
Crain’s Chicago Business presents The Dining Table with “Check Please!” creator, David Manilow. David tells the story of Chicago through the intimate stories that drive the business of food. You’ll savor the tales about what makes the unique Chicago food scene come to life and hear from those making it happen.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 148 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessManagement | |||

Chef Theo Gilbert may be working outside the grind of restaurant ownership, but he’s still cooking up a storm. In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Gilbert about making homemade pasta in the window at the former Terragusto and his journey t... more
The Michelin stars have been awarded for 2025, and Chicago now has 20 Michelin-starred restaurants.
In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Michelin-honored chefs John Shields of Smyth, Genie Kwon & Tim Flores of Kasama, Indienne's Sujan Sark... more
During the past decade, Chicago hasn't had much of a deli culture — but now, the bagel shop boom has begun.
In this episode, host David Manilow talks with chef Sam Zeitlin about his brand-new Zeitlin's Delicatessen on Clybourn Avenue in Lincoln Park... more
Host David Manilow is a huge fan of Ethiopian food. Spices including turmeric and cardamom are alluring, no doubt, but it's really the communal nature of Ethiopian dining that makes the meal special. In this episode, Manilow talks with chef Tigist Re... more
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Love this podcast!
I’ve been a fan of David’s since Check, Please! and I love hearing his conversations with local food and dining figures. Also appreciate the smart industry updates from Ally Marotti. A great weekly listen!
Still reeling from Check, Please! being discontinued, this podcast fills the void nicely and then some! David is a great, well traveled and knowledgeable host! Look forward to every episode!
The program is exceptional and David is an incredible host










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