Episode 131: Beards, Goats and Bear
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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Links:
Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites
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
