EPISODE · Jun 22, 2023 · 20 MIN
The Best Chefs in the Midwest Work on Monroe Street
from City Cast Madison · host City Cast
The James Beard Awards are often called the Oscars of food. They’re a prestigious national recognition for restaurants that offer high quality food. If you think you have to travel to the coasts to try some of the nation’s best restaurants, you would be wrong. Here in Madison, we’ve got award-winners in our backyard. Itaru Nagano and Andrew Kroeger, chefs and co-owners of Fairchild in Madison, have been named the best chefs in the midwest by the James Beard Foundation. Cap Times Food Editor Lindsay Christians joins us to talk about what this recognition means for our fair city. Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and cheesemakers. Also mentioned on the episode: 🎵 Free concert with Madison Symphony Orchestra and Mt. Zion Gospel Choir at Penn Park this Saturday 🎸 Dirt Camp music festival in Sauk City on Saturday Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email [email protected]. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Sign up for the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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The James Beard Awards are often called the Oscars of food. They’re a prestigious national recognition for restaurants that offer high quality food. If you think you have to travel to the coasts to try some of the nation’s best restaurants, you would be wrong. Here in Madison, we’ve got award-winners in our backyard. Itaru Nagano and Andrew Kroeger, chefs and co-owners of Fairchild in Madison, have been named the best chefs in the midwest by the James Beard Foundation. Cap Times Food Editor Lindsay Christians joins us to talk about what this recognition means for our fair city. Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and cheesemakers. Also mentioned on the episode: 🎵 Free concert with Madison Symphony Orchestra and Mt. Zion Gospel Choir at Penn Park this Saturday 🎸 Dirt Camp music festival in Sauk City on Saturday Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email [email protected]. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Sign up for the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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