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Chewing

Food and health podcast by Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu and Axios Chicago reporter Monica Eng.

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Episode 123: Beard drama, France mama, “The Bear” trauma

Episode 123: Beard drama, France mama, “The Bear” trauma

This week, we talk about the big drama behind the scenes of the James Beard awards, and if Monica won after SIX nominat... Read more

17 Jul 2023

58mins

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Episode 122: Top chef Stephanie Izard, puppy chow cake, viral Costco casserole

Episode 122: Top chef Stephanie Izard, puppy chow cake, viral Costco casserole

This week, Monica tells us about her whirlwind trip to Europe. Back in Chicago, Monica and Louisa visit Stephanie Izar... Read more

1 May 2023

59mins

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Episode 121: Al’s Beef Chicago cheesesteak, spring break food

Episode 121: Al’s Beef Chicago cheesesteak, spring break food

This week, we talk spring break and Chicago cheesesteaks. Louisa talks to Al’s Beef owner Chris Pacelli about Chicago ... Read more

20 Mar 2023

37mins

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Episode 120: American French food, Korean Chinese restaurants, expiration dates

Episode 120: American French food, Korean Chinese restaurants, expiration dates

This week, Monica and Louisa talk about Americans abroad! First, Monica has a conversation with her son about what he’... Read more

27 Feb 2023

50mins

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Episode 119: Monica’s new book, Do Good Chicken, Niman Ranch

Episode 119: Monica’s new book, Do Good Chicken, Niman Ranch

This week, Monica tells us about her new book, "Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites," co-written wit... Read more

6 Feb 2023

1hr 4mins

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Episode 118: Lunar New Year food and Lexington Betty Smokehouse

Episode 118: Lunar New Year food and Lexington Betty Smokehouse

This week, we're celebrating Lunar New Year and talking BBQ. We start off by giving some updates on holiday health scare... Read more

16 Jan 2023

35mins

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Episode 117: Christkindlmarket, Feld restaurant, Omarcito’s Latin Café

Episode 117: Christkindlmarket, Feld restaurant, Omarcito’s Latin Café

This week, we're talking about holiday foods and new chefs. Monica visits the Christkindlmarket to find some fishy treat... Read more

19 Dec 2022

42mins

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Episode 116: Thanksgiving, Little Fat Boy, Loaf Lounge

Episode 116: Thanksgiving, Little Fat Boy, Loaf Lounge

This week, we're gearing up for Thanksgiving by sharing our traditions (and disasters). Monica talks to Frankie Gaw, aka... Read more

21 Nov 2022

49mins

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Episode 115: Grocery Stores, Beer and Bratwurst Potato Chips

Episode 115: Grocery Stores, Beer and Bratwurst Potato Chips

This week, Monica explains the big news about the Jewel and Mariano's grocery store merger. She also shares the new groc... Read more

31 Oct 2022

45mins

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Episode 114: Publican Quality Bread, Historic Pot Pies and Oil-Fried Ghosts

Episode 114: Publican Quality Bread, Historic Pot Pies and Oil-Fried Ghosts

This week, Monica concludes her conversation with Oprah’s former personal chef Art Smith. Plus, she talks to James Beard... Read more

17 Oct 2022

37mins

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