About this episode

Chef Jake Potashnick discusses his culinary journey and the opening of his restaurant Feld in Chicago after winning a prestigious award.

Feld’s Jake Potashnick was named Best Chef in the Great Lakes region by the James Beard Awards. In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Potashnick about his journey cooking at fine dining spots all over the world, from Sweden to Japan. He returned home to Chicago to open Feld in West Town two years ago. Hear about this ambitious effort where dinner features a tasting menu of more than 30 courses.

People in this episode

Host: David Manilow

Guest: Jake Potashnick

Topics covered

• fine dining
• culinary journey
• James Beard Award
• tasting menu
• restaurant opening

Keywords

• James Beard Award
• fine dining
• tasting menu
• Chicago
• Feld
• culinary journey
• chef

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: James Beard Awards

Places: Chicago, West Town, Sweden, Japan

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