Chewing

This week on the Chewing food and health podcast, it’s the Bits, Bites, and BBQ episode with co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng. Monica talks to Meathead Goldwyn, founder of amazingribs.com, and author the bestselling new book Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling. Then in a tale of two Beard awards, Louisa talked to Bizarre Eats’ Andrew Zimmern, Momufuku’s David Chang, and Top Chef Master Rick Bayless on their Chicago must-eats; while Monica talked to top food media on their go-to home recipes. Plus Chu brings Eng surprise treats from the annual Sweets and Snacks Expo, aka Candy Show, but Will She Eat It? (Photo: Hotlix Real Sour Earthwoormz at Sweets and Snacks Expo 2016 in Chicago, by Louisa Chu)

This week on the Chewing podcast co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk Coffee and Buzz. They get a preview of the new Alinea re-boot, and get inside buzz with chef Grant Achatz and partner Nick Kokonas. And guess what coffee they served at the best restaurant in America? Kyoto Black, as heard on a previous episode, and maker Justin Doggett visits Chu, Eng, and producer Iris Lin in studio for some highly caffeinated surprise tastings, but Will We Drink It? (Photo: Kyoto Black coffee at Alinea restaurant in Chicago, by Louisa Chu)

Is it OK to nurse your friend’s baby—without asking? Monica reveals a dark secret about this—that ended up in a movie. And is it better to drink human milk raw or pasteurized? Plus, what tastes better New York water or Chicago’s?  Monica and Louisa dive into these basic questions on this week’s Chewing. (Photo: boba milk tea at Saint's Alp Teahouse in Chicagoo, by Louisa Chu)

How does memory affect our relationship with food? Monica chews it over with chefs Sam Kass, Gale Gand, Dave Beran, Ming Tsai,and Nathalie DuPree. Louisa talks pizza memories with Burt’s Pizza founder Burt Katz. And psychiatrist Drew Ramsey tells us how to eat for optimal brain and mental health. Finally, Louisa brings Monica and Iris twists on nostalgic treats from their Chinese childhoods—but will they eat them? Press play to find out. (Photo: Burt's Place pizza by Louisa Chu)

This week on the Chewing podcast, co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk “Ethnic” versus “White” food, whatever that means. They discuss with Los Angeles Times restaurant critic Jonathan Gold, also the star of the new documentary “City of Gold”, as well as Lucky Peach editor in chief Chris Ying, and author of The Wurst of Lucky Peach: A Treasury of Encased Meat. Plus Louisa offers Monica the classic Chinese-American dish egg foo young, but Will She Eat It? (Photo: takeout sweet and sour pork, fried, rice, and egg roll in Chicago, by Louisa Chu)

This week on Chewing, co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng go behind the curtain, with the stories behind their own headlines! Seen the Clickhole egg video yet? You will, and our very own producer Iris Lin made it! She’ll share behind the scenes drama, and how to make your own viral food video. Then Monica saw the world famous Billy Goat Tavern (Cheezborger cheezborger cheezborger!) serving fries so she investigates Cheeps-gate. Plus she uncovered her audio postcard with late local legend Olga of Olga’s Deli. Then, stop the presses! Louisa brings in the very first food Monica won’t eat in the game we like to call Will She Eat It?! (Photo: Billy Goat cheezborger at Navy Pier in Chicago, by Louisa Chu)