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Nick first made a name for himself as a food writer in 2006 when he co-founded the home cooking blog The Paupered Chef. He went on to be the editor of Grub Street Chicago and founding editor of Serious Eats Chicago. His food writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Newsweek, Epicurious, Baltimore Sun, Serious Eats, Grub Street, New York Magazine, and Tasting Table, among others. Nick joined the Chicago Tribune in 2016 as a food and dining reporter. He and fellow food and dining reporter Louisa Chu took over as food critics for the newspaper in 2021.
Nick Kindelsperger, food critic for the Chicago Tribune, joined Bob Sirott to discuss the Chicago bagel revolution and the top ten bagels in the city! Number 3 is Tilly Bagel Shop and at number 2 is Sugargoat by Stephanie Izard. At number 1 you have Mindy’s Bakery located at 1747 N Damen Ave. Their sourdough bagel offers […]
Nick Kindelsperger, food critic for the Chicago Tribune, joined Bob Sirott to discuss Chicago-style pizza spots, where to go if you want just one slice, fine-dining in Lincoln Park serving ice cream with caviar, and tacos. Kindelsperger says newcomer Uncle Jerry’s Pizza, located on 133 W Main Street in Cary, has a deep dish that’s […]
Chicago Tribune Food & Dining Reporter Nick Kindelsperger and John Howell as they count down some of their favorites!
Owner Percy Billings said his rent was raised from $7,000 a month to $10,000 a month. The property owners also wanted a cut of his profits and for Billings to sign a 5 year lease. Chicago Tribune Food and Dining Reporter Louisa Chu breaks down the details with John Howell.
Chicago Tribune Food and Dining writer Nick Kindelsperger has devoured 50 different sandwiches to find the very best Italian beef in Chicago and joins John to give him all the juicy results.
Fooditor Radio Is All Dressed Up And Has No Place To Go: Chicago Tribune Food Reporter Nick Kindelsperger (61:01)
Culinary Historians of Chicago The Legitimacy and Legacy of Chinese Food in America "Chewing" podcast hosts Monica Eng, left, and Louisa Chu (Picture by Michael Tercha / Chicago Tribune) Subscribe at https://chewing.xyz/ Chicago Tribune food reporter Louisa Chu and WBEZ reporter Monica Eng talk about 150 years of Chinese food in America, how it was shaped by social, political, and legal circumstances plus how it shaped their own families and lives. The co-hosts of the Chewing podcast will document the Eng family restaurant dynasty in Chicago and how it reflected the food and culture of the times. They’ll explain how the Chinese restaurant business led to a West Side murder in Monica’s family and how the egg roll evolved over the years. Louisa will talk about what it’s actually like to work at a family Chinese restaurant—when you’re seven years old. And finally, they will discuss their differing views on the legitimacy and legacy of Chinese-American food. * * * Louisa Chu is a Chicago Tribune Food & Dining reporter. Born in Hong Kong, raised in Chicago, she lived in Los Angeles, and Paris where she graduated from Le Cordon Bleu. She staged at El Bulli in Spain and cooked in Alaska. Previously she was a correspondent for Gourmet magazine and a fixer for Anthony Bourdain. Monica Eng is a reporter and producer for WBEZ Public Radio. Before joining WBEZ, Monica was a food, culture and watchdog-investigative reporter at the Chicago Tribune http://www.culinaryHistorians.org
Chicago Tribune Food & Dining Reporter Nick Kindelsperger shares the best Indian restaurants in the Chicagoland area with John Howell.
Chicago Tribune Food & Dining reporter Nick Kindelsperger joins John Howell to discuss some historic Chicago burger joints, along with some new ones on his list of the top 25 burgers in Chicago. https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-food-viz-chicago-best-burgers-20190226-htmlstory.html
Go behind the scenes for the Chicago Tribune's annual holiday cookie contest with food editor Joe Gray.
Live at The Hungry Brain with Esmeralda Leon, Joseph Hernandez, Bobby Budds Esmeralda Leon for co-host Joseph Hernandez for Chicago Tribune Food & Dining Deputy Editor Bobby Budds for laughs The Hungry Brain for venue Chicago, Il for city
In this episode of the Chewing food and health podcast, Louisa Chu and guest co-host Bill Daley, fellow Chicago Tribune Food and Dining reporter, welcome back Monica Eng (who’s finished writing her debut book on magical dumplings). First, they talk about the importance of potstickers in dating profiles. Then Bill tells the stories behind his stories on mayo and Chicago’s mild sauce. Finally, Louisa offers Monica and Bill Japanese themed snacks but Will They Eat / Drink It?
In this episode of the Chewing food and health podcast, Louisa Chu and guest co-host Joseph Hernandez, fellow Chicago Tribune Food and Dining reporter, toast cocktails (while Monica Eng finishes her debut book on mystical noodles and dumplings). First, Louisa visits The Aviary bar owner Nick Kokonas for new cookbook and New York City location sneak peek details. Then Louisa and Joseph discuss why there is no Chicago cocktail. Finally, Joseph accepts a mystery bar challenge at The Onion offices, but Will We Drink It?
In this episode of the Chewing food and health podcast, Louisa Chu welcomes fellow Chicago Tribune Food and Dining reporter Nick Kindelsperger, aka Taco Nick, as a guest co-host, while Monica Eng is off writing her debut book on magical dumplings. First, Louisa and Nick visit food trucks, licensed and not, to investigate for a new segment, We Don’t Get It. Then they invite colleague Joseph Hernandez to discuss immigrant food. And Nick brings a pair of peculiar South Side Chicago sandwiches, the sweet steak and Jim Shoe, aka Gym Shoe, but Will We Eat It? (Photo: Gym Shoe sandwich by Southtown Sub)