Episode 129: Chef Geno Bahena, La Grande Boucherie, John’s Food & Wine Chewing

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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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