• Doughnate Pizza shares their love of pizza with those in need
    Jan 22 2026
    Angelo Corso and Brian Rock founded Doughnate Pizza with a shared love for pizza and community. They have successfully provided meals for more than 50,000 people by working with local businesses and like-minded organizations to bring food directly to those in need. Angelo and Brian joined Kevin Powell and Michael Piff on the Chicago’s Very […]
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  • Billy Zureikat’s Chicago Squares: Bears Playoff Edition
    Jan 15 2026
    Friend of the Chicago’s Very Own Eats Podcast and “Popup/Collab Champ” Billy Zureikat is in playoff mode with his Chicago Squares, creating pizzas based on the Bears’ opponents each week. Billy joined Kevin Powell and Michael Piff to share what he has in store for the Bears’ divisional round matchup against the Rams, how he’s […]
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  • Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! celebrates 40 years with tapas and sangria
    Jan 13 2026
    The 1985-86 Chicago Bears aren’t the only icons in Chicago celebrating their 40th anniversary. In 1985, Chicago food lovers didn’t know much about tapas (or even small plates), but Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba wasn’t afraid to introduce it to them when they opened their doors at 2024 N Halsted St. Fast forward four decades, and Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba […]
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  • Michael Piff’s Bears playoffs eats and recipes
    Jan 9 2026
    The Bears aren’t in the playoffs often, so let this be your permission to treat it like the Super Bowl with what you prepare to eat. Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast co-host Michael Piff joined Bob Sirott on the morning show to share some of his favorite dishes and recipes for gameday. Listen and see […]
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  • Get cozy with MIRRA’s award-winning Indian-Mexican cuisine in Bucktown
    Dec 17 2025
    Before recording the latest episode of the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast, hosts Kevin Powell and Michael Piff were treated to incredible dishes and flavors they’ve never had before, thanks to their guests from Mirra. Zubair Mohajir (Partner), Rishi Kumar (Executive Chef & Partner) and David Mor (Beverage Director & Partner) brought their award-winning cuisine […]
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  • Maple & Ash celebrates 10 years on the Gold Coast
    Nov 18 2025
    Ten years ago, Maple & Ash chef Danny Grant and partner Jim Lasky didn’t know what their new restaurant was going to be, but the didn’t want it to be like most steakhouses. Fast-forward a decade and they have created an atmosphere with “a heartbeat” and one that welcomes all to make themselves at home, […]
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  • Chef Thai Dang brings a celebration of Southeast Asian cuisine to River North with Crying Tiger
    Oct 30 2025
    Crying Tiger is Lettuce Entertain You’s newest restaurant, located in River North in the old Hub 51 space. Chef Thai Dang describes it as a celebration of Southeast Asian culinary traditions and cuisine, and brought some of his favorite dishes for Kevin Powell and Michael Piff to try at WGN Radio. On the latest episode […]
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  • Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steaks & Stone Crab celebrates their 25th anniversary with a party and a special menu
    Oct 16 2025
    Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steaks & Stone Crab is a staple to the Chicago and River North food scene, and they have been for 25 years. It’s a testament to their culinary excellence, warm hospitality and the family traditions that they have become a part of for so many Chicagoans. To celebrate 25 years in River […]
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