Between St. Patrick’s Day, Illinois Primary Election Day, and just being one Chicago’s all-time great places for comfort food, it’s an understatement to say Manny’s Deli is busy. Because of that, Kevin Powell and Michael Piff were glad 4th-generation owner Dan Raskins could make time to join them for the 100th episode of Chicago’s Very Own Eats!

Some of the topics covered in this wide-ranging conversation include…

– how Chicagoans love to get their corned beef from them for St. Paddy’s

– where the tradition on politicians stopping by on election day came from

– how you can find their meats in other restaurants across Chicagoland

– weddings taking place at the restaurant

– some of Dan’s favorite things on the menu

– the growing deli scene in Chicago

– and why Dan embraces collaboration and community over competition

• Chicago’s Very Own Eats Podcast hosts Michael Piff and Kevin Powell with Manny’s Deli owner Dan Raskin. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• 4th-generation owner of Manny’s Deli Dan Raskins on the Chicago’s Very Own Eats Podcast with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• A Manny’s Reuben sandwich, provided by owner Dan Raskin. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio

They also discuss the latest with this year’s Chicago Pizza Madness Tournament, as a new round begins for our Mom & Pops Bracket and Local Chains Division. Sponsored by Chicago Brick Oven – the finest U.S. made pizza ovens for your backyard.

Last, but not least, thanks to everyone who has listened to our podcast for the past few years, and for everyone that has joined us as guests! We’re already looking forward to the next 100, but we wouldn’t be able to do this without you all.

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