HeyJaredThe Dining Table
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.
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Our fall restaurant recommendations (opens the original)
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As the autumn days get shorter, host David Manilow offers his short list of favorite places for each meal — breakfast, lunch and dinner. In this episode, we hear from Chicago chefs who are getting their props nationally. Manilow revisits his conversation with Adam McFarland and Tom Rogers of John’s Food and Wine in Lincoln Park. Plus, we’ll share highlights from our chat with Mirra’s Zubair Mohajir and Rishi Kumar.
Chicago’s Greek restaurant renaissance (opens the original)
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This week, host David Manilow explores the evolution of Greek restaurants and Greek communities in Chicago. Manilow is joined by the founder of Diamond Wine Importers, Ted Diamantis. Back in the day, Greektown was packed with bars, eateries and grocery stores. In this episode, get a history lesson on the past and learn why Chicago is in the middle of a Greek dining renaissance.
Gibson’s takes on the West Loop (opens the original)
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The Gibson’s Restaurant Group is making its move on the Fulton Market District. In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Liz Lombardo Stark about her family’s Gibson Tavern concept, and why it will stand out in the West Loop. Stark shares their plans to expand to Nashville, as well as the challenges of her role as board chair for the Illinois Restaurant Association. You’ll also hear what it’s like working with her legendary father, Steve Lombardo, founder of Gibson’s.
One of Chicago’s most unique Latin restaurants (opens the original)
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Chef Omar Cadena’s restaurant is a celebration of his Chicago upbringing. In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Cadena about how Omarcito’s Latin Cafe acquired the influences of Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Colombia and Puerto Rico. Plus, hear what it takes to be big on service, and what the chef's pet peeves are when it comes to dining out.
Chicago's top chefs share dining picks (opens the original)
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Over the past several years, host David Manilow has heard from Chicago’s greatest chefs about where they go to dine. In this episode, hear those recommendations and what kind of hospitality is most appealing to them. Manilow has assembled suggestions from another list of award-winning chefs including John Manion, Hsing Chen, Doug Psaltis, Stephanie Hart, Oliver Poilevey and more.
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