Chewing Chicago Tribune's Louisa Chu and Axios Chicago's Monica Eng

This week, Monica and Louisa talk about mole, French food, and corned beef. First, Monica talks to veteran chef Geno Bahena who’s now cooking at Manchamanteles. Then, Monica talks to Emil Stefkov, founder of La Grande Boucherie, which claims it’s the biggest restaurant in Chicago. Finally, Louisa reveals details on the corned beef sandwich at John’s Food & Wine, where they’re paying their cooks $36 an hour!
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Louisa Chu: Insta @louisachu1, Threads @louisachu
Monica Eng: Insta @monicaengreporter
 
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:
“Mexicana Hermosa” (Versión Mariachi) by Natalia Lafourcade ft. Carlos Rivera
“Logan’s Loop” by Andrew Bird
“Pulaski At Night” by Andrew Bird
“There Is A Light That Never Goes Out” by The Smiths
“Be Sweet” by Japanese Breakfast

This week, Monica and Louisa talk about the next gen of chefs and King Cake season. Monica interviews chef Erling Wu-Bower who just opened Maxwell Trading, plus chef and TikTok star Jacob Potashnick who’s planning to open Feld in Chicago. Then, Louisa gives us the rundown on Roscas, and what she's hoping for King Cake season.

 
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Louisa Chu: Insta @louisachu1, Threads @louisachu
Monica Eng: Insta @monicaengreporter
 
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: "Hey Good Lookin'" by Hank Williams
"I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash

This week, Monica and Louisa talk about the holidays, health, and drinks! Monica interviews Zooey Deschanel about her health app. Monica attends the 90th anniversary party for Malört and talks to our pal and James Beard award winning writer and pop-up maestro Mike Sula about his secret homemade drink made with wormwood. Finally, Louisa shares her experience at CosMc’s, the futuristic new concept from McDonald’s.
 
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Louisa Chu: Insta @louisachu1, Threads @louisachu
Monica Eng: Insta @monicaengreporter
 
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: 
“Awake” by Mader (from the original soundtrack for Eat Drink Man Woman)
“Ridin’ in My Car” by She & Him

This week, Monica and Louisa catch up after getting stuffed at Thanksgiving. Monica talks to America’s Test Kitchen’s Kevin Pang about his new book co-written with his dad, “A Very Chinese Cookbook: 100 Recipes From China And Not China (But Still Really Chinese).” Then, Monica chats with Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist Michele Norris about her new podcast “Your Mama’s Kitchen.” Lastly, nutritionist and doctor Michael Crupain tells Monica about his new book “The Power Five Essential Foods For Optimum Health.”
 
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Louisa Chu: Insta @louisachu1, Threads @louisachu
Monica Eng: Insta @monicaengreporter
 
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: 
“LUNCH”  by My Little Airport 
“詩歌舞街” by My Little Airport 
“Family Reunion” by Jill Scott
“Look At Them Beans” by Johnny Cash

This week, Monica and Louisa talk about migrants, immigrants, and spirits. Monica talks to Laura Tillman about her experience writing her latest book “The Migrant Chef: The Life and Times of Lalo García.” Plus, Monica talks to award-winning author Grace Lin about her new bestselling book “Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods.” Finally, Louisa dares us to taste “Flaming Flamers”...but will we eat it?
 
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Louisa Chu: Insta @louisachu1, Threads @louisachu
Monica Eng: Insta @monicaengreporter
 
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: 
“Piensa en mi” by Los Poetas de la Guitarra
“Your Dystopic Creation Doesn't Fear You” by Deerhoof (ft. Awkwafina)

The ladies are back from summer break and ready for autumn! This week, Monica and Louisa share their Midwestern Adventures. Monica visits a South Side baseball chef, a Michigan jerky butcher, and a legendary Italian restaurant owner! Then, Louisa visits a West Side chef turned farmers market manager in the historic Austin neighborhood! The ladies finally test out the bone conduction lollipops from the Sweets and Snacks Expo, but will they eat it?
 
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Louisa Chu: Insta @louisachu1, Twitter @louisachu
Monica Eng: Insta @monicaengreporter, Twitter @monicaeng
 
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:
Cibo Matto - Beef Jerky
White Sox Fight Song: "Lets Go, Go Go White Sox"
Lou Monte - Che La Luna Mezzo Mare
Dean Martin - Sway
Nat King Cole - L-O-V-E (Italian Version)
Nina Simone - I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl