Steve Dolinsky's Audio Podcast

Gene's Sausage Shop

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

After 37 years on West Belmont, Gene's Sausage Shop has opened its second location, this time in Lincoln Square, in the legendary former Meyer Delicatessen space. I spoke with Yolanda Luszcz, whose family has spent the past two years overhauling the space to turn it into a true European grocery store - complete with dozens of homemade sausages and other beef and pork-related products. More info at www.genessausage.com

Pinot Days - Chicago

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

The third annual Pinot Days comes to Chicago this weekend, with wine dinners, private seminars and a grand tasting event at Navy Pier on Saturday, November 14th, from 1 - 5 p.m. I spoke with Co-Founder Lisa Rigisich at Bin Wine Cafe about the annual taste-a-thon. More info on tickets and events at www.pinotdays.com

Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

The sophomore follow-up to their popular "Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day," authors Jeff Hertzberg, M.D. and ZoÃ FranÃois stopped through Chicago on their book tour to talk with me about their latest project. This book has a lot of great information for gluten free bakers, by the way. More information about the book at www.healthybreadinfive.com

Sunda Preps For Beard House Dinner

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT

It's not everyday a chef gets to go to New York City to cook at the legendary James Beard House, but two Chicago chefs are about to head East for a big dinner next week. Chefs Rodelio Aglibot of Sunda, and his colleague, James Gottwald of Rockit Ranch Productions (and Exec. Chef of Rockit Bar & Grill) will be cooking at the Beard House on Nov. 6. I spoke with them this week to find out what kind of prep is involved for such a dinner.

Belly Shack

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Fans of Urban Belly rejoice: Belly Shack just opened this week beneath the Blue Line stop at Western Ave. in Chicago. The concept is Asian/Latin sandwiches, along with some creative soft serve. I spoke with owner Bill Kim just two hours after he opened the doors, to talk about this new concept. More info at the Belly Shack website.