About this episode

The episode features Hot Doug discussing his decision to close his sausage shop, along with Kevin Pang and Chef Curtis Duffy talking about culinary journeys and a documentary.

Live on stage from Chicago! Hot Doug explains why he turned down millions and closed his famous sausage shop. Plus, filmmaker and food writer Kevin Pang talks about his documentary, For Grace, about Chef Curtis Duffy. Chef Curtis joins us to discuss his journey to the top, and to reveal his favorite candy.

People in this episode

Host: Dan Pashman

Guests: Hot Doug, Kevin Pang, Chef Curtis Duffy

Topics covered

• sausage
• Chicago
• food documentary
• chef journey
• candy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: For Grace

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