Monica Eng
Reporter, Curious City
Monica came to WBEZ in 2013 from the Chicago Tribune where she spent 16 years editing and reporting on food, culture and health. Before that she wrote and edited at the Daily Southtown and Chicago Sun-Times. Monica has won multiple writing awards and been nominated for the James Beard Award five times.
Monica is a fourth generation Chicagoan whose children are fourth generation Chicago Public School graduates.
Stories by Monica Eng
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Yes, Chicago Has Good Bagels. Here’s Where To Find Them.
In fact, there are more than a dozen better-than-decent examples of the Jewish baked art form — schmear or no schmear.
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15 Things Helping Chicagoans Get Through The Pandemic
From baking to birdwatching, Chicagoans share some of the ways they’ve managed to get through a year of social distancing.
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A History Of Some Iconic Chicago Music Venues With Musician Andrew Bird
The violin-playing, whistling musician wanted to know more about the Metro, the Hideout and Lyric Opera House, all places he’s performed.
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Monica Eng’s Hot Take On The Sweet Steak
Serious eater Monica Eng makes a semi-serious case for why the sweet steak should be considered the “most Chicago” sandwich.
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Why Are Chicago’s Playgrounds Still Closed?
Evanston and Oak Park have reopened playgrounds, with safety guidelines. Could Chicago do something similar?
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Skip Delivery Apps — And Other Tips For Supporting Local Businesses
One listener wants to know how to help struggling businesses. We put together a list of ideas with the help of industry experts.
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Los residentes de Chicago dicen que las ratas son un problema. ¿Cuál es la solución?
Aquí pueden ver algunos pasos que usted, sus vecinos y los funcionarios electos pueden dar para ayudar a responder con el problema de ratas de la ciudad.
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How To Order Like A Pro From Chicago’s Thai Restaurants
Top chef Arun Sampathavivat tells you what to get and how to eat it — hint: no chopsticks.
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What’s Up With All The Geese In Chicago?
Maybe you find them annoying or maybe not, but one thing is certain: Chicago’s got a lot of them. So we’re taking on your geese questions.
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How A Department Store Became Part Of Chicago’s Christmas Traditions
From the Walnut Room restaurant to its window displays, Marshall Field’s figured out how to draw in the crowds during the holiday.
