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White-Hot American Kitchen

by Tommy Zarlengo and Ben Spotora

Celebrating the creative forces who bring scratch-made goods and fine arts to the people

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Episodes

  1. Episode 12: Jordan Arseneau, Emmy award-winning television photographer and editor for WGN's Chicago's Best

    Emmy Award-Winning Television Photographer/Editor for WGN's Chicago's Best, Jordan Arseneau, drops by WHAK. We get the nitty gritty behind the scenes scoop on one of Chicago's favorite shows, all recorded in my car!

  2. Episode 11: Jimmy MacMillan

    Jimmy MacMillan, Mariano's Executive Pastry Chef and Directory of Pastry Operations joins us in the WHAK kitchen. Jimmy schools us on his transition into the grocery game, the world of pastry, life of a chef, and even a little Rock'n'Roll.

  3. Episode 10: Sarah Tibbetts (née Kosikowski) Executive Pastry Chef and Educator for Valrhona Chocolate

    A graduate of Culinary Institute of America, Sarah Tibbetts' stellar career includes experience at some of the most renowned restaurants and hotels in the country. In San Francisco, she worked at The French Laundry, Citizen Cake and the Ritz-Carlton Dining Room. In Las Vegas, she continued to…

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  4. Episode 9: Tommy and Ben

    Burgers, Bands, and Boomers! Tommy and Ben talk burger battles, then get deep on plant medicine and punk rock. Disclaimer: Content geared to an adult audience. The discussions are not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness. Peace.

  5. Episode 8: Alexander Roman

    WHAK welcome Alex Roman, Head Baker of Floriole, named one of America's Best Bread Bakeries by Food & Wine. We share a conversation about life as a baker, the love of his life, and what it takes to make a killer loaf of bread. Enjoy the show! http://www.floriole.com

  6. Episode 7: Ryan McCaskey

    This week we talk to Ryan McCaskey, Chef/Owner of the 2 Michelin-Starred Acadia in Chicago's South Loop. We talk The Grateful Dead, all things Maine, and what it took for this Saigon native to earn 2 Michelin Stars. Enjoy this ride!

  7. Episode 6: Won Kim

    Won Kim joins the kitchen for a High Energy Rollercoaster Ride through his life of High Stakes Street Art, Food Network Competitions, and his new Bridgeport Restaurant, Kimski, featuring Polish-Korean Street Food. Be prepared: Very Adult Oriented

  8. Episode 5: Jonathan Zaragoza

    Jonathan Zaragoza of Birrieria Zaragoza comes by the Kitchen to talk shop about all things Goat! We also chat about trips to Mexico and evoking memories through food. We had a great time and we hope you do too! https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.zaragoza.10?

  9. Episode 4: Dr. Susie Gronski

    Welcome back to part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Susie Gronski. I hope you enjoyed part 1! Hang on to your toenails as we continue our wild ride of health and wellness with our friend Susie! http://drsusieg.com

  10. Episode 3: Dr. Susie Gronski

    The Doctor is in....the Kitchen! Dr. Susie Gronski of Healing Hands Physical Therapy stops by to give us a 2-parter (no, not a new sex term). We had such a blast taking with her that we wanted to split it up between two episodes. Get ready for real talk about sex, digestion, and poop! For more...

  11. Episode 2: Naaman Gambill

    It gets hot and sticky with Naaman Gambill of West Side Bee Boyz as he enlightens us with his world of Bees. Naaman manages over 100 hives in the Chicagoland area and is on a mission to save the bees while providing his customers some kick-ass goods.

  12. Episode 1: Abra Berens

    We hang out with Abra Berens. Chef, Farmer, and all around Badass, Abra takes us on a culinary journey from the Midwest to Ireland and everywhere in between! For more info on Abra, visit her page at http://www.abraberens.com/

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Celebrating the creative forces who bring scratch-made goods and fine arts to the people

HOSTED BY

Tommy Zarlengo and Ben Spotora

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Celebrating the creative forces who bring scratch-made goods and fine arts to the people

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White-Hot American Kitchen is created and hosted by Tommy Zarlengo and Ben Spotora.
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