Chewing

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Latest Episodes

Chewing Extra: Clyde's at Goodman Theater
October 08, 2022

This week, Monica talks to production director Tyler Jacobson about sandwiches and the behind-the-scenes of the play Clyde's now showing at the Goodman Theater.

Episode 113: Reunion, Art Smith, Maa Maa Dei mooncakes
October 01, 2022

Louisa and Monica are back to report on their summer vacations. Monica talks to Oprahs former personal chef Art Smith, plus, Louisa picks up some street corner mooncakes for the ladies to try.

Episode 112: Summer vacation food, “The Bear” and Italian beef
July 18, 2022

This week, it's the season finale where Monica Eng and Louisa Chu get Jeremy Allen White, star of the new Chicago-based show "The Bear," to do a Chicago accent. Plus, Louisa shares her list of the bes

Episode 111: James Beard Awards
July 01, 2022

This week, Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk to the big winners of the James Beard Awards...and Louisa has a run-in with security. Plus, Monica finds some delicious treats at a Little Village farmers mar

Episode 110: Martin Yan, Candy Show
June 08, 2022

This week, Monica Eng shares the serendipitous story behind how Martin Yan started his cooking show Yan Can Cook. Louisa Chu regales us with the offerings of the Sweets & Snacks Expo, aka The Candy Sh

Episode 109: Chop Suey and Mushrooms
May 23, 2022

Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk about their trip to the oldest Chinese restaurant in Chicago, Orange Garden, and reveal who bought their classic old neon sign. Plus, a conversation about the nation's f