemade drink made with wormwood. Finally, Louisa shares her experience at CosMc’s, the futuristic new concept from McDonald’s.
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Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites
Music:
Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars
Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars
Segments:
“Awake” by Mader (from the original soundtrack for Eat Drink Man Woman)
“Ridin’ in My Car” by She & Him
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This week, Monica and Louisa catch up after getting stuffed at Thanksgiving. Monica talks to America’s Test Kitchen’s Kevin Pang about his new book co-written with his dad, “A Very Chinese Cookbook: 100 Recipes From China And Not China (But Still Really Chinese).” Then, Monica chats with Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist Michele Norris about her new podcast “Your Mama’s Kitchen.” Lastly, nutritionist and doctor Michael Crupain tells Monica about his new book “The Power Five Essential Foods For Optimum Health.”
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Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites
Music:
Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars
Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars
Segments:
“LUNCH” by My Little Airport
“詩歌舞街” by My Little Airport
“Family Reunion” by Jill Scott
“Look At Them Beans” by Johnny Cash
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This week, Monica and Louisa talk about migrants, immigrants, and spirits. Monica talks to Laura Tillman about her experience writing her latest book “The Migrant Chef: The Life and Times of Lalo García.” Plus, Monica talks to award-winning author Grace Lin about her new bestselling book “Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods.” Finally, Louisa dares us to taste “Flaming Flamers”...but will we eat it?
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Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites
Music:
Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars
Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars
Segments:
“Piensa en mi” by Los Poetas de la Guitarra
“Your Dystopic Creation Doesn't Fear You” by Deerhoof (ft. Awkwafina)
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The ladies are back from summer break and ready for autumn! This week, Monica and Louisa share their Midwestern Adventures. Monica visits a South Side baseball chef, a Michigan jerky butcher, and a legendary Italian restaurant owner! Then, Louisa visits a West Side chef turned farmers market manager in the historic Austin neighborhood! The ladies finally test out the bone conduction lollipops from the Sweets and Snacks Expo, but will they eat it?
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Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites
Music:
Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars
Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars
Segments:
Cibo Matto - Beef Jerky
White Sox Fight Song: "Lets Go, Go Go White Sox"
Lou Monte - Che La Luna Mezzo Mare
Dean Martin - Sway
Nat King Cole - L-O-V-E (Italian Version)
Nina Simone - I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl
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This week, we talk about the big drama behind the scenes of the James Beard awards, and if Monica won after SIX nominations this year! Then, she goes back to France to visit her football player son and brings back an encore madcap recap. Have you watched The Bear? We talk about whether or not we’ve watched the hit Chicago-based streaming series, and why. Finally, Louisa brings a haul from the Sweets & Snacks Expo, for “Will She Eat It” in this season finale episode. We’ll be back around Labor Day. Have a great summer!
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Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites
Music:
Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars
Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars
Segments: “La noyée” by Yann Tiersen, “Marseille” by Ahmad Jamal, feat. Abd Al Malik, “Via Chicago” by Wilco
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This week, Monica tells us about her whirlwind trip to Europe. Back in Chicago, Monica and Louisa visit Stephanie Izard’s new Little Goat Diner. Then, Monica learns about puppy chow cake from pastry chef Leigh Omilinsky at Daisies. Lastly, Louisa gets influenced to buy Chinese casseroles from Costco, but Will They Eat It?
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Music
Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars
Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars
Segments: “Chicago at Night” by Spoon, “This Year” by The Mountain Goats
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This week, we talk spring break and Chicago cheesesteaks. Louisa talks to Al’s Beef owner Chris Pacelli about Chicago cheesesteaks. Then, Monica shares her plans to visit her son in France, and our producer Iris shares her first trip to San Francisco’s Chinatown. Finally, Monica dares Louisa and Iris to eat salmon skin and salted egg chips from Singapore, but Will They Eat It?
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Music
Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars
Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars
Segments: “Baby What A Big Surprise” by Chicago, “Bag Lady” by Erykah Badu
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This week, Monica and Louisa talk about Americans abroad! First, Monica has a conversation with her son about what he’s eating in France. In contrast, she talks to restaurateur Kevin Boehm about bringing French food to Chicago. Then, Monica talks to video game and filmmaker Josh Tsui about Korean Chinese food in LA and Chicago. Finally, in what may now become a tradition, Louisa dares Monica and Iris to eat expired jam, but Will They Eat It?
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Music
Theme music: Carsick Cars - Zhong Nan Hai
Outro music: Carsick Cars - 15 Minutes Older
Segments: “Cadeau” by Aya Nakamura ft. Tiakola, “Le Paradis Perdu” by Lucienne Delyle, “Gondry” by Hyukoh, “Ditto” by NewJeans, “Be Sweet” (Korean Version) by Japanese Breakfast feat. So!YoON!
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This week, Monica tells us about her new book, "Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites," co-written with David Hammond. Then Monica interviews former Obama White House and Chicago restaurant chef Sam Kass about his organization Do Good Chicken that reduces food waste by putting it towards their chickens’ diet. Then she talks to Niman Ranch and Mariano's representatives about stocking sustainable pork behind the butcher counter. Finally, Monica shares tomato chips with the ladies, but Will They Eat It?
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David Hammond, LTH Forum: Chicago's Food Chat Community
Do Good Chicken
Axios Chicago
Niman Ranch
Music:
Theme music: Carsick Cars - Zhong Nan Hai
Outro music: Carsick Cars - 15 Minutes Older
Segments: “Chicago Bound Blues” by Bessie Smith, “The Greasy Chicken” by Andrew Williams, “Green Pastures” by Emmylou Harris, “Home Grown Tomatoes” by John Denver
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This week, we're celebrating Lunar New Year and talking BBQ. We start off by giving some updates on holiday health scares. Then Louisa gets the story behind the Lexington Betty Smokehouse barbecue style. And then the ladies are presented with a spicy Chinese snack that's gone viral and chocolate fortune cookies, but will they eat it?
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facebook.com/chewingpodcastIntro Music: Carsick Cars - Zhong Nan Hai
Outro Music: Carsick Cars - 15 Minutes Older
Segment 1 Music: 高爾宣 OSN - Without You 沒了妳
Segment 2 Music: Louis Armstrong - Struttin' With Some Barbecue
YouTube Reference: Cooking Korean Food with @Maangchi
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This week, we're talking about holiday foods and new chefs. Monica visits the Christkindlmarket to find some fishy treats. Then she talks to TikTok chef Jake Potashnick who has plans to open a sustainable restaurant called Feld in Chicago. Louisa goes behind these scenes of Omarcito's Latin Café to find out more about chef Omar Cadena's family recipes. Finally, Monica shares a spread of sunflower cream cheese, but will they eat it?
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This week, we're gearing up for Thanksgiving by sharing our traditions (and disasters). Monica talks to Frankie Gaw, aka Little Fat Boy, about his first generation Taiwanese-American cookbook. Plus, she checks in with former Chicago Tribune restaurant critic Paula Camp at her cidery. Lastly, Louisa surprises Monica and Iris with a Thanksgiving pastry from Loaf Lounge. chewing.xyz chicagotribune.com/chewingpodcast facebook.com/chewingpodcast First Generation: Recipes from My Taiwanese-American Home by Frankie Gaw aka Little Fat Boy
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This week, Monica explains the big news about the Jewel and Mariano's grocery store merger. She also shares the new grocery report card on antibiotic policies. Then, Louisa and Monica share grocery tips and talk about the politics of grocery store decisions. Plus, the ladies try beer and brat flavored potato chips from...you guessed it...Aldi!
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This week, Monica concludes her conversation with Oprah’s former personal chef Art Smith. Plus, she talks to James Beard award-winning chef Greg Wade about his debut cookbook. Louisa tells us about her search for the woman behind the historic pot pie recipe in Chicago, and then we hear about some delicious ghost stories.
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This week, Monica talks to production director Tyler Jacobson about sandwiches and the behind-the-scenes of the play Clyde's now showing at the Goodman Theater.
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Louisa and Monica are back to report on their summer vacations. Monica talks to Oprah’s former personal chef Art Smith, plus, Louisa picks up some street corner mooncakes for the ladies to try.
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This week, it's the season finale where Monica Eng and Louisa Chu get Jeremy Allen White, star of the new Chicago-based show "The Bear," to do a Chicago accent. Plus, Louisa shares her list of the best Italian beef to binge with the show.
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