Decades ago, Donnie Madia and his company One Off Hospitality helped define the West Loop with restaurants including Blackbird, avec, and The Publican. Now his remarkable instincts for style and atmosphere are hard at work transforming The Publican in ways that still honor its origins.

In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Madia and Publican’s executive chef Rob Levitt about what’s new about their vision for hospitality.

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We’re going to fill your plate with a multi-course conversation about the history of Chicago dining.

In this episode, host David Manilow talks with food journalist Michael Gebert about his newly released book, "The Chicago Way: An Oral History of Chicago Dining." Hear the backstories on the pivotal players who have made an impact on the city’s dining scene from the 1960s through today.

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Without question, Chicago is known for our steakhouses. In fact, the past year boasted more new places for meat with a cultural twist. In this episode, Crain’s Ally Marotti joins host David Manilow for a conversation about the evolution of Chicago’s steakhouse scene.

Plus, one relatively new spot is proving they're booming in the suburbs, too. Manilow talks with owners Gregg Horan and Bill Veremis about what's getting rave reviews at the Greggory in South Barrington.

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Among the most anticipated restaurant openings this winter is a cozy, fire-driven spot tucked away on an Evanston side street. 

In this episode, host David Manilow talks with chef Tom Carlin and Rachel Canfora-Carlin — the husband and wife proprietors of Burl. Hear how their family move to Evanston inspired their new neighborhood restaurant. Plus, the couple shares the influence of their collective hospitality experience at the Boka Restaurant Group, Hogsalt Hospitality, Publican Quality Meats, Michelin-starred Galit and more.

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Chefs Zubair Mohajir and Rishi Kumar join host David Manilow to talk about the history of Indian and Mexican restaurants and how they fused them together at Mirra in Bucktown.

Plus, hear about their unexpected Michelin Bib Gourmand nod, what makes Napa like Narnia, and why food is the best way to tell immigrant's stories.

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Chef Theo Gilbert may be working outside the grind of restaurant ownership, but he’s still cooking up a storm.

In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Gilbert about making homemade pasta in the window at the former Terragusto and his journey to creating pop-up dining experiences through Chicago Bite Club. Plus, hear how he got hooked on cooking all over the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Michelin stars have been awarded for 2025, and Chicago now has 20 Michelin-starred restaurants.

In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Michelin-honored chefs John Shields of Smyth, Genie Kwon & Tim Flores of Kasama, Indienne's Sujan Sarkar, and Feld's Jake Potashnick. Some of Chicago’s most-revered restaurateurs share what it takes to create bold menus and develop engaging service.

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During the past decade, Chicago hasn't had much of a deli culture — but now, the bagel shop boom has begun.

In this episode, host David Manilow talks with chef Sam Zeitlin about his brand-new Zeitlin's Delicatessen on Clybourn Avenue in Lincoln Park. Hear about the intricacies of making the perfect bagel, the key ingredients to deli hospitality and what makes an authentic nosh.

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Host David Manilow is a huge fan of Ethiopian food. Spices including turmeric and cardamom are alluring, no doubt, but it's really the communal nature of Ethiopian dining that makes the meal special.

In this episode, Manilow talks with chef Tigist Reda of Demera — an Ethiopian restaurant in Uptown — about her life in Chicago, how she became a revered cultural ambassador, and why you won’t need a fork to enjoy her food. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Chefs in Chicago are often generous with their time and resources in supporting their neighborhoods. That collaborative spirit also defines the city's dining scene.

In this episode, host David Manilow talks with chefs Tony Montuano, Arshiya Farheen, Cliff Rome, Lacey Irby, Bill Kim and more about their favorite Chicago restaurants that they can’t stop recommending. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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