Thursday Podcast: Sunda Preps For Beard House Dinner
Oct. 29, 2009
It's not everyday a chef gets to go to New York City to cook at the legendary James Beard House, but two Chicago chefs are about to head East for a big dinner next week.‚ Chefs Rodelio Aglibot of Sunda, and his colleague, James Gottwald of Rockit Ranch Productions (and Exec. Chef of Rockit Bar & Grill) will be cooking at the Beard House on Nov. 6.‚ I spoke with them this week to find out what kind of prep is involved for such a dinner.
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Thursday Podcast: Belly Shack
Oct. 22, 2009
Fans of Urban Belly rejoice: Belly Shack just opened this week beneath the Blue Line stop at Western Ave. in Chicago.‚ The concept is Asian/Latin sandwiches, along with some creative soft serve.‚ I spoke with owner Bill Kim just two hours after he opened the doors, to talk about this new concept. More info at the Belly Shack website.
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Thursday Podcast: Remembering R.W. Apple Jr.
Oct. 15, 2009
Three years ago last week, the great gastronome and New York Times writer/editor R.W. "Johnny" Apple Jr. passed away. The man was the last of a rare breed; pure old school journalist and boy, could he eat. Every year around this time, I replay one of the highlights of my career: having lunch at Topolobampo with the legend then interviewing him about his latest book about eating and lodging in North America.
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Thursday Podcast: International Pastry Tour
Oct. 8, 2009
For the second year in a row, Chicago pastry chef and instructor Mark Seaman is planning an International Pastry Tour through France, May 10-20, 2010.‚ If you have an insatiable appetite for macarons, chocolat and butter, this is the tour for you.‚ More information at www.markedfordessert.com
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Thursday Podcast: Chicago Gourmet
Oct. 1, 2009
The city's 2nd annual food and wine extravaganza was a huge hit this year. Cooking demos, tastings and schmoozing with Chicago culinary elite made for a delicious weekend in Millennium Park. I spoke with chef Mario Santiago (May St. Cafe) about his participation, and the reaction from chefs at the event this year.
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Thursday Podcast: Blend Your Own Wine
Sep. 24, 2009
On October 4th, Chicago's Bin 36 is holding its annual "Harvest Fest," which gives people the chance to custom-blend and create their own wines (which will be professionally bottled in California).‚ I spoke with co-owner Dan Sachs about how it works.‚ For more information about the event, go to www.bin36.com
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Thursday Podcast: Michigan Apple Cider
Sep. 17, 2009
Seedling has become one of the biggest names on the local fruit scene in Chicago the past few years.‚ Owner Peter Klein is a Chicagoan who bought the orchard in South Haven, Michigan, and now has stands at just about every farmer's market, as well as a prominent place on many local menus.‚ This time of year - and with Rosh Hashana just two days away - his apple cider is especially relevant.‚ I spoke with Klein at the Lincoln Square Farmer's Market earlier this week.
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Thursday Podcast: Saint's Alp
Sep. 10, 2009
Saint's Alp Teahouse is a Hong Kong-based fast food concept that has now been in Chicago's Chinatown for a couple of years.‚ They continue to attempt to try out Hong Kong-style snacks and bubble teas on an increasingly adventuresome clientele.‚ They have locations all over Asia, and now in America, just one in New York City and one in Chicago.
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