11.05.2023 - By Chicago Tribune's Louisa Chu and Axios Chicago's Monica Eng
This week, Monica and Louisa talk about migrants, immigrants, and spirits. Monica talks to Laura Tillman about her experience writing her latest book “The Migrant Chef: The Life and Times of Lalo García.” Plus, Monica talks to award-winning author Grace Lin about her new bestselling book “Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods.” Finally, Louisa dares us to taste “Flaming Flamers”...but will we eat it? chewing.xyz chicagotribune.com/chewingpodcast facebook.com/chewingpodcast Louisa Chu: Insta @louisachu1, Threads @louisachu Monica Eng: Insta @monicaengreporter 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: “Piensa en mi” by Los Poetas de la Guitarra “Your Dystopic Creation Doesn't Fear You” by Deerhoof (ft. Awkwafina)