The Dining Table

By Crain's Audio Studio

Crain’s Chicago Business presents The Dining Table with “Check Please!” creator, David Manilow. David tells the story of Chicago through the intimate stories that drive the business of food. You’ll sa... more

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The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.

The Dining Table episodes:

December 18, 2024 Chicago chefs' restaurant recommendations for high-end holidays
Host David Manilow offers up a list of restaurants this week where you might consider celebrating during the holidays, based on the recommendations of acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs who've been featured in the past.
Hear about a great group of steakhouses, new restaurants and Michelin-star winners that stretch from the West Loop to Lincoln Park and Bucktown to River North.
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15min
December 11, 2024 David Manilow's favorite new restaurants of 2024
As the year comes to a close, host David Manilow is sharing three of his favorite new spots. He’ll take us from the Near West Side to Lincoln Park to Pilsen. One restaurant is an ode to the melting pot that is Chicago, while another is the rare example of a coffee shop worth visiting for the food alone.
Plus, the Michelin stars are out. We’ll share the good news and the bad news for Chicago.
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20min
December 04, 2024 The rise of modern Filipino restaurants
It's time for the December edition of "Where Dave Ate." This month, host David Manilow travels around Chicago to experience the art of Filipino cooking. The food is sweet and savory and, because the Philippines include thousands of islands, every region makes it differently.
In this episode, we hear from two Filipino brothers who came to Chicago to open Cebu. Plus, we’ll revisit Manilow’s conversation with Kasama’s much-lauded chefs Genie Kwon and Tim Flores.
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17min
November 20, 2024 Memories of a teenage barback from The Duck Inn’s Kevin Hickey
In some bygone era, 14-year-old Kevin Hickey was prepping jello shots and making burgers at his uncle’s bar in the Gold Coast.
Now he has a Michelin star under his belt. In this episode, David Manilow tracks Hickey’s 35-year history in the Chicago restaurant biz — a trek from Rush and Division streets to his days as executive chef at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Plus, learn why he returned home to Bridgeport 10 years ago to open The Duck Inn.
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44min
November 13, 2024 How an 'underground bread club' became a hit in Evanston
Chicago and its suburbs have stepped up their bakery game over the past few years, and high standards are driving a new era of fresh baked goods. In this episode, host David Manilow talks with the founders of Hewn in Evanston to uncover their biggest challenges in sourcing local ingredients and creating artisanal products.
Plus, learn how Hewn was born out of an "underground bread club."
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24min
November 06, 2024 Why Mirra is one of the hottest restaurants in town
In this new month's edition of "Where Dave Ate," our host explores the Mexican-Indian fusion restaurant Mirra. It’s at Armitage and Damen avenues, around the corner from restaurants including Le Bouchon, TAMA and Pompette.
Why is Mirra such a hot destination right now — and is it the right spot for you? Manilow answers these questions and more.
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10min
October 30, 2024 Chicago’s drinking experts recommend their favorite spots
Chicago is filled with world-class chefs and restaurateurs — and there’s yet another group with amazing palates as well.
In this episode, host David Manilow gets recommendations from experts in the worlds of wine, whiskey, beer, cocktails and even Malört on where they go to eat and drink. Hear from master sommelier Alpana Singh, cicerone Ray Daniels, tequila connoisseur Mike Moreno Jr. and more.
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14min
October 23, 2024 What’s next for Gene & Georgetti?
Gene & Georgetti is Chicago’s oldest steakhouse — founded in 1941 — and is now run by founder Gene Michelotti’s granddaughter, Michelle Durpetti. So what’s the secret to the Tuscan steakhouse keeping it "in the family" for over eight decades?
In this episode, David Manilow talks to Durpetti about what it takes to lead an old-school restaurant into the future. Hear about what traditions remain — and what’s next for the business.
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21min
October 16, 2024 How to throw a party with great food
What's the special sauce used to produce huge food events, such as Chicago Gourmet? In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Jodi Fyfe, the founder and CEO of Paramount Group — one of Chicago’s biggest caterers with almost 600 employees.
Plus, we're chatting about the tricks you can use to plan an event — whether big or small — of your own. How do you decide who to hire and what to serve?
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26min
October 09, 2024 The family behind Gibsons restaurant empire
In 1989, restaurateur Steve Lombardo, along with his business partner Hugo Ralli, opened a steakhouse on Rush Street and called it Gibsons. In this episode, we learn what's changed in the past 35 years and how this Chicago icon got past its early struggles — growing to more than a dozen locations. Its original location is now one of the top grossing restaurants in the U.S.
David Manilow uncovers business survival secrets with co-founder Lombardo, CEO Steve Lombardo III, and Director of Marketing Liz Lombardo Stark. Hear about their expansion to Fulton Market, plans for more growth outside Chicago and how Gibsons helped feed the Bulls' NBA dynasty.
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24min

FAQs about The Dining Table:

How many episodes does The Dining Table have?

The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.

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