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Chewing

Chicago Tribune's Louisa Chu and Axios Chicago's Monica Eng

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

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07/01/22 • 47 min

This week, Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk to the big winners of the James Beard Awards...and Louisa has a run-in with security. Plus, Monica finds some delicious treats at a Little Village farmers market, and dares Louisa and their producer to eat preserved eggs. But will they eat it?

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07/01/22 • 47 min

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06/08/22 • 49 min

This week, Monica Eng shares the serendipitous story behind how Martin Yan started his cooking show Yan Can Cook. Louisa Chu regales us with the offerings of the Sweets & Snacks Expo, aka The Candy Show, and presents Monica and Iris with some intense treats. But will they eat it?

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06/08/22 • 49 min

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05/23/22 • 56 min

Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk about their trip to the oldest Chinese restaurant in Chicago, Orange Garden, and reveal who bought their classic old neon sign. Plus, a conversation about the nation's first Chinese-American TV chef Joyce Chen, and another close encounter with COVID.

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05/23/22 • 56 min

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Chewing podcast co-host Louisa Chu got her first James Beard award nomination, so co-host Monica Eng reveals secrets as a five-time nominee and formers Beards judge. Then Louisa shares behind the scenes moments on the last day at Dinkel's Bakery, closed after 100 years in Chicago. And Monica shares tips on getting compost ready for planting season.

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05/09/22 • 46 min

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04/25/22 • 38 min

Chewing podcast co-host Louisa Chu went to Philadelphia so talks Philly cheesesteaks, and the cherry pepper bars at Pat's and Geno's. Then she dares co-host Monica Eng and producer Iris Lin to taste taco truck jellybeans, but Will They Eat Them?

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04/25/22 • 38 min

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04/11/22 • 35 min

Chewing podcast co-host talks about her trip to Ireland, where she got unlucky with COVID-19. Then co-host Louisa Chu explains how to have The Talk, and set boundaries with COVID prevention. And Monica shares her visits to Chinese-Irish fast food shops, and their specialty called spice bags.

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04/11/22 • 35 min

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Chewing podcast co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk favorite pies, including Mrs. Hering's 1890 chicken pot pie at The Walnut Room in Chicago for Women's History Month. Then Louisa dares Monica and their producer Iris Lin to taste three-cup lion's mane mushroom, inspired by sanbeiji or three-cup chicken, from Veggie House, the first dedicated vegetarian and vegan restaurant in Chinatown.

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03/21/22 • 37 min

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Chewing podcast co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk about what they're doing, or not doing, anymore when it comes to eating out on the second anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then Louisa dares Monica and their producer Iris Lin Iris to taste blood pudding pizza from Irish-inspired bar and restaurant The Wolfhound in Chicago, but Will They Eat It?

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03/07/22 • 33 min

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02/07/22 • 55 min

Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng talks to New York Times best-selling cookbook author Michelle Tam about "Nom Nom Paleo," co-written with Henry Fong. Then co-host Louisa Chu gets a galette des rois from Floriole bakery in Chicago, the seasonal French pastry fit for queens. Then Louisa dares Monica to taste snail noodles, the viral sensation from China.

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02/07/22 • 55 min

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This week, it's the season finale where Monica Eng and Louisa Chu get Jeremy Allen White, star of the new Chicago-based show "The Bear," to do a Chicago accent. Plus, Louisa shares her list of the best Italian beef to binge with the show.

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07/18/22 • 36 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Chewing have?

Chewing currently has 114 episodes available.

What topics does Chewing cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Podcast, Podcasts, Chicago, Health, Arts and Food.

What is the most popular episode on Chewing?

The episode title 'Episode 111: James Beard Awards' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Chewing?

The average episode length on Chewing is 52 minutes.

How often are episodes of Chewing released?

Episodes of Chewing are typically released every 17 days.

When was the first episode of Chewing?

The first episode of Chewing was released on Nov 11, 2016.

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