The Dining Table

Is Chicago’s riverfront the city’s hottest new dining area?

A massive new Greek- and Levantine-influenced restaurant on the riverfront is without question one of the hottest reservations in Chicago. In this episode, host David Manilow talks with the owners of Naia [https://www.naiarestaurant.com], Luke Stoioff and David Rekhson of DineAmic Hospitality [https://www.dineamic.com/who-we-are/], who are also partners in spots such as Lyra, Fioretta and Siena Tavern. Hear why their vision for Naia on the Chicago River took more than a decade to complete. Plus, Stoioff and Rekhson share news about their newly re-opened steakhouse Prime & Provisions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The secrets behind this restaurateur's success

In addition to his thriving city restaurants such as DeNucci’s, Gemini and Sophia Steak, Ryan O’Donnell has significantly impacted high-end suburban dining around Chicago. In this episode, host David Manilow talks about this and more with the founder and CEO of Ballyhoo Hospitality [https://ballyhoohospitality.com]. Hear how O’Donnell continues to learn and evolve as he opens Zenzi Den in Glenview. Plus, he’ll share his decision-making process for future projects and how he engages in the community with taste tests before officially opening. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why the Chicago restaurant community loves this spot

Host David Manilow has interviewed more than 150 chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and culinary entrepreneurs on this show. At the end of each conversation, he always asks about their favorite restaurant. There’s one Lincoln Park spot that stands alone with the most mentions. In this episode, you’ll hear why this one restaurant has earned love and respect from chefs Donnie Madia, Taryn Huebner, Zach Engel and others. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What Oprah's longtime chef cooks now

On this week's episode, host David Manilow talks with Taryn Huebner, who was Oprah Winfrey's personal chef for more than a decade. Hear about her travels all over the world with Oprah, and how that led Huebner to create The Kismet Table [https://kismettable.com/about-chef-taryn], a gourmet market and kitchen in Lincoln Park. Plus, she’ll share some tips on what to get mom for Mother’s Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The best places to eat in Chicago

David Manilow and food writer Kevin Pang discuss the 25 best places to eat in Chicago, right now. Manilow talks with Pang about his criteria for contributing to The New York Times list, and its evolution over the past few years. Hear why food culture is obsessed with what’s trendy, and how many classic Chicago spots still manage to survive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.