Is Chicago’s riverfront the city’s hottest new dining area?

About this episode

This episode features a discussion with the owners of Naia about their vision for the restaurant and the Chicago riverfront dining scene.

A massive new Greek- and Levantine-influenced restaurant on the riverfront is without question one of the hottest reservations in Chicago. In this episode, host David Manilow talks with the owners of Naia, Luke Stoioff and David Rekhson of DineAmic Hospitality, who are also partners in spots such as Lyra, Fioretta and Siena Tavern. Hear why their vision for Naia on the Chicago River took more than a decade to complete. Plus, Stoioff and Rekhson share news about their newly re-opened steakhouse Prime & Provisions.

People in this episode

Host: David Manilow

Guests: Luke Stoioff, David Rekhson

Topics covered

• Chicago dining
• restaurant openings
• interview with restaurateurs
• riverfront dining
• Greek cuisine
• Levantine cuisine

Keywords

• Chicago
• Naia
• DineAmic Hospitality
• restaurant
• riverfront
• dining
• Greek cuisine
• Levantine cuisine
• Prime & Provisions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DineAmic Hospitality

Books & works: Naia, Lyra, Fioretta, Siena Tavern, Prime & Provisions

Places: Chicago, Chicago River

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