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The Dining Table

Crain’s Chicago Business presents The Dining Table with “Check Please!” creator David Manilow. David tells the story of Chicago through the intimate stories that drive the business of food. You’ll savor the tales about what makes the unique Chicago food scene come to life and hear from those making it happen.

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Why the Chicago restaurant community loves this spot May 12, 2026

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Host David Manilow has interviewed more than 150 chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and culinary entrepreneurs on this show. At the end of each conversation, he always asks about their favorite restaurant. There’s one Lincoln Park spot that stands alone with the most mentions.
In this episode, you’ll hear why this one restaurant has earned love and respect from chefs Donnie Madia, Taryn Huebner, Zach Engel and others.

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What Oprah's longtime chef cooks now Apr 28, 2026

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On this week's episode, host David Manilow talks with Taryn Huebner, who was Oprah Winfrey's personal chef for more than a decade.
Hear about her travels all over the world with Oprah, and how that led Huebner to create The Kismet Table, a gourmet market and kitchen in Lincoln Park. Plus, she’ll share some tips on what to get mom for Mother’s Day.

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The best places to eat in Chicago Apr 14, 2026

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David Manilow and food writer Kevin Pang discuss the 25 best places to eat in Chicago, right now. Manilow talks with Pang about his criteria for contributing to The New York Times list, and its evolution over the past few years. Hear why food culture is obsessed with what’s trendy, and how many classic Chicago spots still manage to survive.

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How drinking habits shape wine bar menus Mar 31, 2026

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Robert Cervantes traded a life working at some of Chicago’s most celebrated restaurants for global pursuits in the wine industry. In this episode, Cervantes talks with host David Manilow about why he’s returned to Chicago, as well as the craftsmanship behind his acclaimed wine bar Apero in Lincoln Square.
Plus, hear how changes in drinking habits affect what he serves.

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How design helps restaurants feel like home Mar 17, 2026

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For restaurant designers, the small touches are what make a space feel welcoming.

In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Aida Napoles about how she brought a vision inspired by childhood memories to Carnitas Uruapan in Little Village.

You'll also hear how Napoles applies her instincts for residential design to help restaurants feel more like home.

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When comedians take over a French bistro Mar 03, 2026

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Claire Parlette is a server at the iconic French restaurant Le Bouchon in Bucktown, where she handles a packed house of diners every night. In this episode, host David Manilow talks to Parlette about her innovative project "Comedy and Caviar."

Parlette is bringing the stand-up community together with restaurants to serve up new experiences. Plus, hear about Parlette’s journey to Chicago and how she was hooked on the hospitality industry.

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Reimagining a classic Chicago restaurant Feb 17, 2026

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Decades ago, Donnie Madia and his company One Off Hospitality helped define the West Loop with restaurants including Blackbird, avec, and The Publican. Now his remarkable instincts for style and atmosphere are hard at work transforming The Publican in ways that still honor its origins.
In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Madia and Publican’s executive chef Rob Levitt about what’s new about their vision for hospitality.

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The tastemakers who define Chicago dining Feb 03, 2026

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We’re going to fill your plate with a multi-course conversation about the history of Chicago dining.
In this episode, host David Manilow talks with food journalist Michael Gebert about his newly released book, "The Chicago Way: An Oral History of Chicago Dining." Hear the backstories on the pivotal players who have made an impact on the city’s dining scene from the 1960s through today.

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Why Chicago still defines the steakhouse Jan 20, 2026

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Without question, Chicago is known for our steakhouses. In fact, the past year boasted more new places for meat with a cultural twist. In this episode, Crain’s Ally Marotti joins host David Manilow for a conversation about the evolution of Chicago’s steakhouse scene.

Plus, one relatively new spot is proving they're booming in the suburbs, too. Manilow talks with owners Gregg Horan and Bill Veremis about what's getting rave reviews at the Greggory in South Barrington.

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One of 2026's most-anticipated restaurants is in Evanston Jan 06, 2026

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Among the most anticipated restaurant openings this winter is a cozy, fire-driven spot tucked away on an Evanston side street.

In this episode, host David Manilow talks with chef Tom Carlin and Rachel Canfora-Carlin — the husband and wife proprietors of Burl. Hear how their family move to Evanston inspired their new neighborhood restaurant. Plus, the couple shares the influence of their collective hospitality experience at the Boka Restaurant Group, Hogsalt Hospitality, Publican Quality Meats, Michelin-starred Galit and more.

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