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This week, Monica and Louisa talk Honey and Fun Guys. First, Monica went to the inaugural George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop, where she made Malaysian rice balls with fellow fellow, Honey Ahmad. Monica also talked to author and filmmaker Curtis Chin about his book “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.” Finally, Monica talks to Josh Noel about his new book on Malort and dares Louisa and Iris to try fungi yogurt, but will they eat it?

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Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites by Monica Eng and David Hammond

Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin

Malört: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit by Josh Noel

Music:

Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars 

Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars

Segments: 

“Janji” by Aziz Harun

“Masing Masing” by Ernie Zakri, Ade Govinda

“Early in the Morning” by The Gories

“Detroit City Blues” by Fats Domino

“Crying at Airports” by Whale

This week on Chewing, Monica and Louisa report back from the James Beard Awards. Monica talks to Outstanding Chef winner Michael Rafidi, Best Chef: Great Lakes winner Hajime Sato, and Lifetime Achievement Award winner Ruth Reichl. Then, Monica chats with Capriole Goat Cheese founder Judy Schad and Prairie Grass Cafe chef and co-owner Sarah Stegner. Louisa talks about her story on The Bear and dares Monica and Iris to try a James Beard award-winning chef’s cannabis chocolate. Last, Monica catches up with TikTok star Jake Potashnick on finally opening the doors to his new farm-to-table restaurant Feld.

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Music:

Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars 

Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars

Segments: 

“Working for the Knife” by Mitzki

“Fly Over States” by Jason Aldean

“The Midwest Can Be Alright” by The Gizmos

“Grass Canons” by Olivia Tremor Control

“A New Day Has Come” by Celine Dion

This week, Monica tells us about her whirlwind trip to Europe. Back in Chicago, Monica and Louisa visit Stephanie Izard’s new Little Goat Diner. Then, Monica learns about puppy chow cake from pastry chef Leigh Omilinsky at Daisies. Lastly, Louisa gets influenced to buy Chinese casseroles from Costco, but Will They Eat It?

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Pre-order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites

*Discount code S23UIP

Music

Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars

Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars

Segments: “Chicago at Night” by Spoon, “This Year” by The Mountain Goats

This week, we talk spring break and Chicago cheesesteaks. Louisa talks to Al’s Beef owner Chris Pacelli about Chicago cheesesteaks. Then, Monica shares her plans to visit her son in France, and our producer Iris shares her first trip to San Francisco’s Chinatown. Finally, Monica dares Louisa and Iris to eat salmon skin and salted egg chips from Singapore, but Will They Eat It?

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Pre-order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites

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Music

Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars

Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars

Segments: “Baby What A Big Surprise” by Chicago, “Bag Lady” by Erykah Badu

This week, Monica and Louisa talk about Americans abroad! First, Monica has a conversation with her son about what he’s eating in France. In contrast, she talks to restaurateur Kevin Boehm about bringing French food to Chicago. Then, Monica talks to video game and filmmaker Josh Tsui about Korean Chinese food in LA and Chicago. Finally, in what may now become a tradition, Louisa dares Monica and Iris to eat expired jam, but Will They Eat It?

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Pre-order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites *Discount code S23UIP

Music

Theme music: Carsick Cars - Zhong Nan Hai 

Outro music: Carsick Cars - 15 Minutes Older

Segments: “Cadeau” by Aya Nakamura ft. Tiakola, “Le Paradis Perdu” by Lucienne Delyle, “Gondry” by Hyukoh, “Ditto” by NewJeans, “Be Sweet” (Korean Version) by Japanese Breakfast feat. So!YoON!

This week, Monica tells us about her new book, "Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites," co-written with David Hammond. Then Monica interviews former Obama White House and Chicago restaurant chef Sam Kass about his organization Do Good Chicken that reduces food waste by putting it towards their chickens’ diet. Then she talks to Niman Ranch and Mariano's representatives about stocking sustainable pork behind the butcher counter. Finally, Monica shares tomato chips with the ladies, but Will They Eat It?

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Pre-order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites *Discount code S23UIP

David Hammond, LTH Forum: Chicago's Food Chat Community

Do Good Chicken

Axios Chicago

Niman Ranch

Music: 

Theme music: Carsick Cars - Zhong Nan Hai 

Outro music: Carsick Cars - 15 Minutes Older

Segments: “Chicago Bound Blues” by Bessie Smith, “The Greasy Chicken” by Andrew Williams, “Green Pastures” by Emmylou Harris, “Home Grown Tomatoes” by John Denver

This week, we're celebrating Lunar New Year and talking BBQ. We start off by giving some updates on holiday health scares. Then Louisa gets the story behind the Lexington Betty Smokehouse barbecue style. And then the ladies are presented with a spicy Chinese  snack that's gone viral and chocolate fortune cookies, but will they eat it?

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Intro Music: Carsick Cars - Zhong Nan Hai 

Outro Music: Carsick Cars - 15 Minutes Older

Segment 1 Music: 高爾宣 OSN - Without You 沒了妳

Segment 2 Music: Louis Armstrong - Struttin' With Some Barbecue

YouTube Reference: Cooking Korean Food with @Maangchi

This week, we're talking about holiday foods and new chefs. Monica visits the Christkindlmarket to find some fishy treats. Then she talks to TikTok chef Jake Potashnick who has plans to open a sustainable restaurant called Feld in Chicago. Louisa goes behind these scenes of Omarcito's Latin Café to find out more about chef Omar Cadena's family recipes. Finally, Monica shares a spread of sunflower cream cheese, but will they eat it?

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This week, Monica explains the big news about the Jewel and Mariano's grocery store merger. She also shares the new grocery report card on antibiotic policies. Then, Louisa and Monica share grocery tips and talk about the politics of grocery store decisions. Plus, the ladies try beer and brat flavored potato chips from...you guessed it...Aldi!