Lindsey went from watching cooking shows at home to a career focused on food
“I think that is what makes good ingredients and simple recipes so special – it can be humble and still taste amazing.”
Brian’s grandma always made this curry in her apartment in Korea
“The best part was watching my grandma take the ladle out of the pot and slowly pour the curry on top of fresh steaming rice.”
Dave’s hot dog stand, Boogie Dogs, is named after his daughter
“A messy chili dog brings me right back to eating a Super Fat One on the front lawn of Fat Johnnie’s with my dad.”
Joe tried to make broccoli cake for his grandma 🍰👵
“Food and family are a huge influence on my cooking. If grandma doesn’t like it, I usually will change my recipe.”
Starla’s meals are inspired by growing up in Chicago and Honolulu 🌭🍍
“After living in Hawaii, my palette changed completely.”
hatewich tries Shmeal
Chris runs @hatewich, a blog for “sandwiches and loathing.” He met up with us in Avondale to try a Shmeal sandwich!
Hailee is a pro cook in Logan Square
“I cook professionally, but it’s still my main hobby at home as well.”
Danyea’s a professional chef who loves noodles
“I love noodles! Italian, Asian, it doesn’t matter. Next to that is Vietnamese food. But Noodles are life!”
dineANDrhyme try Shmeal!
Our friends from dineANDrhyme came to Logan Square to try Shmeal for the first time!
Meagan is “The Radical Larder,” a plant based chef and caterer
“I believe having a largely plant based diet is the future, which is radical for some, and larder means an all encompassing pantry.”