Chewing podcast

Chewing

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

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

 

#100

Episode 137: Markets, Chaos and Scoby Snax

This week on Chewing, we talk about markets, chaos and scoby snax! Monica does a ride alon... more

15 Sep 2025

1 HR 48 MINS

1:48:30

15 Sep 2025


#99

Episode 136: Babes, Pizza and Hot Stuff

This week on Chewing, we talk about babes, pizza, and hot stuff. First, Monica talks to My... more

28 Jul 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:19

28 Jul 2025


#98

Episode 135: International Street Food

This week on Chewing, we talk about international street food. First, Monica talks to Fara... more

20 Mar 2025

46 MINS

46:42

20 Mar 2025


#97

Episode 134: Joe Yonan, Feld restaurant, canned krill

This week on Chewing, we talk about plants, Feld, and krill. First, Monica talks to Washin... more

30 Dec 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:39

30 Dec 2024


#96

Episode 133: Ruth Reichl, Hewn bread, Volition tea, cultivated meat

This week on Chewing, we talk about how sisters are doing it for sustainability! First, Mo... more

21 Oct 2024

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:04

21 Oct 2024


#95

Episode 132: George R.R. Martin workshop, Honey Ahmed, Curtis Chin

This week, Monica and Louisa talk Honey and Fun Guys. First, Monica went to the inaugural ... more

16 Sep 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:14

16 Sep 2024


#94

Episode 131: Beards, Goats and Bear

This week on Chewing, Monica and Louisa report back from the James Beard Awards. Monica ta... more

15 Jul 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:03

15 Jul 2024


#93

Episode 130: Fake fish, black jello, José André dog treats

This week on Chewing, Monica recaps her Chicago adventures in beef, beer, bowls, and baseb... more

13 May 2024

46 MINS

46:41

13 May 2024


#92

Episode 129: Chef Geno Bahena, La Grande Boucherie, John's Food & Wine

This week, Monica and Louisa talk about mole, French food, and corned beef. First, Monica ... more

11 Mar 2024

48 MINS

48:49

11 Mar 2024


#91

Episode 128: Maxwells Trading, Feld, next gen chefs

This week, Monica and Louisa talk about the next gen of chefs and King Cake season. Monica... more

22 Jan 2024

47 MINS

47:28

22 Jan 2024


#90

Episode 127: Zooey Deschanel, Mike Sula, Malört

This week, Monica and Louisa talk about the holidays, health, and drinks! Monica interview... more

25 Dec 2023

40 MINS

40:27

25 Dec 2023


#89

Episode 126: Kevin Pang, Michele Norris, power foods

This week, Monica and Louisa catch up after getting stuffed at Thanksgiving. Monica talks ... more

04 Dec 2023

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:42

04 Dec 2023


#88

Episode 125: Migrants, Immigrants and Spirits

This week, Monica and Louisa talk about migrants, immigrants, and spirits. Monica talks to... more

05 Nov 2023

56 MINS

56:33

05 Nov 2023


#87

Episode 124: Italian Village, Austin neighborhood, bone conduction lollipops

The ladies are back from summer break and ready for autumn! This week, Monica and Louisa s... more

09 Oct 2023

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:58

09 Oct 2023


#86

Episode 123: Beard drama, France mama, "The Bear" trauma

This week, we talk about the big drama behind the scenes of the James Beard awards, and if... more

17 Jul 2023

58 MINS

58:59

17 Jul 2023


#85

Episode 122: Top chef Stephanie Izard, puppy chow cake, viral Costco casserole

This week, Monica tells us about her whirlwind trip to Europe. Back in Chicago, Monica and... more

01 May 2023

59 MINS

59:45

01 May 2023


#84

Episode 121: Al's Beef Chicago cheesesteak, spring break food

This week, we talk spring break and Chicago cheesesteaks. Louisa talks to Al's Beef owner ... more

20 Mar 2023

37 MINS

37:08

20 Mar 2023


#83

Episode 120: American French food, Korean Chinese restaurants, expiration dates

This week, Monica and Louisa talk about Americans abroad! First, Monica has a conversation... more

27 Feb 2023

50 MINS

50:56

27 Feb 2023


#82

Episode 119: Monica's new book, Do Good Chicken, Niman Ranch

This week, Monica tells us about her new book, "Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great H... more

06 Feb 2023

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:45

06 Feb 2023


#81

Episode 118: Lunar New Year food and Lexington Betty Smokehouse

This week, we're celebrating Lunar New Year and talking BBQ. We start off by giving some u... more

16 Jan 2023

35 MINS

35:12

16 Jan 2023