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Kitchen Close-ups offers an intimate introduction to characters in Chicago's food and dining scene. The multimedia series runs weekly on WBEZ.org.

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    • May 16, 2013 LATEST EPISODE
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    Paula Haney: Hoosier Mama marks pie's triumphant return to Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2013


    The owner of Hoosier Mama Pie Company knows where to get a good slice of pie in this town.

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    Nick Schmuck: Trotter protégé leaves fine dining to bring meals back home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2013


    Nick Schmuck, Executive Chef at Real Kitchen Chicago, explains how love and family led him away from one of Chicago's most exclusive restaurants.

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    Barbara Davis: Hyde Park lunch line veteran

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2013


    For nearly two decades, Barbara Davis has been serving up food at Valois Cafeteria in Hyde Park, making her an institution in her own right.

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    Stevie Baka: Wicker Park's coffee maven

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2013


    A long-time Chicago barista takes us behind the bar at one of the city's most eccentric coffee shops.

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    Samson Adrien: Haitian restaurant owner grapples for spot on Chicago's plate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2013


    At Chez Violette restaurant in West Rogers Park, Sam Adrien works to keep his wife's dream alive.

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