On this episode of Best Served Live, our host Jensen Cummings sits down with D'Andre Carter of Soul & Smoke and Feast & Imbibe to talk about talks to Jensen about Chicago foodies, farmers markets, and the time he met José Andrés. 

 Top Five Takeaways

 1. In the 2007 2008 when D’Andre was getting started in catering, catering was not considered serious cooking. Through working hard and making good food, D’Andre helped turn that stereotype around. 

2. The foodies in Chicago are super supportive. Part of being a good foodie is being open to try new foods. 

3. Cooking, being a chef, and working in a restaurant is about caring about other people.

4. “I’m not making food just to cook for people who need food. I’m making food that tastes good. I want them to feel good.” 

5. Don’t discount Chicago and Evanston. They have some of the best chefs in the world.