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EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 35 MIN

Deep Dish: Our First Bite at the Podcast

from All For The Love of Chicago

Welcome to the very first episode of All For the Love of Chicago, a new podcast from Choose Chicago, the city's official destination marketing organization. Hosted by Kristen Reynolds, President and CEO of Choose Chicago, and Lisa Nucci, Chief Marketing Officer, the show dives into the events, organizations, and community voices that make Chicago the greatest city in the world.In our opening segment "The Deep Dish," we kick things off with a look at Chicago’s world class culinary scene and the biggest ever Chicago Restaurant Week, running January 23 through February 8. From Michelin recognized dining to neighborhood favorites across more than 30 communities, we dig into what makes Chicago a global food city.In the "We’re Lovin’ It" segment, we are joined by Chef Jonathon Sawyer, Chef Partner at Kindling Downtown Cookout and Cocktails, who shares his love for Chicago’s restaurant community, his favorite spots to try during Restaurant Week, and what continues to inspire him about cooking in this city.Follow Chef Sawyer:https://www.instagram.com/chefsawyerWe wrap up with "Let’s ChicaGO," featuring Joanie and Fabiola from the Choose Chicago team, who share can’t-miss events, theatre, and sports happening around the city in the second half of January to help listeners plan what to see and do next.Follow along on Instagram:Choose Chicago https://www.instagram.com/choosechicago/All For The Love of Chicago https://www.instagram.com/allfortheloveofchicago/Visit choosechicago.com for more and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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