Listen "Is this (still) Chicago’s most romantic restaurant?"
Episode Synopsis
For decades, one Chicago restaurant has ruled romance. Jeff Lawler, the owner of fondue restaurant Geja’s Cafe, even has a playbook for orchestrating marriage proposals. But fondue wasn’t always the magic potion. In this episode, David Manilow uncovers how fondue became an attraction and why it may be even more alluring nowadays. Lawler also shares what was once his favorite romantic restaurant.
Plus, Crain’s Ally Marotti reports on a "Top Chef" winner’s new project. Manilow and Marotti also discuss the possible dining impact of having the United Center host the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Plus, Crain’s Ally Marotti reports on a "Top Chef" winner’s new project. Manilow and Marotti also discuss the possible dining impact of having the United Center host the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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