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Chewing
by Chicago Tribune's Louisa Chu and Axios Chicago's Monica Eng
Food and health podcast by Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu and Axios Chicago reporter Monica Eng.
Episodes
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Episode 139: Salad Safety, Award Winners, and Office Farming
This week on Chewing, we talk salad safety, award winners, and office farming! First, Monica talks to James Beard Award winners including Roads & Kingdoms co-founder Nathan Thornburgh, Louisa's former colleague Ahmed Ali Akbar, Hailee Catalano, and Pati Jinich. Monica also chats with Russell...
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Episode 138: Lunar New Year Eats and Treats
This week on Chewing, we talk about Lunar New Year eats and treats. Monica goes to Crumbs.nd.Creams and talks to the co-owners of Chicago's home of Sylvanas, the Filipino frozen sandwich cookie. Then, Monica talks with founders of Every Body Eat, allergen free snacks and then dares Louisa and…
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Episode 137: Markets, Chaos and Scoby Snax
This week on Chewing, we talk about markets, chaos and scoby snax! Monica does a ride along with Blue Hill at Stone Barns chef Dan Barber to talk about his Row 7 Seed Company, and makes a trip to the farmers market. Ecologist Mark Easter tells us about his James Beard nominated book The Blue…
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Episode 136: Babes, Pizza and Hot Stuff
This week on Chewing, we talk about babes, pizza, and hot stuff. First, Monica talks to My Pi pizza founder Larry Aronson about his last pizzeria closing in Chicago after 54 years. Then, Professor Steve Balkin talks about the death of Maxwell Street as he makes Monica some homemade matzo brie....
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Episode 135: International Street Food
This week on Chewing, we talk about international street food. First, Monica talks to Faraz Sardharia about his new restaurant Rickshaw Pakistani & Indian Street Eats, which raises funds for unhoused people in Chicago. Monica also talks to women's rights advocate Rohini Dey about transforming her...
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Episode 134: Joe Yonan, Feld restaurant, canned krill
This week on Chewing, we talk about plants, Feld, and krill. First, Monica talks to Washington Post Food and Dining editor — and bestselling author — Joe Yonan about his new book, "Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking"! Then Louisa talks to the chef and owner of one of the most polarizing new...
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Episode 133: Ruth Reichl, Hewn bread, Volition tea, cultivated meat
This week on Chewing, we talk about how sisters are doing it for sustainability! First, Monica talks to legendary author and editor Ruth Reichl about her new documentary film Food and Country. Then, we talked to Hewn Bread founder Ellen King and Volition Tea founder Annie Xiang about their big...
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Episode 132: George R.R. Martin workshop, Honey Ahmed, Curtis Chin
This week, Monica and Louisa talk Honey and Fun Guys. First, Monica went to the inaugural George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop, where she made Malaysian rice balls with fellow fellow, Honey Ahmad. Monica also talked to author and filmmaker Curtis Chin about his book "Everything I...
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Episode 131: Beards, Goats and Bear
This week on Chewing, Monica and Louisa report back from the James Beard Awards. Monica talks to Outstanding Chef winner Michael Rafidi, Best Chef: Great Lakes winner Hajime Sato, and Lifetime Achievement Award winner Ruth Reichl. Then, Monica chats with Capriole Goat Cheese founder Judy Schad…
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Episode 130: Fake fish, black jello, José André dog treats
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…
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Episode 129: Chef Geno Bahena, La Grande Boucherie, John's Food & Wine
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...
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Episode 128: Maxwells Trading, Feld, next gen chefs
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…
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Episode 127: Zooey Deschanel, Mike Sula, Malört
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...
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Episode 126: Kevin Pang, Michele Norris, power foods
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...
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Episode 125: Migrants, Immigrants and Spirits
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...
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Episode 124: Italian Village, Austin neighborhood, bone conduction lollipops
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...
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Episode 123: Beard drama, France mama, "The Bear" trauma
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…
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Episode 122: Top chef Stephanie Izard, puppy chow cake, viral Costco casserole
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...
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Episode 121: Al's Beef Chicago cheesesteak, spring break food
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...
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Episode 120: American French food, Korean Chinese restaurants, expiration dates
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...
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Episode 119: Monica's new book, Do Good Chicken, Niman Ranch
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…
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Episode 118: Lunar New Year food and Lexington Betty Smokehouse
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...
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Episode 117: Christkindlmarket, Feld restaurant, Omarcito's Latin Café
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…
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Episode 116: Thanksgiving, Little Fat Boy, Loaf Lounge
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…
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Episode 115: Grocery Stores, Beer and Bratwurst Potato Chips
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...
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Episode 114: Publican Quality Bread, Historic Pot Pies and Oil-Fried Ghosts
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...
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Chewing Extra: Clyde's at Goodman Theater
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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Episode 113: Reunion, Art Smith, Maa Maa Dei mooncakes
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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Episode 112: Summer vacation food, "The Bear" and Italian beef
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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Episode 111: James Beard Awards
This week, Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk to the big winners of the James Beard Awards...and Louisa has a run-in with security. Plus, Monica finds some delicious treats at a Little Village farmers market, and dares Louisa and their producer to eat preserved eggs. But will they eat it?
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Episode 110: Martin Yan, Candy Show
This week, Monica Eng shares the serendipitous story behind how Martin Yan started his cooking show Yan Can Cook. Louisa Chu regales us with the offerings of the Sweets & Snacks Expo, aka The Candy Show, and presents Monica and Iris with some intense treats. But will they eat it?
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Episode 109: Chop Suey and Mushrooms
Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk about their trip to the oldest Chinese restaurant in Chicago, Orange Garden, and reveal who bought their classic old neon sign. Plus, a conversation about the nation's first Chinese-American TV chef Joyce Chen, and another close encounter with COVID.
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Episode 108: Beards, Bakeries, and Backyard Gardens
Chewing podcast co-host Louisa Chu got her first James Beard award nomination, so co-host Monica Eng reveals secrets as a five-time nominee and formers Beards judge. Then Louisa shares behind the scenes moments on the last day at Dinkel's Bakery, closed after 100 years in Chicago. And Monica…
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Episode 107: Cheesy and Jelly
Chewing podcast co-host Louisa Chu went to Philadelphia so talks Philly cheesesteaks, and the cherry pepper bars at Pat's and Geno's. Then she dares co-host Monica Eng and producer Iris Lin to taste taco truck jellybeans, but Will They Eat Them?
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Episode 106: Covid and Spice Bags
Chewing podcast co-host talks about her trip to Ireland, where she got unlucky with COVID-19. Then co-host Louisa Chu explains how to have The Talk, and set boundaries with COVID prevention. And Monica shares her visits to Chinese-Irish fast food shops, and their specialty called spice bags.
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Episode 105: Pie, Women's History and Future
Chewing podcast co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk favorite pies, including Mrs. Hering's 1890 chicken pot pie at The Walnut Room in Chicago for Women's History Month. Then Louisa dares Monica and their producer Iris Lin to taste three-cup lion's mane mushroom, inspired by sanbeiji or...
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Episode 104: Pandemic-versary Number Two
Chewing podcast co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk about what they're doing, or not doing, anymore when it comes to eating out on the second anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then Louisa dares Monica and their producer Iris Lin Iris to taste blood pudding pizza from Irish-inspired bar…
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Episode 103: Nom Nom New Year Food
Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng talks to New York Times best-selling cookbook author Michelle Tam about "Nom Nom Paleo," co-written with Henry Fong. Then co-host Louisa Chu gets a galette des rois from Floriole bakery in Chicago, the seasonal French pastry fit for queens. Then Louisa dares...
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Episode 102: How To Eat Like A Better Human
Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng talks to archaeologist, chef, and author Dr. Bill Schindler about his new book "Eat Like a Human." Then co-host Louisa Chu goes to Chicago's most infamous hot dog stand, The Wieners Circle. And Monica meets up with humanitarian, chef, and old friend of Chewing,...
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Episode 101: The Korean Vegan, Owamni by The Sioux Chef
Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng visits TikTok star The Korean Vegan aka Joanne Lee Molinaro to talk about her debut bestselling cookbook "The Korean Vegan Cookbook: Reflections and Recipes from Omma's Kitchen." Then co-host Louisa Chu goes to Owamni by The Sioux Chef restaurant in Minnesota to...
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Episode 98: Steve Dolinsky, Paula Camp, 80s Restaurants
Chewing podcast co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk to hungry hound Steve Dolinsky, author of the upcoming book "The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares & Slices in the Windy City." Then they're joined by former Chicago Tribune restaurant critic, now a cider maker / owner of...
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Episode 97: Steven Raichlen, Top Chef Gregory Gourdet, giardiniera
Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng talks about chef Gregory Gourdet, author of "Everyone's Table: Global Recipes for Modern Health." Then from the live Twitch stream, she and co-host Louisa Chu talk to barbecue guru Steven Raichlen about his new book "How to Grill Vegetables: The New Bible for...
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Episode 96: Buona Beefless, Jacoby Cochran, Barry Estabrook, Chicago all-in-one hot dog sauce
Chewing podcast co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk to Jimmy Buona about the new Italian Beefless sandwich, City Cast Chicago host Jacoby Cochran about South Side vegan food, author Barry Estabrook about his new book "Just Eat: One Reporter's Quest for a Weight-Loss Regimen that Works," and…
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Episode 95: Tomato Bliss, Regional hot dogs, Coney sauces
Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng talks to Tomato Bliss. Then from the Chewing Twitch Monica and co-host Louisa Chu talk hot dogs with Chicago Tribune food reporter Nick Kindelsperger and author / Coney dog expert T.M. Goeglein. And Monica dares Louisa to taste beef heart hot dog Coney sauces…
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Episode 94: New Bourdain book, Soom Foods tahini, My Halal Kitchen
Chewing podcast co-host Louisa Chu talks to Anthony Bourdain's co-author Laurie Woolever about their new book "World Travel: An Irreverent Guide." Then co-host Monica Eng talks tahini and tahina with Soom Foods co-founder Amy Titleman. And from the Chewing Twitch stream Yvonne Maffei of My Halal...
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Episode 93: Crate Free USA, Maui Nui Venison, Brown Sugar Bakery
Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng talks to Crate Free USA founder Jessica Chipkin about reducing the suffering of animals on factory farms. Then Monica talks to Maui Nui Venison founder Jake Muise about wild Hawaiian deer. And she and co-host Louisa Chu talk to Brown Sugar Bakery founder…
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Episode 92: LA's Friends & Family, Chicago's Carver 47, CBD 'Chilli Crisp'
Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng talks to chef Roxana Jullapat, owner of Friends & Family bakery in Los Angeles, about her new book "Mother Grains: Recipes for the Grain Revolution." Then Monica talks to chef Lizz Wright and owner Monica Haslip of Carver 47 food and wellness market on the South...
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Episode 91: Emily Nunn, Dennis Lee, Oreo Spam burger
Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng talks to author Emily Nunn about her Substack newsletter The Department of Salad. Then Monica talks to food writer Dennis Lee about his Substack newsletter Food is Stupid. Plus Monica dares co-host Louisa Chu to taste an Oreo Spam burger, but Will She Eat It?
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Food and health podcast by Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu and Axios Chicago reporter Monica Eng.
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