Jewel Box: The Story of Spinning J

Author: Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain

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Starting a business without any partners, investors, or corporate sponsorship is hard. Keeping it alive for a decade is even harder.

Yet Chicago's Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain has done just that. As the much-beloved Chicago spot celebrates 10 years in business, "Jewel Box" takes listeners inside to learn what makes this restaurant tick and how it went from a dream to an iconic destination for national foodies and locals alike.

Produced by half day media.

2 Episodes

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1: Inside the Jewel Box

2025-11-1911:22

Before Spinning J was an award-winning restaurant, it was many different things: An idea in Dinah Grossman’s head. Unwanted dishware, sitting in thrift stores across the country. A way to make some cash out of her apartment. A vacant art gallery. We get a glimpse inside one of Chicago’s most beloved bakeries, learn about its origins, and hear from the team as they prepare for the biggest day of any pie shop’s year: Thanksgiving. Produced by half day media.

Introduction: ‘You’re almost doomed to fail’

2025-11-1901:47

An overture to the story of Spinning J as it celebrates a decade in Humboldt Park, Chicago.Produced by half day media.

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Jewel Box: The Story of Spinning J