The best places to eat in Chicago

About this episode

David Manilow and food writer Kevin Pang discuss the 25 best places to eat in Chicago and the evolution of food trends.

David Manilow and food writer Kevin Pang discuss the 25 best places to eat in Chicago, right now. Manilow talks with Pang about his criteria for contributing to The New York Times list, and its evolution over the past few years. Hear why food culture is obsessed with what’s trendy, and how many classic Chicago spots still manage to survive.

People in this episode

Host: David Manilow

Guest: Kevin Pang

Topics covered

• restaurants
• food culture
• Chicago dining
• trendy food
• classic restaurants

Keywords

• best places to eat
• Chicago
• food trends
• restaurants
• food culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The New York Times

Places: Chicago

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