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The Chicago's Very Own Eats Podcast with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN. From long-time favorites to newly opened locations, Italian beef joints to pizza places, burritos to sushi... 'Chicago's Very Own Eats' celebrates a WIDE range of food and restaurants in the greater Chicagoland area.
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Host of WGN Radio podcast “Chicago’s Very Own Eats” Michael Piff joins Bob Sirott to talk about the United Center’s new menu items for Blackhawks and Bulls events and the prices for the items. Some of the new food options include Centennial 6 Stack Burgers, Mozzarella Pucks, Rotating “Chapter” themed Jumbo Hot Dog Series, and […]
With the inaugural Chicago Area’s Best Burgers Tournament behind us, Kevin Powell and Michael Piff talk to co-sponsor/Puckered Pickle Company owner Chuck Newman on the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast. Chuck talks to Kevin and Michael about the story of his company, the process of diving into the pickle business, all the products that Puckered […]
On the heels of the inaugural Chicago Area’s Best Burgers Tournament, tourney participant and northwest suburban, award-winning favorite Chicago Culinary Kitchen wanted to show Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast hosts Kevin Powell and Michael Piff how good their burgers really were. “Special Operations” Manager Jay Goldberg joined Kevin and Michael for a very fun conversation, […]
After 4 weeks of voting on 64 local burger businesses, the inaugural Chicago Area’s Best Burgers Tournament, sponsored by Turano Baking Company and The Puckered Pickle Company, has its champion. The announcement was made on The John Williams Show, as Chicago’s Very Own Eats co-host and WGN Radio bracketologist Michael Piff joined John to call […]
Host of WGN Radio podcast “Chicago’s Very Own Eats,” Michael Piff, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the final four contenders in the Chicago Area’s Best Burger Tournament, sponsored by Turano Baking Company and Puckered Pickle Co. He discusses how he monitors the incoming votes, how each of the burger places are spreading the word to their fans, […]
With the Chicago Area’s Best Burgers Tournament, sponsored by Turano Baking Company and The Puckered Pickle Company, and football season both underway, WGN Radio sports correspondent and Dan Patrick Show executive producer Paul Pabst joined Kevin Powell and Michael Piff for a very fun episode of Chicago’s Very Own Eats. As deep into sports Paul […]
What better way to celebrate National Burger Day than announcing our new Chicago’s Very Own Eats Podcast tournament! The Chicago Area’s Best Burgers Tournament, sponsored by Turano Baking Company and Puckered Pickle Co., will launch on Thursday, September 4th. Kevin Powell and Michael Piff discussed all the details on a brand new CVOE episode. Listen […]
Billy Zurekait first joined Kevin Powell and Michael Piff on the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast in February of 2023, and now has been on 5 more times since then with their latest episode. As he raises awareness and funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Billy has grown from a home chef to an in-demand […]
When you have out-of-town company visiting the Chicago area, what’s the one thing you make sure is part of their experience? If your answer isn’t “pizza”, you’re a bad host and you need to fix that. Taking them on the original Chicago Pizza Tour is a great way to do so. Chicago Pizza Tours founder […]
After 3 weeks of voting on 64 Chicago area “Mom & Pop” Italian Beef places, we finally have a new champion of our annual Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament, sponsored by Turano Baking Company and Caruso Provisions. John Williams was joined by Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast cohost / WGN Radio bracketologist Michael Piff to call […]
For the three years that we’ve held our annual Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament, Turano Baking Company has been gracious enough to support it as a sponsor. Mario and Giancarlo Turano joined Kevin Powell and Michael Piff on the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast to talk about this year’s tournament, the history of their family’s business, […]
What’s the Chicago version of peanut butter and jelly? Well, Italian Beef and giardiniera, of course! But even as a co-sponsor of our 2025 Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament, Caruso Provisions aims to be more than a condiment for your dipped sandwich. Peter Caruso, co-owner of Caruso Provisions, joined Kevin Powell and Michael Piff on the […]
Before the 2025 Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament kicks off on Thursday, Rich Bartell from Bob-O’s joined Kevin Powell and Michael Piff on the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast to talk about defending their championship title. Rich shared with Kevin and Michael what it was like from a business owner’s perspective being on the competing end […]
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