The Dining Table

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A steak in Chicago with Tyler Florence Oct 19, 2022

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In this episode, Food Network superstar chef Tyler Florence confesses his love for Chicago. The chef and TV host discusses his new venture with Cooper’s Hawk, which is bringing his aged-beef creations from the San Francisco Bay Area to Oak Street in the Gold Coast. From the Crain's newsroom, Ally Marotti reports on the high-end dining experiences planned for the St. Regis Chicago, a hotel slated to open next spring. Plus, in this edition of "Where Dave Ate," our host explores his long relationship with the legendary Manny’s Delicatessen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Farm cooking with Abra Berens Oct 12, 2022

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In this episode, David unpacks chef Abra Berens' passion for locally sourced ingredients. The Michigan-native always had one dream—to cook from a farm. Take a trip from a deli in Ann Arbor to chef school in Ireland, with some storied Chicago eateries along the way. From the Crain’s newsroom, reporter Ally Marotti covers an intriguing joint venture between Levy Restaurants and Boka Restaurant Group. Plus, our host shares three dining recommendations where charisma makes the meal on the newest edition of "Where Dave Ate." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cambodian food with Mona Sang Oct 05, 2022

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On this journey of "Where Dave Ate" we dive into intriguing taco experiences, plus Crain's Ally Marotti digs deep on the pivots in Chicago fine dining. For Chef Mona Sang, food has always been a matter of emotional survival. During this episode, you'll hear her refugee story, and why Cambodian cuisine is unique. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chicago's dining rehab with John Kessler Sep 29, 2022

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On a Divvy cruise for a cheeseburger, Dave stopped at Leavitt Street Inn. His next visit was Big Star in West Town, then up Ashland Avenue to Alegrias, all part of "Where Dave Ate" on this episode. David also made the rounds at Chicago Gourmet, including the Tacos & Tequilas event, hosted by Rick Bayless. This week's conversation with Chicago Magazine dining critic, John Kessler, led to raves for Kasama and Wazwan.