Episode 129: Chef Geno Bahena, La Grande Boucherie, John's Food & Wine

This week, Monica and Louisa talk about mole, French food, and corned beef. First, Monica talks to veteran chef Geno Bahena who's now cooking at Manchamanteles. Then, Monica talks to Emil Stefkov, founder of La Grande Boucherie, which claims it's the biggest restaurant in Chicago. Finally, Louisa reveals details on the corned beef sandwich at John's Food & Wine, where they're paying their cooks $36 an hour! chewing.xyz chicagotribune.com/chewingpodcast facebook.com/chewingpodcast Louisa Chu: Insta @louisachu1 , Threads @louisachu Monica Eng: Insta @monicaengreporter Links: Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites Music: Theme music: "Zhong Nan Hai" by Carsick Cars Outro music: "15 Minutes Older" by Carsick Cars Segments: " Mexicana Hermosa " (Versión Mariachi) by Natalia Lafourcade ft. Carlos Rivera "Logan's Loop" by Andrew Bird "Pulaski At Night" by Andrew Bird "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" by The Smiths "Be Sweet" by Japanese Breakfast

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Episode 129: Chef Geno Bahena, La Grande Boucherie, John's Food & Wine is an episode from Chewing by Monica Eng.

This episode is 48:49 long.

This episode was published on Mar 11, 2024.

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