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

  1. 9 FEB

    Episode 138: Lunar New Year Eats and Treats

    This week on Chewing, we talk about Lunar New Year eats and treats. Monica goes to Crumbs.nd.Creams and talks to the co-owners of Chicago's home of Sylvanas, the Filipino frozen sandwich cookie. Then, Monica talks with founders of Every Body Eat, allergen free snacks and then dares Louisa and Iris to taste some of the so-called "clean crackers," but will they eat it?

    45 min

  2. 15/09/2025

    Episode 137: Markets, Chaos and Scoby Snax

    This week on Chewing, we talk about markets, chaos and scoby snax! Monica does a ride along with Blue Hill at Stone Barns chef Dan Barber to talk about his Row 7 Seed Company, and makes a trip to the farmers market. Ecologist Mark Easter tells us about his James Beard nominated book The Blue Plate: A Food Lover's Guide to Climate Chaos, along with more Beard nominees including chef and filmmaker Art Smith! Finally, Monica dares her family to try fungi cold cuts, and double dares Iris and Louisa to taste her homemade scoby snacks, but will they eat it?   chewing.xyz chicagotribune.com/chewingpodcast facebook.com/chewingpodcast Insta Louisa Chu @louisachu1 Monica Eng @monicaengreporter   Links: Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites by Monica Eng and David Hammond   Music: Theme music: "Zhong Nan Hai" by Carsick Cars  Outro music: "15 Minutes Older" by Carsick Cars Segments: "Flavor" by Maren Morris "Sprout and the Bean" by Joanna Newsom "La Costa Del Silencio" by Mägo de Oz "Not That Simple" by Yann Tiersen "Mycelium" by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

    1hr 49min

  3. 28/07/2025

    Episode 136: Babes, Pizza and Hot Stuff

    This week on Chewing, we talk about babes, pizza, and hot stuff. First, Monica talks to My Pi pizza founder Larry Aronson about his last pizzeria closing in Chicago after 54 years. Then, Professor Steve Balkin talks about the death of Maxwell Street as he makes Monica some homemade matzo brie. Lastly, James Park talks about his cookbook "Chili Crisp: 50+ Recipes to Satisfy Your Spicy, Crunchy, Garlicky Cravings." chewing.xyz chicagotribune.com/chewingpodcast facebook.com/chewingpodcast Insta Louisa Chu @louisachu1 Monica Eng @monicaengreporter   Links: Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites by Monica Eng and David Hammond   Music: Theme music: "Zhong Nan Hai" by Carsick Cars  Outro music: "15 Minutes Older" by Carsick Cars Segments: "Be Sweet" (Korean Version) by Japanese Breakfast feat. So!YoON!  "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young "Look In My Eyes" by The Chantels "Life is but a Dream" by The Harptones "Hot Sauce" by NCT Dream

    1hr 1min

  4. 20/03/2025

    Episode 135: International Street Food

    This week on Chewing, we talk about international street food. First, Monica talks to Faraz Sardharia about his new restaurant Rickshaw Pakistani & Indian Street Eats, which raises funds for unhoused people in Chicago. Monica also talks to women's rights advocate Rohini Dey about transforming her pioneering modern Indian restaurant Vermilion into a women-centric "cocktail den" called Sanctuary in River North. Then, Monica talks to Steven Marks, the American who co-founded the Mexican restaurant chain Guzman y Gomez in Australia that's now invading Chicago's suburbs. Finally, Louisa talks to India Jenkins, the owner of The Corned Beef Hideout and the creator of spicy jerk corned beef sandwich called That Jerk, but will they eat it?!   chewing.xyz chicagotribune.com/chewingpodcast facebook.com/chewingpodcast Insta Louisa Chu @louisachu1 Monica Eng @monicaengreporter   Links: Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites by Monica Eng and David Hammond   Music: Theme music: "Zhong Nan Hai" by Carsick Cars Outro music: "15 Minutes Older" by Carsick Cars

    47 min

  5. 30/12/2024

    Episode 134: Joe Yonan, Feld restaurant, canned krill

    This week on Chewing, we talk about plants, Feld, and krill. First, Monica talks to Washington Post Food and Dining editor — and bestselling author — Joe Yonan about his new book, "Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking"! Then Louisa talks to the chef and owner of one of the most polarizing new restaurants in Chicago — and former guest of Chewing, Jake Potashnick of Feld. Monica talks to the owner of Fry the Coop about why he only uses beef fat when frying. Lastly, Monica dares Louisa and Iris to taste canned krill — best known as whale food — but will they eat it?! chewing.xyz chicagotribune.com/chewingpodcast facebook.com/chewingpodcast Insta Louisa Chu @louisachu1 Monica Eng @monicaengreporter   Links: Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites by Monica Eng and David Hammond   Music: Theme music: "Zhong Nan Hai" by Carsick Cars Outro music: "15 Minutes Older" by Carsick Cars Segments:  "Garden (Say It like Dat)" by SZA  "Big Cheese" by Nirvana "Spice Up Your Life" by Spice Girls "Shake Hands With Beef" by Primus

    1hr 5min

  6. 21/10/2024

    Episode 133: Ruth Reichl, Hewn bread, Volition tea, cultivated meat

    This week on Chewing, we talk about how sisters are doing it for sustainability! First, Monica talks to legendary author and editor Ruth Reichl about her new documentary film Food and Country. Then, we talked to Hewn Bread founder Ellen King and Volition Tea founder Annie Xiang about their big expansions. Finally, Monica talked to Upside Food COO Amy Chen who offered Monica a taste of their cultivated meat, but did she eat it? Lastly, a new bonus segment with a new jingle!   chewing.xyz chicagotribune.com/chewingpodcast facebook.com/chewingpodcast Insta Louisa Chu @louisachu1 Monica Eng @monicaengreporter   Links: Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites by Monica Eng and David Hammond   Music: Theme music: "Zhong Nan Hai" by Carsick Cars  Outro music: "15 Minutes Older" by Carsick Cars Segments:  "A Better Future" by David Bowie "Bread and Butter" by The Newbeats "Tea For Two (with Choir and Orchestra)" by Doris Day "Cup Of Tea" by Kacey Musgraves "Cells" by They Might Be Giants "Chicken" by Pixies "Le Grand café" by Charles Trenet

    1hr 12min

  7. 16/09/2024

    Episode 132: George R.R. Martin workshop, Honey Ahmed, Curtis Chin

    This week, Monica and Louisa talk Honey and Fun Guys. First, Monica went to the inaugural George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop, where she made Malaysian rice balls with fellow fellow, Honey Ahmad. Monica also talked to author and filmmaker Curtis Chin about his book "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant." Finally, Monica talks to Josh Noel about his new book on Malort and dares Louisa and Iris to try fungi yogurt, but will they eat it?   chewing.xyz chicagotribune.com/chewingpodcast facebook.com/chewingpodcast Insta Louisa Chu @louisachu1 Monica Eng @monicaengreporter   Links: Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites by Monica Eng and David Hammond Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin Malört: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit by Josh Noel   Music: Theme music: "Zhong Nan Hai" by Carsick Cars  Outro music: "15 Minutes Older" by Carsick Cars Segments:  "Janji" by Aziz Harun "Masing Masing" by Ernie Zakri, Ade Govinda "Early in the Morning" by The Gories "Detroit City Blues" by Fats Domino "Crying at Airports" by Whale

    1hr 3min

  8. 15/07/2024

    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.   chewing.xyz chicagotribune.com/chewingpodcast facebook.com/chewingpodcast Insta Louisa Chu @louisachu1 Monica Eng @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:  "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

    1hr 10min
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About

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

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  • Creator
    Chicago Tribune's Louisa Chu and Axios Chicago's Monica Eng
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Chewing

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