Between Bites Podcast

In part 2 of our event at Somerset restaurant, John Manion and Shelby Allison share stories about food, drinks and the strength of the Chicago restaurant industry.

In part 1 of our event at Somerset restaurant, spirits writer Emma Jansen talks mezcal adventures, writer John Kessler details cooking with his mother, and chef Diana Davila reveals how her history plays a large role in her food.

In a special episode, Top Chef winner Joe Flamm reflects on his friendship with fellow contestant Fatima Ali as she battled with terminal cancer.

At our five-year anniversary event, Monteverde chef Sarah Grueneberg and Boka Restaurant Group owner Kevin Boehm detail the experiences that helped shape both their personalities and their culinary careers.

To celebrate 5 years of Between Bites, Thrillist travel editor Joseph Hernandez shares how he learned to love coffee and get over himself, Lost Lake owner Shelby Allison tells how the hospitality industry rallied around her bar after a catastrophic fire, and former Chicago Magazine critic Penny Pollack details dining out without anonymity.

In an excerpt from our 5-year anniversary event, chef/author Ina Pinkney shares a story about a true friend and fervent supporter, chef Erling Wu-Bower hilariously ranks his 10 least favorite vegetables, and media personality Steve Dolinsky details the delicious yet excruciating task of rating every pizza in Chicago.

For our 5-year anniversary event, Chicago Sun-Times contributor Ji Suk Yi talks growing up with immigrant parents, Chicago Magazine critic Jeff Ruby details why he stopped his critic anonymity, and chef Brian Jupiter shares the extreme lengths chefs go to execute their menus.

With the theme Uprooted in mind, chef Karen Urie Shields details her culinary journey from Rhode Island to Appalachia to Chicago, while chef Jason Hammel reveals a life-changing moment in Italy.

Inspired by the theme Uprooted, renowned chefs Brian Jupiter and Carrie Nahabedian reveal pivotal moments in their careers.

In our second episode from Harvest Fest, we hear stories of Feast or Famine from Plate magazine editor Chandra Ram and chef and festival creator Stephanie Izard.

In our first episode from Between Bites at Harvest Fest, “Check, Please!” creator/producer David Manilow and renowned chef Jamie Bissonett share stories around the theme Feast or Famine.

In this James Beard-themed reading, with all readers having won or been nominated for the award, chefs Carrie Nahabedian and Erling Wu-Bower and writer Julia Thiel share tales from their culinary journey.

Renowned Chef Stephanie Izard and Chicago food writer Mike Gebert share their Spotlight/Shadows inspired tales at a special James Beard-themed event featuring past winners and nominees.

Inspired by the theme "Uprooted," editor Cassie Walker Burke reveals the back story behind her first high-profile Twitter feud and writer/author Jeff Ruby recounts a disastrous family travel experience.

With the theme Inside/Outside in mind, Molly Each reads about waiting on celebrities — good and bad — at a breakfast restaurant, and Cleetus Friedman reflects on a luxurious family camping trip.

For the "Inside/Outside" themed reading, Samantha Lande reveals how she survived a cross-country bus trip with rowdy campers and writer Kelly Aiglon reminisces about her grandma's bar in Wisconsin.

In this episode, Liz Grossman talks about the food, fights and family that came together when she and her six siblings gathered around the dinner table. 

Iconic food writer Penny Pollack of Chicago Magazine tackles her toughest interview — herself — and reveals the story behind her years as an anonymous food critic.

Listen to local food writer Amalie Drury and Chef Ryan McCaskey of Michelin-starred restaurant Acadia reveal their "Food Fight"-inspired tales from an evening at The Betty.

Listen to Joseph Hernandez, dining reporter at the Chicago Tribune, and restaurateur Billy Lawless share their "Food Fight" stories. This event was held at the Betty in November of 2016.

The second half of the "Home/Away" event features heartfelt and hilarious stories from Jimmy Bannos, cookbook author and creator of Heaven on Seven, Marissa Conrad, Chicago Tribune Food & Dining Editor, and Between Bites co-founder Molly Each.

Welcome to our first Between Bites podcast! Our inaugural episode is from July 2016 at Spiaggia in Chicago. The theme "Home/Away" inspired Cat De Orio, host of "Check, Please!," and Christine Cikowski, Executive Chef of Honey Butter Fried Chicken, to share their personal tales.