10. DARIO MONNI of Tortello | Sourcing quality ingredients and preserving his culture

02/05/24 • 83 min

On this episode, Thomas and Andy sit down with Dario Monni of Tortello Pastificio. We learn about his passion and obsession for sourcing quality ingredients. And he shares with us the importance of preserving his culture and bringing a piece of home to Chicago.
https://www.tortellopasta.com/
Hosts: Andrew Lim & Thomas Oh
Producers: Mary Howard & Anjoleen San Nicolas
Music created by Atmosphere
Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis
Written & Performed by Sean "Slug" Daley

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9. 2023 LOOKBACK | Traveling to Korea & Japan, James Beard Weekend Party, Pepsi vs Coke

The team sits down together for a group conversation looking back on the year full of travel, highlights, and blind taste each other on the Pepsi vs Coke challenge to see if we can identify which is which. We discuss our recent travel to South Korea and Japan, our summer bash at PERILLA hosting a celebration of AANHPI Excellence in the restaurant industry and community, and share a little insight on whats to come for each of us.
Music created by Atmosphere
Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis
Written & Performed by Sean "Slug" Daley

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11. MARGARET PAK | Thattu and Kerala Cuisine

On this episode, Andy and Mary sit down with Margaret Pak of Thattu for an incredibly heartfelt conversation about Margaret’s journey and process to the kitchen. It was a reminder to all of us about how much cooking can bring us joy but also pain through the memories we have of the food we grew up with. We dive deep into the cuisine of Kerala and learn about the journey both Margaret and Vinod took before opening their first restaurant here in Chicago.
https://thattu.com/
Hosts: Andrew Lim & Mary Howard
Producers: Anjoleen San Nicolas & Thomas Oh
Music created by Atmosphere
Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis
Written & Performed by Sean "Slug" Daley