Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff

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The Chicago's Very Own Eats Podcast with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN. From long-time favorites to newly opened locations, Italian beef joints to pizza places, burritos to sushi... 'Chicago's Very Own Eats' celebrates a WIDE range of food and restaurants in the greater Chicagoland area.

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Sankyu Sushi & Izakaya brings Japanese cuisine and karaoke to Mount Prospect

Sankyu Sushi & Izakaya is new to the Mount Prospect area, and has the goal of bringing an elevated Japanese dining experience to the Northwest suburbs. Sankyu Sushi spokesman Han Jeon joined Kevin Powell and Michael Piff on the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast to talk about why they opened in Kevin’s hometown, what Japanese traditions […]
FEB 13

Grill on 21 elevates dining as a hidden gem in The Loop

On the 21st floor of The LaSalle Chicago hotel (208 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL) is a hidden gem that is better described as an “experience” than just a restaurant. Grill on 21, as part of Roanoke Hospitality, offers a modern, elevated twist on the classics you know from American steakhouses, and a bar that […]
FEB 6

Tievoli puts Palatine on the map with national and international award-winning pizza

“Tievoli” backwards is “I love it.” And you’ll be saying exactly that when you try their pizza. That’s what Chef Giovanni Labbate had in mind when he opened his restaurant at 44 W. Palatine Rd in Palatine, 3 years ago. Tievoli Pizza Bar celebrates its 3rd anniversary on Valentine’s Day this year, after winning and […]
JAN 30

Stan’s Donuts brings joy across the Chicagoland area

What began as a beloved donut shop in Los Angeles, since the 1960s, has become a gourmet staple across the Chicago area for over a decade. Stan’s Donuts Learning & Development Manager Jeff Krause joined Kevin Powell and Michael Piff on the Chicago’s Very Own Eats Podcast to talk about how Rich Labriola (of Labriola […]
JAN 28

Celebrate Restaurant Week with World Business Chicago at La Dolce Vita Cucina

Chicago Restaurant Week is underway! From January 23rd to February 8th, over 500 restaurants across the city and its neighborhoods are offering great opportunities to try their menus at an affordable price. One of those restaurants is La Dolce Vita Cucina in Portage Park. Andrew Hayes from World Business Chicago and La Dolce Vita Cucina […]
JAN 22

Doughnate Pizza shares their love of pizza with those in need

Angelo Corso and Brian Rock founded Doughnate Pizza with a shared love for pizza and community. They have successfully provided meals for more than 50,000 people by working with local businesses and like-minded organizations to bring food directly to those in need. Angelo and Brian joined Kevin Powell and Michael Piff on the Chicago’s Very […]
JAN 15

Billy Zureikat’s Chicago Squares: Bears Playoff Edition

Friend of the Chicago’s Very Own Eats Podcast and “Popup/Collab Champ” Billy Zureikat is in playoff mode with his Chicago Squares, creating pizzas based on the Bears’ opponents each week. Billy joined Kevin Powell and Michael Piff to share what he has in store for the Bears’ divisional round matchup against the Rams, how he’s […]
JAN 13

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! celebrates 40 years with tapas and sangria

The 1985-86 Chicago Bears aren’t the only icons in Chicago celebrating their 40th anniversary. In 1985, Chicago food lovers didn’t know much about tapas (or even small plates), but Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba wasn’t afraid to introduce it to them when they opened their doors at 2024 N Halsted St. Fast forward four decades, and Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba […]

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Great podcast. Who doesn’t love food.

04/06/2022

judyjudeejudi

Kevin and Mike are so fun to listen too. Their down to earth reviews and giddy excitement over wings is very entertaining. I subscribed.

The Chicago's Very Own Eats Podcast with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN. From long-time favorites to newly opened locations, Italian beef joints to pizza places, burritos to sushi... 'Chicago's Very Own Eats' celebrates a WIDE range of food and restaurants in the greater Chicagoland area.