Why the Chicago restaurant community loves this spot

About this episode

This episode explores why a particular Lincoln Park restaurant is favored by numerous chefs and culinary professionals.

Host David Manilow has interviewed more than 150 chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and culinary entrepreneurs on this show. At the end of each conversation, he always asks about their favorite restaurant. There’s one Lincoln Park spot that stands alone with the most mentions. In this episode, you’ll hear why this one restaurant has earned love and respect from chefs Donnie Madia, Taryn Huebner, Zach Engel and others.

People in this episode

Host: David Manilow

Topics covered

• Chicago restaurant community
• chef interviews
• favorite restaurants
• culinary entrepreneurs
• restaurant culture

Keywords

• Chicago
• restaurant
• chefs
• culinary
• Lincoln Park
• interview
• food

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Lincoln Park

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