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 savor the tales about what makes the unique Chicago food scene come to life and hear from those making it happen. more

Join Andrew 'Kappy' Kaplan as he sits down in-person with the world's culinary elite to explore their journey into the food industry and the social impact they have made in their community. Every episode will share inspiring stories of what it means to be in today's hospitality industry. more

We've visited all 77 of Chicago's historic community areas and taught you the history and tasted  amazing food along the way! Join us, Sara Faddah and Dario Durham, as we continue to tell Chicago's tasteful history. New episodes every Monday. Support this podcast: https://77flavorschi.buzzsprout.com more

A Chicago-based craft beer podcast with beer and events reviews. Visit our website at www.abvchicago.com!

Chicago based food enthusiasts Jay Zawaski and Rick Camp discuss food items, 'fat culture' and experiences with a lot of laughs mixed in. Follow the podcast on Twitter @ImFatPod. more

Culinary Historians of Chicago studies the history of food and drink in human cultures. Why we procure, prepare and serve the food we do has cultural, sociological, geographical, financial and political influences. We encourage participation from all walks of life: from academics to home cooks, chefs to grill masters, farmers to heirloom gardeners, food scientists to students. Our programs, and those of our sister organization Chicago Foodways Roundtable, are supported by research, fieldwork and scholarship, though geared to an informed popular audience. We welcome everyone to gather at our table to share food, drink and their life's culinary experiences.If you would like to contact us, please e-mail us at CulinaryHistorians@gmail.com more

Jocelyn Geboy and Leah Jones bring you sweet talk from the windy city all about candy. Candy Chat Chicago is a weekly podcast where candy isn't just a treat, it's the main event. more

Steve Dolinsky, author of 'Pizza City USA' and 'The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide' is also founder of Pizza City USA Tours. Every other Friday, he talks to some of the nation's greatest pizza makers, shop owners, pizzaiolos and other legends about their true passion. Discover how they got into the business, what they learned along the way, and how they came up with their delicious recipes. New episodes are available every other Friday. more

Food and health podcast by Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu and Axios Chicago reporter Monica Eng.

Chef/TV Personality/Author/Comedian Jeff Mauro invites you to COME ON OVER with his food-focused yet seriously funny podcast. Unlike the Jeff you've seen on Food Network (The Kitchen, Next Food Network Star, Sandwich King) you'll get to meet the REAL JEFF, who's a bit more crass but a whole lot funnier. He's joined by his little sister Emily Mauro, a former assistant to Hollywood hotshots, who attempts to keep him in check while he gives her emotional wedgies. It truly is a semi-dysfunctional family affair as the rest of the Mauro fam stops in every now again to impart some wisdom or be gently ridiculed (within reason). COME ON OVER is not just about food - it's about family and life and all the things that make it great and hilarious. Jeff invites you to COME ON OVER, open up a cold one, and sit at the Mauro's virtual dinner table. Everyone's invited AND you can even bring a friend! Oh, and bring some ice. Be prepared to laugh hard and learn even harder about food, entertaining, and how to be the coolest house on the block! more

Oh, cravings... we all get them! That delicious burrata pasta dish you ate last year in Italy, the dessert Grandma could whip up without a written recipe, the fresh squeezed juice concoction you invented that tastes like paradise, the lobster roll from that food truck you saw a well-known chef devour on Insta Stories...On this podcast, Chicago-based twin sisters, Lauren Feingold and Sari Feingold, encourage you to follow not only your food cravings, but also your craving to create. After all, you can't spell create without e.a.t! In our episodes, we bring you deep conversations with inspiring, food-loving, entrepreneurial guests who all share a craving to create across a variety of disciplines. Every Monday, we - and our guests - share our stories, insights, and lessons about what can happen when you do not ignore your cravings to create recipes, passion projects, businesses, or a lifestyle that aligns with who you are. Our guests also dish out their highest quality ingredients for living life to the fullest, so you can use 'em in your own life! If you are an ambitious, food-loving, creative soul seeking some direction on how to live a more fulfilling life, this is your show. While working hard is a big part of life, there is so much more that fills you up. That's why we make sure to ask our guests about ALL of their cravings, so you have recommendations to add to - and cross off of - your food, travel, and creativity bucket lists!What are you waiting for? Let's dig in to the show. Visit creativecravingspodcast.com for more ways to connect with us and other listeners! more

Food is love and life and that's what Always Eating Chicago is all about! Chicago is known for its cuisine so Lisa Allen will talk to celebrities, local and celebrity chefs, entrepreneurs and even charity groups that work with food. Find us on IG @AlwaysEatingChicago. more

Welcome to Balanced Hospitality: The Ultimate Podcast for Equitable Success Passionate about the restaurant industry? Balanced Hospitality delivers expert advice and inspiring conversations with top hospitality professionals. Join award-winning host Stevan as he explores balancing creative excellence with equitable practices. Learn actionable strategies to foster supportive environments, elevate service, and drive profitability while maintaining fairness and respect. Whether you're an experienced restaurateur or just starting out, discover innovative ideas and insights to transform your approach to hospitality. Stay informed with the latest trends, success stories, and tips to make a meaningful impact. Subscribe to Balanced Hospitality and start your journey toward a thriving, equitable restaurant operation! more

Ensuring a safe, nutritious, and sustainable global food supply requires scientific rigor, creative problem-solving, and shared knowledge to not only address today's challenges but to also identify opportunities for future innovation. The IFT Sci Dish podcast brings together unique perspectives from multiple disciplines to thoughtfully discuss topics and insights impacting our global food system. Whether it's showcasing scientific advancements, sharing research and discoveries, or providing insightful resources to advance your career and the science of food profession, you'll get it all with the IFT Sci Dish podcast. more

Michael Nagrant, the last Chicago Sun-Times food critic, and a contributor to the James Beard Award-Winning Alinea restaurant cookbook broadcasts about life, cooking, food, and restaurants. This podcast will feature audio feeds of my essays for people who prefer to listen rather than read. Additionally I'll be producing audio interviews with chefs and food personalities. thehunger.substack.com more

DJ Bernie Howard and Lauren Fryman visit and talk about Hot Dog Eateries in Chicagoland. Each week they visit a new location, sample and discuss their Hot Dogs. more

Join Marita Hurn and Julie Kurz as they reminisce about their Chicago roots and culinary school experiences while diving into the captivating world of Hulu's The Bear. These two culinary students bring their unique perspectives to each episode, sharing personal anecdotes, insightful analysis, and witty commentary. Tune in for a delightful blend of nostalgia, culinary expertise, and entertainment as Marita and Julie unpack The Bear and their shared passion for all things food and Chicago. more

Chip Dudley, Tom Hall, & Lainie Petersen report on Chicago's wine scene: Shops, events, tastings, restaurants, and favorite bottles. Our show broadcasts live on WCGO Radio (1590 AM & 95.9 FM) on Sunday mornings at 10 am central time and streams live from the station's website (WCGORadio.com) as well as our Facebook & YouTube pages. The audio-only podcast is released on Wednesday. chicagowinereport.substack.com more

If you love to eat local food... if you grow local food, market local food, serve local food in your farm to table restaurant, teach about local food, expand access to local food, just want to know more about local food... this is YOUR podcast. Local Food Rules is a production of Local Food Forum, a newsletter published multiple times a week by local food advocate Bob Benenson, which covers news, issues and events across the broad expanse of the Chicago region's food community (and sometimes beyond). localfoodforum.substack.com more

Join along for the ride as host Brianna O'Malley goes all throughout the greater Chicago area trying restaurants that have been deemed a Diner, Drive-in, or a Dive. Reviewing their episode of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, diving deep into research, and fieldwork (trying the food), ultimately letting you know if these places are still worthy of that triple D seal and a guaranteed ticket to Flavor Town. more

A microcast and vlog reviewing pizza, burgers, bbq, and fast food in and around Chicago. All reviews are on a 10-point scale. more