Podcast appearances and mentions of paul kahan

Two hundred fifty years ago, in May 1775, delegates from thirteen British North American colonies gathered in Philadelphia for the Second Continental Congress.  Why was Philadelphia chosen as the seat of Congress? What made the city a critical hub for revolutionary ideas, commerce, and culture? And how has Philadelphia's early history shaped the broader narrative of American Independence?  Paul Kahan, a historian of American political, economic, and urban history, joins us to explore Philadelphia's early American history with details from his book. Philadelphia: A Narrative History, the first comprehensive history book about Philadelphia in over 40 years. Paul's Website | Book  Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/411 RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODES

Philadelphia is famous for its colonial and revolutionary buildings and artifacts, but Philadelphia existed long before the Liberty Bell was first rung, and its history extends well beyond the American Revolution.This book presents a comprehensive portrait of the city, from the region's original Lenape inhabitants to the myriad of residents in the twenty-first century. pcntv.com/donate pcntv.com/membership-signup pcntv.com

It is no longer the largest city in America, or the second largest, or even the fifth largest, but there are still those of us who love it. While modern American cities are all racially, ethnically, and religiously diverse, it has always been so, from before it was even a city. Modern American cities, simply because of size, are also stages for a variety of conflicts, and this city has from its beginning enjoyed a good conflict. Modern American cities boil with debates over planning and land use, and such debates have always been a part of its history; as has been a perennial American suspicion towards the very existence of cities. Modern American cities are also places where the past is paved over, and oddly enough, given the depth of its history, this city has also made a habit of forgetting its past. This city is Philadelphia. From before the founding of the city by William Penn, the region that would become Philadelphia was diverse, and also in conflict. Penn famously designed it to be a “green country town”, but that design has gone through many alterations and changes. And while Philadelphia hosts some of the most significant spots in American history, it has also been good at eliminating and forgetting its own history. With me to discuss the history of the city of Philadelphia, what makes it like other American cities, and what makes it different from them, is Paul Kahan. A historian and graduate of Temple University–the most Philadelphian of educational institutions–Paul Kahan is author most recently of Philadelphia: A Narrative History. It is his seventh book.

Bret was a bit of a homebody last week as he prepared for CREATE: The Event for Emerging Restaurateurs, a conference that Nation's Restaurant News is hosting in Nashville this week, but he did enjoy traditional Jewish brisket for Rosh Hashannah at a friend's home in Manhattan.  Pat attended two Broadway shows that were preceded by tasty and affordable meals, which can be hard to find in New York City's Theater District. She had a prix fixe pre-theater dinner of creamy parsnip soup, grilled swordfish with vegetables, and baklava at Kellari Taverna for $55, and before a Saturday matinee, she had a tasty and reasonably priced brunch at Boqueria, which was less than $20 per person (before tip) — an extreme rarity in Midtown Manhattan. The co-hosts also discussed the Chicken Big Mac, which McDonald's is launching on Oct. 10, replacing the two all-beef patties with breaded and fried chicken patties. Like the original sandwich, the new version has special sauce, lettuce, cheese, and pickles, but no onions. Bret wondered about that, which led to a discussion on the role of onions on a chicken sandwich and whether, in fact, they have a role to play at all.  Then he shared an interview he had done with Rob Levitt, head butcher and chef de cuisine of Publican Quality Meats in Chicago. Levitt shared his passion for butchery and his appreciation for One-Off Hospitality's leader and chef, Paul Kahan. He also discussed his appearance on the hit TV show "The Bear," streaming on Hulu, in which he played himself.

This week, Chef Erling Wu-Bower discusses his storied career in Chicago dining and the highly-anticipated opening of his new restaurant, Maxwells Trading, in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor. Erling reflects on formative experiences at renowned restaurants Publican, avec, Nico Osteria, and Pacific Standard Time, as well as lessons learned from mentors like Rick Bayless and Paul Kahan. With Maxwells Trading, which he's opening this winter alongside business partner Josh Tilden, he aims to cook "intimately personal cuisine" that incorporates his broad culinary influences, from Chinese and Thai to rustic Italian. Plus: after some culinary confusion, Tim conjures an accurate metaphor for sous-vide meat.

Lindsay is joined by historian and author Dr. Paul Kahan to discuss the history of Eastern State Penitentiary. Dr. Paul Kahan is a leading expert on U.S. political, economic, and diplomatic history, with a particular interest in the half-century between Andrew Jackson's election to the presidency in 1828 and the so-called end of Reconstruction in 1877. He earned his Ph.D. in U.S. history from Temple University, an M.A. in Modern American History & Literature from Drew University, and B.A. degrees in history and English from Alfred University. Dr. Kahan has published several books, including Eastern State Penitentiary: A History. Become a member on Buy Me A Coffee for as little as $1/month to support the show.  You can write to us at: Ye Olde Crime Podcast, PO Box 341, Wyoming, MN 55092. Join the conversation over at the Cultiv8 Discord and join the Olde Crimers Cubby to chat with us and other listeners of the show. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Audible, or Goodpods! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Follow Him: @rob_levitt ABOUT HEAD BUTCHER AND CHEF ROB LEVITT: Acclaimed chef and butcher Rob Levitt first got his feet wet in the culinary world working as a dishwasher while pursuing a degree in Jazz Performance at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Sparked by his new passion for the restaurant industry, Levitt continued to cultivate his skills at the Culinary Institute of America before landing at the Park Avenue Café in Manhattan. With a desire to move back to the Midwest, Rob relocated to Chicago and worked his way through some of the city's most popular restaurants including modern Spanish tapas spot, del Toro, Michelin-starred North Pond and acclaimed Italian eatery 312 Chicago before opening his first restaurant Mado, with his wife Allison in 2008. After three years of critical acclaim, the duo took the next step and opened The Butcher & Larder, Chicago's first local, sustainable, whole animal butcher shop, which has been recognized for excellence in its craft by Food & Wine, GQ, The Travel Channel, The Food Network, The Good Food Awards and more. In 2015, Levitt joined Chicago-based Local Foods, to share knowledge and further expand The Butcher & Larder's offerings with café, retail and wholesale distribution opportunities. After nearly 20 years mastering his skill and with nine years of butcher experience under his belt, Levitt eventually caught the attention of James Beard Award-winning Chef Paul Kahan, landing the coveted role of head butcher and chef of One Off Hospitality's beloved Publican Quality Meats. Expanding upon Kahan's signature "snout to tail” approach to butchery, Levitt captains the culinary program at PQM, creating a seasonal menu featuring rustic soups, gourmet salads, and sandwiches, while mastering an array of natural and organic meat products, house-made sausages and more at Chicago's critically acclaimed butcher shop, neighborhood café, bakery and gourmet market.

Episode 044 – Alice Waters, Food Activist, Chef, Founder & Owner, Chez Panisse On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, we welcome Alice Waters, Food Activist, Chef, and Founder & Owner of Chez Panisse with guest host Paul Kahan, Executive Chef and Partner at One Off Hospitality. Alice recalls her journey to launch Chez Panisse and rebuild people's connection with their food. Tune in to discover more about the Edible School Yard Project and the slow food movement. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Avec River North.   00:00 – Intro 00:47 – Paul Kahan Intro 03:45 – Alice passion beginning                                                       05:49 – Origin of Chez Panisse                                                         15:11 – Paul Kahan memory of Waters 16:13 – Shoutout to the day's chefs                                                 17:55 – Evolve Network 19:01 – Mt. Rushmore of culinary 21:48 – Message from our sponsor, Shure 22:19 – Edible School Yard Project beginning 23:22 – Influence to start the project 25:45 – Sensorily deprived world                                                      26:15 – MLK middle school project vision                                         29:37 – Edible School Yard Project map 30:59 – Connection with food and people                                       33:58 – Amazing revelation with the project 36:00 – Waters parent's victory garden                                             37:04 – Future of institutes 45:09 – Water's advice to leaders 50:21 – Outro   Episode Link: Chez Panisse | Edible School Yard Project   Guest Host: Paul Kahan, Executive Chef and Partner, One Off Hospitality Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago      Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.       Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated.   For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.   Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram  

I've combined two of my shorter interviews into one episode this week. First up, Kelly Sullivan, author of "Murder at Rocky Point Park: Tragedy in Rhode Island's Summer Paradise" joins me to talk about the 1893 murder of little Maggie Sheffield by her father at a Rhode Island amusement park.Then, Paul Kahan returns to give a rousing summary of the notorious Homestead Strike. In July of 1892 Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick hired Pinkerton agents to occupy the Homestead steel mill near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but striking workers rushed to prevent their arrival and a violent battle ensued. His book is called "The Homestead Strike: Labor, Violence, and American Industry."More about Kelly Sullivan here: https://authorkellysullivan.weebly.com/More about Paul Kahan here: https://www.paulkahan.com/Interested in seeing how many historical true crimes, disasters or tragedies have been covered by your state or country on Most Notorious? Check it out here.

Dr. Kahan earned a Ph.D. in U.S. history from Temple University where he worked with William W. Cutler, III. Prior to that, Dr. Kahan earned his M.A. in Modern American History & Literature from Drew University and B.A.s in history and English (with minors in medieval/Renaissance studies and music) from Alfred University. In 2008, Dr. Kahan published his first book, Eastern State Penitentiary: A History. This book explores the penitentiary's history --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatssomecrazyshitpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatssomecrazyshitpodcast/support

Pennsylvania's Eastern State Penitentiary has a rich and fascinating history. Built in the 1820s as a place to reform criminals, it saw an increase in violence over the decades before finally closing in 1971 as a working prison. It now operates as a history museum. Among the more notorious inmates was Willie Sutton, who was involved in the most famous escape in the prison's history, and Al Capone. My guest is historian Paul Kahan, author of "Eastern State Penitentiary: A History". He talks about the prison's history and explains the current museum's more nuanced approach towards the topic of incarceration. More information about him and his work can be found here: https://www.paulkahan.com/

Longtime and Legendary Food Critic for the Chicago Tribune, Phil Vettel joins Dane Neal “On The Road”. Hear as Phil shares the food, friends memories and magic of his recent tribute dinner at Piccolo Sogno. Chefs including Paul Kahan, Mindy Segal, Martial Noguier, Tony Priolo, Eric Williams and many more collaborated and celebrated a career […]

Executive Chef and Partner at Bar Avec Paul Kahan informs Steve Dale of his thoughts and experiences serving brunch in the Platinum and VIP sections of Lollapalooza. In addition, he tells Steve more about the Spanish/Portuguese inspired restaurant Bar Avec.

Paul Kahan is a historian and the author of the books Eastern State Penitentiary: A History, The Bank War: Andrew Jackson, Nicholas Biddle and the Fight for American Finance and Amiable Scoundrel: Simon Cameron, Lincoln's Scandalous Secretary of War among others. He joins Billy via Zoom to talk about the history of one of America's earliest and most notorious prisons, the fascinating aspects (believe it or not) of President James Buchanan and the magic of Pennsylvania. It's a spirited conversation with lots of good ol' American history. It's healthy for brains of all ages and weights.   

Cold weather cooking to carry us through the winter from Alissa Timoshkina, Maangchi, Tyler Kord, Andy Baraghani and Paul Kahan.

Paul Kahan: The Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant: Preserving the Civil War's Legacy In his most recent book, The Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant, Kahan tackles a presidency vilified as one of the all-time worst, and shows its circumstances, accomplishments, and failures equally and fairly. Unlike most (all?) political leaders, Grant was less than obsessed with becoming president, announcing to his wife the day after the election, he was afraid he'd won. He did it because of all the suffering of the Civil War. He did not want to let the wartime accomplishments slide away. The Grant Administration was buffeted by three storms: Reconstruction, Economic Depression, and internal corruption. Grant seemed not to be up to dealing with all three at once. For the time, President Grant was considered quite active in enforcing civil rights laws. Until recently, the thought was Reconstruction of the south was a mistake altogether, that America should have left things alone to evolve for themselves. Nowadays, the thinking is Grant didn't go far enough with strong laws and harsh enforcement that would have dealt racial discrimination a harder blow. Either way, Grant “failed.” President Grant seemed to have had no vision beyond saving his accomplishments in the Civil War. He personally was honest, straightforward, plain spoken and untainted. But the events of his era swept him into the dustbin of history, unjustifiably according to historian Paul Kahan. He says the critics were unfair, and the many accomplishments minimized. (h/t review at medium.com) Paul Kahan is a lecturer at Ohlone College in Fremont, California. Dr. Kahan earned a Ph.D. in U.S. history from Temple University, an M.A. in Modern American History & Literature from Drew University and B.A.s in history and English (with minors in medieval/ Renaissance studies and music) from Alfred University. His 2016 book, Amiable Scoundrel: Simon Cameron, Lincoln's Scandalous Secretary of War, was praised as “Essential for any Civil War historian's library. Kahan talked to our Round Table in March 2017 on Cameron. His most recent book, on U.S. Grant's presidency, is the subject of this presentation.

Closed in 1971, Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary is considered by many to be one of the most haunted places in the country. It’s been featured on multiple television shows and is visited by dozens of paranormal researchers each year. There are multiple stories of paranormal-like experiences corroborated by visitors, inmates, guards, and workers for decades. On today’s show, we’re joined by former prison tour guide, and author Dr. Paul Kahan to take us through the history of the prison and its propensity for eerie occurrences.  He’s the author of a number of books, including Eastern State Penitentiary: A History and The Bank War: Andrew Jackson, Nicholas Biddle, and the Fight for American Finance. He earned his Ph.D. in history from Temple University and is currently working on a narrative history of Philadelphia due out in 2022. Find out more about Dr. Kahan and his work at www.paulkahan.com.

No Ounce Wasted  Rob Levitt is a die-hard whole animal butcher, a very accomplished chef, a mentor to many young butchers, a creative business owner and just a damn good guy. He is currently the head butcher at Publican Quality Meats, a Chicago institution. Acclaimed chef and butcher Rob Levitt first got his feet wet in the culinary world working as a dishwasher while pursuing a degree in Jazz Performance at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Sparked by his new passion for the restaurant industry, Levitt continued to cultivate his skills at the Culinary Institute of America before landing at the Park Avenue Café in Manhattan. With a desire to move back to the Midwest, Rob relocated to Chicago and worked his way through some of the city’s most popular restaurants including modern Spanish taps spot, del Toro, Michelin-starred North Pond and acclaimed Italian eatery 312 Chicago before opening his first restaurant mado, with his wife Allison in 2008. After three years of critical acclaim, the duo took the next step and opened The Butcher & Larder, Chicago’s first local, sustainable, whole animal butcher shop, which has been recognized for excellence in its craft by Food & Wine, GQ, The Travel Channel, The Food Network, The Good Food Awards and more. In 2015, Levitt joined Chicago-based Local Foods, to share knowledge and further expand The Butcher & Larder’s offerings with café, retail and wholesale distribution opportunities. After nearly 20 years mastering his skill and with nine years of butcher experience under his belt, Levitt eventually caught the attention of James Beard Award-winning Chef Paul Kahan, landing the coveted role of head butcher and chef of One Off Hospitality’s beloved Publican Quality Meats. Expanding upon Kahan’s signature "snout to tail” approach to butchery, Levitt captains the culinary program at PQM, creating a seasonal menu featuring rustic soups, gourmet salads, and sandwiches, while mastering an array of natural and organic meat products, house-made sausages and more at Chicago’s critically acclaimed butcher shop, neighbourhood café, bakery and gourmet market. (from Chicago Gourmet) http://www.publicanqualitymeats.com/#about.    ~ More About No Ounce Wasted ~  Profit margin perils, mental health crises, employee challenges. Being a butcher is so much more than cutting meat. No Ounce Wasted is a safe space for butchers to share their successes and woes, so that we can all learn and grow together. Join host Bryan Mayer, butcher, educator and Team USA World Butcher Competition member, as he has honest conversations about staying sharp in the meat business. https://www.thebutchersguild.org/NOW The Butchers Guild Member Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/290306161876773/ Butchers of America – The Butchers Guild Team USA – https://www.facebook.com/Butchers-of-America-The-Butchers-Guild-Team-USA-256752331467954/     To get more of  No Ounce Wasted, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all the shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/no-ounce-wasted/

Date: March 10, 2017 Speaker: Paul Kahan Topic: Simon Cameron, Lincoln's First Secretary of War - Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meeting

Desde que empezó la pandemia en Estados Unidos y hasta el 10 de julio, los cierres permanentes de restaurantes alcanzaron a 72, 842 establecimientos en el país, según cifras del informe de impacto económico de Yelp para el segundo trimestre de 2020.   De acuerdo con el reporte, hasta el 15 de junio más de 57,000 restaurantes que figuran en el sitio habían cerrado permanentemente desde el inicio de la pandemia de coronavirus. En menos de un mes se sumaron cerca de 20, 000 locales más.   Los especialistasq aseguran que la crisis afectó a los restaurantes de forma diferente al comercio minorista, con cierres dispares y una rápida evolución implementada a nivel local para sobrevivir. Actualmente, los restaurantes ocupan un lugar destacado en la lista de pequeñas empresas que necesitan más ayuda.   En los primeros días de la pandemia, los analistas de empresas de servicios alimentarios predijeron que las principales cadenas podrían tener más posibilidades de sobrevivir a los cierres y las restricciones de capacidad que los independientes.   Sin embargo, los datos indican otra situación, ya que Le Pain Quotidien cerró 63 de sus 98 restaurantes estadounidenses, Sweet Tomatoes/Souplantation 97 unidades, y TGI Friday's podría cerrar hasta 20% de sus 386 ubicaciones.   La crisis también afectó a restaurantes de otros tipos: locales que habían estado en el negocio durante generaciones, lugares nuevos y llamativos con clientes distinguidos, y restaurantes dirigidos por chefs famosos como Wolfgang Puck, José Andrés, David Chang, Daniel Boulud, Charlie Palmer y el fallecido Paul Prudhomme.   En Chicago el más reciente caso de cierre permanente de un restaurante famoso es Rainforest Cafe del centro, que abandona River North después de 23 años en la esquina noreste de las calles Ohio y Clark. De acuerdo con su propietario, Sean Conlon, el restaurante de dos pisos con temática de la jungla cerró sus puertas un año antes de lo esperado, debido a la crisis por coronavirus.   La cadena propietaria Landry's Restaurants, con sede en Houston y que opera varias marcas como Morton's Steakhouse y Bubba Gump Shrimp, cerró su ubicación Rainforest Cafe en Woodfield Mall en los suburbios de Schaumburg a principios de este año.   La variedad de restaurantes desaparecidos a causa de la pandemia de coronavirus incluye en la ciudad a Blackbird, del West Loop, inaugurado hace 22 años por Paul Kahan; al Fat Rice, cocina de fusión portuguesa-china de Macao; y al Katana, exclusivo restaurante japonés con sede en Los Ángeles, especialista en ofertas creativas de sushi y carne wagyu de primera línea cocinada en carbón importado de Japón.

Reset talks to Chef Paul Kahan about the closing of Blackbird and how the Michelin-starred restaurant helped transform Randolph Street and the West Loop into the restaurant epicenter of Chicago.

Historians Joan Waugh, Paul Kahan, Chris Mackowski, and Gary Gallagher discuss the history and memory of Reconstruction, Grant's presidency, and Grant's memoirs.

Episode 42: Audarshia Townsend interviews Paul Kahan by Restaurant Inc Podcast

Carly and Harry get a history lesson from historian and author Paul Kahan about Philadelphia's famed Eastern State Penitentiary. Listen to learn about life at the prison, its design, its failure, and why it draws so many ghost hunters and paranormal investigators. If this taste of prison history piqued your interest, pick up Paul's book Eastern State Penitentiary: A History. Find Paul's other work at https://www.paulkahan.com/ We're on Instagram: @KnownUnknownsPodcast Twitter: @UnknownsPod and Facebook: Known Unknowns Podcast https://knownunknownspodca.wixsite.com/podcast

At its completion, Eastern State Penitentiary was the largest and most expensive public structure ever erected in the United States, and was home to notorious criminals such as Al Capone and bank robber Willie Sutton.  The Philadelphia landmark has a varied past and it is no wonder that it has been called the most haunted prison in America.  Tonight Dr. Paul Kahan joins me as we talk about Eastern State Penitentiary.     Become A Monthly Patron Option 1 : $1.00 USD - monthly Option 2 : $5.00 USD - monthly Option 3 : $10.00 USD - monthly Option 4 : $20.00 USD - monthly Option 5 : $50.00 USD - monthly Option 6 : $55.00 USD - monthly Greetings human listeners.  I’m Cameron Brauer and this is My Alien Life Patron page.  https://patron.podbean.com/myalienlife My Alien Life is a podcast for those who have a story to tell, and I really wish I could get to all of your stories.  I promise to do my best..  What is this?  Think of it as an online tip jar.  My Alien Life Patron Page is a website that gives everyone in the world an opportunity to become a patron and support the artists they believe in.  The great thing about supporting My Alien Life is, you get to decide how much you feel comfortable contributing to each podcast. My goal is to keep doing at least two podcasts each week… And it’s okay if you want to put a cap on how much you’d like to support every month so you don’t go over your budget..  As you know, some weeks I get a burst of energy and I want to produce lots of new content… I’ll keep producing episode after episode and you’ll get ALL the content.. I won’t hold back and make you pay for extra content.   And if you just want to listen without becoming a patron, that’s awesome, you still get to hear all My Alien Life Podcasts for free.   It’s expensive to make a podcast.  There’s electronic gear, web domain fees, web hosting fees, tee-shirts, postage stamps, tin foil hats, alien assault spray and more..... No matter what you decide, please always listen to the podcast.  That’s what I really want. We are a team, and your support is what keeps people like us going… Thank you for being amazing, and keep listening to My Alien Life the Podcast!! Respectfully, Cam   You can find my website at  www.myalienlifepodcast.com and our latest downloads are always at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher at Podbean.com and everywhere else fine podcasts are found…...and please follow me and like me on Facebook and Twitter... My alien life is written and produced for broadcast at Studio 254 in the Northern Rocky Mountains..    The music you've heard tonight is produced and created by ELEON. ELEON is changing the face of New Age with what can only be describes as "Epic Chill" on Heart Dance Record's first Electronic release. You can find all ELEON’s work online at HEART DANCE records, Facebook...

Erick Williams is having quite a year. The chef-owner of Chicago's Virtue restaurant (an Esquire magazine 2019 Best New Restaurant) has seen his labor of love receive a welcome equal to the passion he's poured into itOn a recent visit to New York, Erick sat down with Andrew to discuss his Chicago upbringing, his first career in real estate, his commitment to the kitchen after the the financial crash of 2008, and the development and meaning behind Virtue and its menu. It's a far-ranging and very open conversation with a thoughtful chef who approaches his work with great intention.If you like what you hear, please tell your chef-fascinated friends, subscribe to Andrew Talks to Chefs (it’s free) on iTunes, Spotify, or Stitcher, follow us on your favorite social media platforms @ChefPodcast, and/or rate or review us on Apple’s podcast store.Please also subscribe to email updates from Andrew Talks to Chefs to receive new episode alerts and Andrew's blog posts.***LINKS***Andrew Talks to Chefs official websiteVirtue restaurant websiteEsquire's Best New Restaurants 2019Our interview with Mashama Bailey (referenced in this episode)Our interview with Dave Beran (referenced in this episode)Our interview with Paul Kahan (referenced in this episode)Our interview with Kwame Onwuachi (referenced in this episode)Thanks to Mermaid Inn for hosting this recording session!!

A rare, themed episode of the pod. Two chefs and two writers discuss the conceiving, making, and business of cookbooks. Paul Kahan takes us through his new Cooking for Good Times; writer Jamie Feldmar talks collaborating with top chefs like Angie Mar and Naomi Pomeroy; writer and editor Raquel Pelzel talks about acquiring cookbooks at Clarkson Potter and her own Umami Bomb; and chef Rob Newton explains the regional approach to his Seeking the South. And on his Toqueland blog this week, Andrew shares his working list of chef categories for the future that's already here.  ***LINKS***Andrew Talks to Chefs Official WebsiteCooking for Cook TimesJamie FeldmarTaste and TechniqueNew Orleans KitchenButcher + BeastRaquel PelzelUmami BombRob NewtonSeeking the South

Opening just one long-lived, much-loved restaurant in a super-competitive city would be a dream come true for most chefs. Along with his One-Off Hospitality business partners, Paul Kahan has been keeping Chicagoans happily fed since 1997, with restaurants like Blackbird, Publican, Avec (and plenty others) each offering their own distinct menu, vibe, and area of particular expertise. Yet rather than burning out from all the tasks at hand, Kahan manages to stay impressively balanced, focused, and always evolving. While he was on the road to promote his new cookbook Cooking for Good Times, Kahan sat down for an open-hearted conversation about leadership, why humility is the key to enduring partnerships, and the power of live music.

On the latest episode of Inside Julia’s Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin speaks with Chicago chef and cookbook author Paul Kahan. They discuss Paul’s new book, Cooking for Good Times, and his top tips for entertaining at home. Plus, Paul shares his Julia Moment. Image courtesy of Wes Taylor.Inside Julia's Kitchen is powered by Simplecast.  

MICHELIN MADNESS kicks off this episode with Ari and Maggie recapping the 2020 Chicago honorees (2:00) before diving into a chat with Paul Kahan (10:20), the Chicago hospitality legend behind Blackbird, avec, The Publican, Big Star, Publican Quality Meats, Nico Osteria (and many more) and the author of the new cookbook Cooking for Good Times: Super Delicious, Super Simple. This one is a must-listen!!!

Jun 17, 2019 - We welcome a familiar passenger back our time machine. It's Dr. Paul Kahan, who we last chatted with about his book Amiable Scoundrel: Simon Cameron, Lincoln's Scandalous Secretary of War. Prior to that, he entertained and enlightened us with The Bank War: Andrew Jackson, Nicholas Biddle, and the Fight for American Finance. We put together a video trailer for that book, to share some of the illustrations and political cartoons of the time. Dr. Kahan holds a Ph.D. in U.S. history from Temple University, an M.A. in Modern American History & Literature, and B.A.s in history and English. He’s also the author of two books on Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary, as well as The Homestead Strike: Labor, Violence, and American History Critical Moments in American Industry . You can learn more about today's guest at PaulKahan.com, or follow him on Twitter @Paul_Kahan.          

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer is joined by one of the nation's most prolific restaurateurs, Donnie Madia, Managing Partner and Owner of One Off Hospitality Group, which he manages with his business partner Executive Chef Paul Kahan. One Off's restaurants include Blackbird (currently celebrating its 20th Anniversary), avec, The Publican, The Violet Hour, Big Star, Publican Quality Meats, Dove’s Luncheonette, Publican Quality Bread, Publican Tavern O’Hare and Anker. Among the city’s most acclaimed restaurateurs, Chicago-born Donnie has mastered the art of collaboration to execute his unerring instincts for style, atmosphere and hospitality. His unique blend of visionary inspiration, attention to detail and sense of unlimited possibilities informs all he touches. He has received numerous James Beard Awards, including Outstanding Restaurateur in 2015. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip, Speed Round, Interview from Skift Restaurant Forum with Kristen Hawley, Senior Restaurant Editor of Skift Table; and Solo Dining experience at David Bouley's Bouley at Home in NYC. Listen at Heritage Radio Network. Subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry #allintheindustry. All in the Industry is powered by Simplecast.

In this episode of the History Slam, Paul Kahan returns to the show to discuss his new book The Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant: Preserving the Civil War’s Legacy. He talks with Sean Graham about Grant the politician v. Grant the military man, Reconstruction in the South, and the racial divide in post-Civil War America. They also […]

In this episode of the History Slam, Paul Kahan returns to the show to discuss his new book The Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant: Preserving the Civil War’s Legacy. He talks with Sean Graham about Grant the politician v. Grant the military man, Reconstruction in the South, and the racial divide in post-Civil War America. They also […]

In The Bank War: Andrew Jackson, Nicholas Biddle, and the Fight for American Finance, historian Paul Kahan explores one of the most important and dramatic events in American political and economic history, from the idea of centralized banking and the First Bank of the United States to Jackson's triumph, the era of "free banking," and the creation of the Federal Reserve System. Relying on a range of primary and secondary source material, the book also shows how the Bank War was a manifestation of the debates that were sparked at the Constitutional Convention--the role of the executive branch and the role of the federal government in American society--debates that endure to this day as philosophical differences that often divide the United States.Paul Kahan earned his Ph.D. in history from Temple University in 2009. He has written numerous books, including Eastern State Penitentiary: A History and The Homestead Strike: Labor, Violence, and American Industry. For more information, visit his website at paulkahan.com. You can also follow him on Twitter (@paul_kahan) and "like" him on Facebook (facebook.com/pkahan/).

The latest episode of the Talkhouse Podcast continues our delicious dive into the world of food, following recent episodes that paired Chef Andrew Carmellini with A$AP Ferg, and Chef Paul Kahan with Sonic Youth and Pavement's Mark Ibold. For today's show, lifelong friends — and now A Chef's Life colleagues — chef Vivian Howard and filmmaker Cynthia Hill sit down to chat about bringing the food and culture of rural North Carolina to the rest of America via their Peabody- and Emmy-winning series, the difficulty of working professionally with one's spouse, and how the hardest critics to please can sometimes be one's own parents. Check it out, and subscribe now on iTunes or Stitcher to stay in the loop about future Talkhouse Podcasts. Today's episode was recorded by John Plymale, and mixed by Mark Yoshizumi. 

On the second episode of the Talkhouse x Food Republic podcast, Chicago chef and restaurateur Paul Kahan and musician Mark Ibold (of Pavement and Sonic Youth fame) find that they're at a very similar place in life. The two cultural icons are into cooking, music and family, and they trade stories in this special conversation at the flagship Sonos store in New York. The podcast opens with Ibold admitting that he spent the previous evening testing out a recipe from Kahan's new cookbook, Cheers to the Publican, Repast and Present: Recipes and Ramblings from an American Beer Hall, which takes its name from the chef's Chicago institution, The Publican — part of a restaurant and bar group that includes Avec, Blackbird, Big Star and many others. As they chat, Kahan also taps Ibold for recording advice and coaxes out a few stories from the bassist's days on the road with Pavement. It's a rare chance to hear two legendary figures who'd never met before assess where they're at in life, and share hard-earned wisdom. Subscribe now on iTunes or Stitcher to stay in the loop on future episodes of the Talkhouse Podcast.

Despite the consolidation and downturn in newsprint, it seems like cookbooks proliferate like potholes in Chicago. On today's show, our third annual Cookbooks Show, just in time for any last-minute holiday shopping. We'll talk with cookbook authors, Paul Kahan and Gail Simmons, then Rick and Steve recommend a few others worth your time.

While in Gotham City to promote his new cookbook Cheers to the Publican (coauthored with chef Cosmo Goss and collaborator Rachel Holtzman) Chicago's Paul Kahan--named Outstanding Chef in 2013 by the James Beard Foundation--dropped by for a chat about growing up the son of a Chicago smoked fish purveyor, bolting the computer programming trade for the pro kitchen, his formative years working for Erwin Drechsler and Rick Bayless, and his culinary kinship with California. Oh, and he tells us why the "wrestler's mentality" he developed in high school has served him well to this day. He also takes us through his early chef-owner days opening Blackbird, avec, and The Publican, and up to the 10-entity empire he and his partners run today. And, of course, we chat about why he wrote this cookbook, at this time. Andrew Talks to Chefs is powered by Simplecast

Louisa and Monica talk to chefs Curtis Stone, Carla Hall and Paul Kahan about Marco Pierre White, work lunches and school food. Plus Monica talks to professor Marion Nestle about why she thinks soda taxes can improve world health. And finally, Louisa refuses her FIRST Will She Eat it dare. Find out what Monica asked her to eat on this shocking episode of Chewing. 

"Every day we rolled up our sleeves and got to work." James Beard Award-winning restauranteurs Paul Kahan and Donnie Madia discuss what it means to define good taste, the twists and turns of creating their celebrated group One Off Hospitality,and the value of sacrifice, transparency, kindness, and grit. This entrepreneurial duo has given Chicago the gift of veritable foodie paradises such as Big Star, The Violet Hour, Publican, Blackbird, Avec, Dove's Luncheonette, and Nico Osteria, and today they give us the gift of a revealing glimpse into their process, beliefs, and personal journey.

Paul Kahan, author of "Amiable Scoundrel: Simon Cameron, Lincolns Scandalous Secretary of War"

Paul Kahan, author of "Amiable Scoundrel: Simon Cameron, Lincolns Scandalous Secretary of War"

Paul Kahan, author of "Amiable Scoundrel: Simon Cameron, Lincolns Scandalous Secretary of War"

Paul Kahan, author of "Amiable Scoundrel: Simon Cameron, Lincolns Scandalous Secretary of War"

October 3, 2016 - This week, our time machine has a familiar face in the passenger seat. It's Paul Kahan, who joined us previously to discuss The Bank War: Andrew Jackson, Nicholas Biddle, and the Fight for American Finance. You can catch that interview at History Author.com or wherever you're listening now, and you enjoy the video we produced illustrating the political and journalistic changes occurring at the time of the Bank War. Paul joins us again to discuss his latest work, Amiable Scoundrel: Simon Cameron, Lincoln's Scandalous Secretary of War. From abject poverty to undisputed political boss of Pennsylvania -- no easy feat in the notoriously fractious Keystone State -- Simon Cameron served as senator, and ultimately Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of War as the nation tore itself apart over slavery, at the outset of the Civil War. You can visit this week's guest at PaulKahan.com, or follow him on Twitter @Paul_Kahan, and check out his subject at the The John Harris – Simon Cameron Mansion in Harrisburg, PA.        

From abject poverty to undisputed political boss of Pennsylvania, Lincoln’s secretary of war, senator, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and a founder of the Republican Party, Simon Cameron (1799–1889) was one of the nineteenth century’s most prominent political figures. The political changes of the early nineteenth century enabled him not only to improve his status but also to exert real political authority. The changes caused by the Civil War, in turn, allowed Cameron to consolidate his political authority into a successful, well-oiled political machine. A key figure in designing and implementing the Union’s military strategy during the Civil War’s crucial first year, Cameron played an essential role in pushing Abraham Lincoln to permit the enlistment of African Americans into the U.S. Army, a stance that eventually led to his forced resignation. Yet his legacy has languished, nearly forgotten save for the fact that his name has become shorthand for corruption, even though no evidence has ever been presented to prove that Cameron was corrupt. Paul Kahan is a lecturer at Ohlone College in Fremont, California. He is the author of “The Bank War: Andrew Jackson, Nicholas Biddle, and the Fight for American Finance” and “The Homestead Strike: Labor, Violence, and American Industry.”

In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham welcomes Paul Kahan back to the show to talk about his new book Amiable Scoundrel: Simon Cameron, Lincoln’s Scandalous Secretary of War. They chat about researching the Civil War, Cameron’s personal character, and the behind-the-scenes machinations of the Lincoln administration. They also examine 19th century American […]

In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham welcomes Paul Kahan back to the show to talk about his new book Amiable Scoundrel: Simon Cameron, Lincoln’s Scandalous Secretary of War. They chat about researching the Civil War, Cameron's personal character, and the behind-the-scenes machinations of the Lincoln administration. They also examine 19th century American […]

In this episode we chat with Adam Vavrick, Beer Director of The Publican restaurant in Chicago's hot Fulton Market / West Loop neighbourhood.

In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham talks with Paul Kahan about his book The Bank War: Andrew Jackson, Nicolas Biddle, and the Fight for American Finance. They talk about the challenges of writing popular history, the history of America’s financial structure, and the role of personalities in early American history.

In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham talks with Paul Kahan about his book The Bank War: Andrew Jackson, Nicolas Biddle, and the Fight for American Finance. They talk about the challenges of writing popular history, the history of America's financial structure, and the role of personalities in early American history.

One of the most rewarding things as a chef and restaurateur, is to see young, talented, hard-working employees spend time learning their trade, then eventually moving on to start their own businesses. In this show, Steve and Rick break bread with one of Rick's former employees, Paul Kahan.  He has been on quite a hot streak the past decade or so, having launched a restaurant group responsible for such Chicago gems as Blackbird, The Publican, Avec, The Violet Hour, Big Star and Nico Osteria.  They talk mistakes being a part of creating great food, supporting staff and moving into the United Center and O'Hare Airport.

In The Bank War: Andrew Jackson, Nicholas Biddle, and the Fight for American Finance, historian Paul Kahan explores one of the most important and dramatic events in American political and economic history, from the idea of centralized banking and the First Bank of the United States to Jackson’s triumph, the era of “free banking,” and the creation of the Federal Reserve System. Relying on a range of primary and secondary source material, the book also shows how the Bank War was a manifestation of the debates that were sparked at the Constitutional Convention—the role of the executive branch and the role of the federal government in American society—debates that endure to this day as philosophical differences that often divide the United States. Paul Kahan is a lecturer in history at Ohlone College in Fremont, California. He received his PhD in history from Temple University and is the author of Eastern State Penitentiary: A History, a national finalist for the American Association of State and Local History book award.

February 22, 2016 - This week, we sling-shot around the sun at high warp, sending us tumbling back in time to the Summer of 1832 -- and America, at war. It's not a conflict over land or of arms, but over the fiscal system of the young republic. Our guide on this journey is Paul Kahan, and his book is The Bank War: Andrew Jackson, Nicholas Biddle, and the Fight for American Finance. The fight against the Second Bank of the United States may have been the most frustrating fight of President Jackson's life, since -- for once -- he couldn't end things by simply shooting or threatening to shoot his opponent in the face. Dr. Kahan holds a Ph.D. in U.S. history from Temple University, an M.A. in Modern American History & Literature, and B.A.s in history and English. He's also the author of two books on Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary, and another titled, The Homestead Strike: Labor, Violence, and American History Critical Moments in American Industry. You can visit him at PaulKahan.com, or follow him on Twitter @Paul_Kahan.    

On July 6, 1892, three hundred armed Pinkerton agents arrived in Homestead, Pennsylvania to retake the Carnegie Steelworks from the company's striking workers. As the agents tried to leave their boats, shots rang out and a violent skirmish began. The confrontation at Homestead was a turning point in the history of American unionism, beginning a rapid process of decline for America’s steel unions that lasted until the Great Depression. Paul Kahan teaches history at Ohlone College in Fremont, California.

Ep. 149 - Legendary Chicago chef Paul Kahan (Blackbird, Publican, Avec) comes on the podcast this week to shoot the shit about music.  We talk first album, first concert, and a dinner he did with John Cale.  Plus he tells about how his restaurants Big Star and Nico Osteria are both named after musicians.  

Chef Paul Kahan talks about the restaurant business, the importance of hospitality and why he finds the time to be a mentor to his staff. Plus Andrew and Molly discuss their major gripe with restaurant reviews.

Philip Saad interviews Joel Anger (actor/co-director/co-writer/associate producer), Justin Romanak (cinematographer/editor), and Paul Kahan (producer/co-writer/co-director) from the feature film "Dirt Kingdom".